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Melissa Malani

Melissa Malani

Winter Park, FL, USA

Competitive Boston Marathon Cross Training

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +2

Melissa offers remote private coaching (VDOT O2, RRCA L1, USATF L1), crafting custom 5K–marathon plans for beginners, recreational, masters and Boston Marathon hopefuls.

Starting at $99.00

Christina Mather

Christina Mather

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Competitive Beginner Recreational

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Christina helps beginners to marathoners with remote, flexible plans that fit busy lives. VDOT O2 coach offering plans, consultations and private coaching.

Starting at $35.00

Brendan McGoldrick

Brendan McGoldrick

Matawan, NJ, United States

Competitive Nutrition High School

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1

Brendan builds tailored training and nutrition plans for runners of all levels—from beginners to state champions—and offers remote, group, and private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Kyle McKinley

Kyle McKinley

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

Competitive Boston Marathon Biomechanics

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1

Kyle provides virtual coaching and training plans (800m-ultra), with biomechanics, nutrition and elite post-collegiate support - explore his offerings.

Starting at $30.00

Andy Mellor

Andy Mellor

England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Competitive Nutrition Boston Marathon

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Andy uses a broad athletic background and VDOT O2 certification to craft tailored plans for runners (1600m to ultras). Offers consultations, private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $20.00

Cary Morgan

Cary Morgan

Vestavia, Alabama, United States

Competitive Nutrition High School

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Cary Morgan offers remote private coaching grounded in exercise science and PT expertise. VDOT O2, RRCA, UESCA-certified for all distances and levels.

Starting at $125.00

Jerry Mullins

Jerry Mullins

Dallas, Oregon, United States

Competitive Nutrition High School

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Jerry coaches beginners to competitive and masters runners. VDOT O2-certified with nutrition expertise; offers in-person, remote and group training plans.

Starting at $60.00

Jakob Quentin

Jakob Quentin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Competitive Boston Marathon Beginner

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Jakob helps beginners to Boston Marathon hopefuls with VDOT O2 coaching, 17 marathons (PR 2:42:29). Offers remote/in-person plans, private coaching and consultations.

Starting at $15.00

Jillian Reyna

Jillian Reyna

Akron, Ohio, United States

Competitive Nutrition Boston Marathon

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Jillian Reyna, D1 alum and three-time Boston qualifier, offers remote consultations and private coaching for beginners to ultras, blending VDOT O2 & RRCA expertise with CrossFit strength.

Starting at $30.00

Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

Competitive Nutrition High School

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2

Karli provides purposeful, challenging training—speed, hills, endurance, cross-training and nutrition—for beginners to competitive runners. VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified; in-person or remote. Learn more.

Starting at $55.00

Spencer St. Cyr

Spencer St. Cyr

Escondido, California, United States

Competitive High School Beginner

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Spencer coaches 800m–half marathon runners—beginners to masters—using individualized VDOT O2-informed plans, strong communication, and long-term development. Explore his coaching.

Starting at $89.99

Brian Taggart

Brian Taggart

Co Tyrone, N.Ireland, Ireland

Competitive Cross Training Mental Skills

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Brian is a VDOT O2 Certified coach who cut his marathon to 2:41, paces sub‑3 and coaches runners from beginners to masters. Offers training plans and consultations.

Starting at $33.00

Kelly Vigil

Kelly Vigil

Summerville, Virginia, United States

Competitive Cross Training Mental Skills

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Kelly uses 12+ years' experience with VDOT O2 and Health Mindset coaching to train beginners through competitive runners (5K–ultra). Remote, group & private coaching available.

Starting at $117.00

Joseph Winwood

Joseph Winwood

Dallas, Texas, United States

Competitive Beginner Recreational

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Joseph, a VDOT O2 coach with ultra experience, guides beginners to masters from 5K to ultra. Offers in-person/remote training plans & private coaching.

Starting at $45.00

Daniele Berto

Daniele Berto

Rovigo, Veneto, Italy

Competitive Beginner Recreational

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Daniele blends computer‑science rigor with Jack Daniels methods (VDOT O2) to coach beginners to competitive runners from 3K to marathon; offers remote coaching.

Starting at $30.00

Lisa Brody

Lisa Brody

New Haven, CT, US

Competitive High School Boston Marathon

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Lisa offers remote VDOT O2–certified coaching with personalized plans and daily VDOT-calendar feedback for 5K–marathon runners, from beginners to competitive athletes.

Starting at $85.00

Scott Brown

Scott Brown

Sakai, Osaka, Japan

Competitive Boston Marathon Cross Training

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Scott helps beginners through masters improve speed and endurance with VDOT O2 certified training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $60.00

Seb Coach

Seb Coach

Annecy, Haute Savoie, France

Competitive Beginner Recreational

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Seb creates personalized plans for 10K–marathon runners and triathletes, offering adjustable sessions, gait analysis, gear advice and unlimited email support.

Starting at $40.00

Vicki Duepner

Vicki Duepner

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Competitive High School Boston Marathon

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Vicki offers private in-person, remote and group coaching. VDOT O2 coach, 7x Boston qualifier with a 3:05 marathon PR—guides beginners to competitive and masters runners.

Starting at $139.00

Alexander Felicier

Alexander Felicier

Wappinger Falls & Bronx , New York, United States

Competitive Beginner Recreational

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Alex coaches beginners, recreational and competitive runners (mile–marathon). VDOT O2-certified, he offers data-driven, flexible plans and private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

Running Coaches Who Offer Nutrition Advice

Fueling Guidance Built Into Your Training, Not Bolted On

What and when you eat affects how you recover and how you perform on race day, and coaches who list Nutrition Advice among their specialties fold that guidance into your training instead of treating it as a separate conversation. Expect practical fueling strategy - race-day nutrition, recovery timing, day-to-day eating around training load - alongside your running plan. The running side still runs on the VDOT methodology - individualized paces developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - so nutrition guidance supports a training plan that's already built around your actual fitness.

What This Specialty Doesn't Replace

A coach offering nutrition advice isn't a substitute for a registered dietitian - for a medical condition or a clinical nutrition need, see a qualified professional directly. What this specialty adds is practical, running-specific fueling guidance from a coach who factors it into your training.

Find a Coach Who Covers Fueling

Compare coach backgrounds and reviews from athletes they've actually coached, then message a specialist directly to ask how they'd approach your fueling around training and race day.

FAQ

Not necessarily - this specialty reflects a coach's practical, running-specific fueling knowledge, not a dietitian credential. For a medical condition or clinical nutrition need, see a registered dietitian directly.

Coaches set their own scope, but common areas include race-day fueling strategy, recovery nutrition timing, and eating around training load - shown on the coach's profile before you buy.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Nutrition guidance from these coaches supports a running plan still built on his individualized pacing research.

First, look for coaches with experience in your target distance, relevant specialities, and positive reviews. Or, search for coaches by location, product type, and price. Once you’ve narrowed your search, read the coaching bios to ensure the coach is the right fit for you. You can also message coaches directly to ask about their approach and whether they're a good fit for your goals.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Competitive Runners and Nutrition and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.

Online coaches on V.O2 provide personalized training plans, feedback via messaging, phone calls and/or in-app commenting, and progress tracking without requiring in-person meetings. Most adjust your plan based on your weekly feedback and performance.

Most coaches on the V.O2 Marketplace encourage you to message them with questions before purchasing. This helps you evaluate fit and ensures they're the right choice for your goals and timeline. Otherwise, please email us at info@vdoto2.com and we’ll help you match with the right coach.