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Alexander Felicier

Alexander Felicier

Wappinger Falls & Bronx , New York, United States

Beginner Competitive 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

Forrest Hamilton

Forrest Hamilton

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Beginner Competitive Strength & Conditioning

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.

Forrest offers VDOT O2-certified, NASM-informed plans blending endurance, strength, recovery and injury prevention for beginners to marathoners; private coaching and training plans available.

Starting at $80.00

Derrick Isaac

Derrick Isaac

Smyrna, Delaware, United States

Beginner Recreational Competitive

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

Derrick brings 20+ years, a Division I background and military discipline to coach beginners through marathoners. Offers remote, group and private plans—explore his coaching.

Starting at $120.00

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

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

Tom & Jenny deliver science-based, personalized plans via the VDOT app for beginners to Boston qualifiers. Training plans and private coaching available.

Starting at $50.00

Jamie Kluzek

Jamie Kluzek

Elizabeth, Illinois, United States

Beginner Competitive 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.

Jamie helps postpartum and busy women rebuild strength with VDOT O2–based remote training for 5K–marathon. Offers private coaching, consultations, and plans.

Starting at $60.00

Rachel Longstaff

Rachel Longstaff

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

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.

Rachel helps runners and triathletes chase PBs, recover from injury and train with VDOT-based, data-driven, human-centred plans. Consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $40.00

Pedro Lopez

Pedro Lopez

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Beginner Boston Marathon 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.

Pedro offers remote coaching for 5K–ultra runners and consultations. VDOT O2 certified, he focuses on easy miles, intervals, strength and recovery.

Starting at $150.00

Jonathon Loughran

Jonathon Loughran

Tyrone, Ireland, Ireland

Beginner Competitive 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.

Jonathon builds personalised remote and consultation training for beginners to competitive runners (5K–marathon). VDOT O2 certified.

Starting at $45.00

Roabel Medhanie

Roabel Medhanie

Oakland, CA, United States

Beginner 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.

Roabel offers remote VDOT O2 private coaching for beginners to marathoners, using education, pacing, recovery and steady accountability from his virtual run club.

Starting at $150.00

Todd Nickel

Todd Nickel

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Beginner Competitive 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.

Todd helps masters and returning runners; UESCA & V.O2-certified, 100+ races including 11 marathons. Offers remote, group, consultation and private coaching.

Starting at $149.00

Bridget Oldenburg

Bridget Oldenburg

Spring, TX, USA

Beginner Competitive 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. 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

Run With ur Heart Coaching

Starting at $80.00

Steven Salefske

Steven Salefske

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Beginner Competitive 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.

Steven, VDOT O2 coach with 25+ years—from XC to marathons and carrier sprints—coaches beginners to competitors via private, in-person & remote programs.

Starting at $75.00

Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

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

Andrew tailors in-person and remote plans for busy runners (5K–marathon), pairing VDOT O2 & RRCA coaching with NASM strength work to prevent injury and boost speed.

Starting at $150.00

Evan Titus

Evan Titus

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Nutrition Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

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.

Evan pairs rugby grit and endurance results (3 ultras to 100K, 1:25 HM, 3:10 M) with VDOT O2-certified, holistic coaching. Remote consultations and tailored training plans.

Starting at $50.00

Ricardo V

Ricardo V

MX, MX, Mexico

Beginner Competitive 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.

Ricardo offers remote VDOT O2 coaching. 2:45 marathoner, 1:18 half, 7x Boston qualifier and Nike Ambassador. Training plans & private coaching for 5K–marathon.

Starting at $60.00

JJ Yabu

JJ Yabu

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Beginner Competitive 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.

JJ offers remote private coaching to help runners train smarter and stay healthy. PT and VDOT O2 coach creating individualized plans with optional strength work.

Starting at $145.00

Fleet Feet  Nashville

Fleet Feet Nashville

Nashville, TN, United States

Beginner Recreational Masters

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. 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. +1

Fleet Feet Nashville builds a like-minded community with in-person/remote training, groups, and consultations. RRCA Level 1 & 2 coaches offer training plans and private coaching for 5K–marathon goals.

Starting at $60.00

Gaby  Go

Gaby Go

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

Gaby Go, former D1 athlete and sport physical therapist, offers 1:1 coaching, strength programs and VDOT plans to build strength and prevent injuries.

Starting at $45.00

Zacharias Wedel

Zacharias Wedel

Fürth, Bayern, Germany

Beginner Competitive Masters

Zacharias offers remote TrainingPlan backed by 12+ years' running experience, sport & nutrition science, rehab expertise and licensed athletic trainer/nutritionist—helping beginners to competitors for 10K, half, marathon.

Starting at $30.00

Lindsey Altermatt

Lindsey Altermatt

St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

Beginner Cross Training Mental Skills

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.

Lindsey builds practical, individualized plans from 26+ years and Twin Cities race experience. Offers consultations, custom plans, The Navigator, and 1:1 coaching.

Starting at $129.00

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 Beginner 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.