Gaby Go
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Competitive Masters 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
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Zacharias Wedel
Fürth, Bayern, Germany
Competitive Masters Recreational
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
St. Francis, Minnesota, United States
Masters 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
Maddie Barrett
Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States
Competitive Boston Marathon Cross Training
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.
Maddie, RRCA-certified coach with 10 marathons (PR 3:07) and four Bostons, offers remote coaching, consultations and plans for 5K–marathon runners seeking confidence and joy.
Starting at $40.00
Katie Brady
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Competitive Beginner Recreational
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
Katie offers remote USATF Level 1 private coaching that fits training into busy lives—beginners to competitive runners and triathletes targeting 5K to marathon.
Starting at $80.00
Heather Caplan RDN
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Masters Nutrition Beginner
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.
Heather Caplan RDN, RRCA L1 helps busy runners avoid bonking and build strength. RED-S and eating-disorder recovery specialist. Remote/group coaching.
Starting at $179.00
Dean Carroll
Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
Competitive Beginner Recreational
Dean offers remote private coaching for 5K-marathon runners, pairing structured plans, mental skills and injury-conscious progression. Explore his profile.
Starting at $79.95
Rob Cornelius
Curry Rivel, Somerset, United Kingdom
Competitive Masters Boston Marathon
Rob offers private bespoke coaching. He has run 3 ultras (incl. Race to the Stones 100km), 21 marathons and 25 half marathons, coaching beginners to Boston hopefuls.
Starting at $55.00
Riley Coulter
Platteville, Wi, United States
Competitive Cross Training Beginner
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
Riley founded Driftless Distance Project to deliver science-based 5K-marathon coaching. USATF L1, guided Boston qualifiers. View his plans and services.
Starting at $15.00
Mark Day
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Competitive Nutrition Strength & Conditioning
Mark Day: 30+ years' coach, 23-year military PT, 6x Hyrox podium finisher and 2026 EMEA bronze. VDOT-based hybrid plans; training plans & private coaching.
Starting at $45.00
Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS
Pasadena, CA, United States
Competitive Masters High School
Andres combines sports chiropractic and CSCS strength coaching to keep 800m–marathon runners healthy, fast and race-ready; explore his private coaching.
Starting at $165.00
Laura Filla
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Competitive Boston Marathon Recreational
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.
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Laura, RRCA Level 1 & 2 coach and 2:58 marathoner, offers in-person/remote coaching for 5K–marathoners, helping busy athletes break plateaus and balance life.
Starting at $80.00
Joseph Gendy
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Competitive Masters Boston Marathon
RRCA Level 2
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.
Joseph builds VDOT plans for beginners through masters and Boston hopefuls. RRCA L2 coach who led three athletes to marathon PRs; offers remote training and private coaching.
Starting at $80.00
Mark Good
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Competitive Masters High School
Mark uses a Norwegian-inspired, science-informed approach and blood lactate testing to fine-tune training. He’s rewritten Parma Western records and offers plans and coaching.
Starting at $25.00
Char Griess
Erie, Colorado, United States
Competitive Nutrition Boston Marathon
Char coaches all levels from 800m to marathon with personalized, evidence-based training and nutrition. Offers in-person, remote and group training plans.
Starting at $50.00
Kasey Halbleib
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Competitive Beginner Recreational
Kasey offers remote private coaching for 5K–marathon and Boston hopefuls. UESCA-certified, she creates adaptable, personalized plans to build steady progress.
Starting at $100.00
John Hoffman
Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States
Competitive Masters High School
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
John, D1 runner and USATF L1 coach, coaching since 2006 to help runners reach PRs and Boston qualifying. Offers private, in-person, remote and group coaching.
Starting at $80.00
Toni Kengor
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Competitive Masters Boston Marathon
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.
Toni offers remote RRCA Level 1 coaching for beginners to competitive and masters runners (1600m–Ultra). 3:35 marathon PB; offers cross-training and VirtualRace.
Starting at $5.00
Dimitris Kyriakopoulos
Athens, Attica , Greece
Competitive Masters Boston Marathon
Dimitris applies sports-science training, two master's degrees and elite wins (Greek champ 2004) to remotely coach runners 3K–ultra with private coaching.
Starting at $80.00
Melissa Labrie
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Competitive Masters Recreational
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.
Melissa, former Ironman with 15+ years' endurance experience and RRCA + GGS credentials, offers structured, sustainable coaching and plans for beginners to competitive runners. 20% off (RUNJULY)
Starting at $45.00
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Running Coaches With Nutritionist Expertise
Why Specialty Matters When Choosing a Coach
Not every running coach brings the same background. Coaches on this page list Nutritionist among their specialties, which means their plan design, workouts, and communication reflect hands-on experience in that exact area - whether it's an athlete population, a race, or a discipline alongside running. Specialty guidance is layered on top of data-driven training, not substituted for it: coaching on V.O2 runs on the VDOT methodology, with individualized training paces from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels.
What You Can Check Before You Commit
Every profile shows credentials and certifications - USATF, RRCA, and V.O2 Certified among them - alongside coaching philosophy, pricing, and reviews written exclusively by athletes who purchased coaching from that coach. Each profile was also reviewed before it went live on the marketplace. If you have a specific situation in mind, message the coach directly - most encourage questions before you buy.
Connect With the Right Specialist
Compare a few profiles, narrow by distance or price if you need to, and choose the coach whose Nutritionist background lines up with what you actually need.
The Research Behind Every Specialist's Training
VDOT comes from Dr. Jack Daniels - a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Runner's World called "the Albert Einstein of the sport" and named "The World's Best Running Coach." His book Daniels' Running Formula is the same material coaches study for the V.O2 Certification exam. Every Nutritionist specialist on the marketplace still builds training from that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.
FAQ
It means their coaching background includes hands-on experience in that area, and they've chosen to focus on it. Specialties appear on each profile alongside certifications, pricing, and reviews from athletes who purchased coaching.
Yes - specialty expertise comes on top of standard coaching, not instead of it. Training still runs on individualized VDOT paces from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, with the specialist lens shaping workouts, communication, and advice.
Check the profile: credentials and certifications are listed, reviews can only be written by real clients, and you can message the coach directly with questions about their background 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. His research still sets the individualized paces Nutritionist specialists build on.
V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's one of three credentials shown on coach profiles alongside USATF and RRCA, and it's optional - not every Nutritionist specialist holds it.
USATF (USA Track & Field) and RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) both run tiered coaching-education programs covering training science and coaching practice - separate from V.O2 Certified, which is V.O2's own credential built on Dr. Jack Daniels' methodology. Coaches can hold any combination of the three, and all are optional.
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, Masters Runners, and Nutritionist and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.
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