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Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

5.0 (28) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Marathon Training Plan - Level 1 $72.00 16 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan - Level 2 $72.00 16 Week plan
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

5.0 (4) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Custom Training Plan $75.00 20 Week plan
Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Marathon Beginner Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • NYC Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
  • Berlin Marathon - 15 week Training program $400.00 15 Week plan
  • Chicago Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
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Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. 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. +2
  • The Marathon Experience $125.00 24 Week plan
  • Premium Coaching 16 Week Package $1,175.50 18 Week plan
  • TeamWRK--All Access Training $25.00 /mo
Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

Marathon Beginner Recreational

5.0 (1) 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
  • 🌶️ 25 Week Foundations Marathon Plan $150.00 25 Week plan
  • 🌶️🌶️ 20 Week Intermediate Marathon Plan $150.00 20 Week plan
  • 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 18 Week Advanced Marathon Competitive Plan $150.00 18 Week plan
Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Acolman, CDMX, Mexico

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Programa de entrenamiento para Maratón $150.00 20 Week plan
Melanie Boyd

Melanie Boyd

Panama, Panama, Panama

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Race endurance Buildup - Stage 3 $125.00 4 Week plan
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Marathon Ultra 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. 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. +2
  • Terrapin Mountain 50K Training Plan $115.00 12 Week plan
  • Terrapin Mountain Half Marathon Training Plan $115.00 12 Week plan
  • Holiday Lake Trail 50K - Designed for Runner with Half-Marathon Experience $115.00 12 Week plan
Alissa Kolarik

Alissa Kolarik

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Marathon Ultra 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 4 Runs/Week Marathon Plan $200.00 16 Week plan
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

Marathon Ultra 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. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • Full Marathon Custom Training Plan - 16 weeks $299.00 16 Week plan
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Marathon Beginner Nutrition

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Finish Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
  • Marathon PR Plan – Build Strength and Endurance in 20 Weeks $75.00 20 Week plan
Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • In Person Session Add-On $150.00 1 Week plan
  • Runner Focused Strength $200.00 4 Week plan
  • Individualized Training Plan (5k, 10k, 13.1, 26.2) $200.00 4 Week plan
Lindsey Altermatt

Lindsey Altermatt

St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

Marathon Ultra 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.
  • Custom Training Plan (Up to 20 Weeks) $129.00 20 Week plan
  • The Navigator | 10M (Training Program for the Medtronic TC 10 Mile) $196.00 12 Week plan
  • The Navigator | 26.2 (Training Program for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon)) $262.00 16 Week plan
Maddie Barrett

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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.
  • BQ Marathon Template $80.00 18 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan (Beginners) $85.00 16 Week plan
  • Private Custom Subscription Coaching $85.00 /mo
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Marathon Ultra Beginner

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.
  • Marathon Plan (12-16 weeks) $125.00 16 Week plan
Melissa Labrie

Melissa Labrie

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Beginner 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.
  • Base Building/Return to Running $45.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom Half Marathon or Full Marathon Training Plan (12 weeks) $50.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom Half Marathon or Full Marathon Training Plan (16 weeks) $60.00 16 Week plan
Tammy Whyte

Tammy Whyte

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Marathon Beginner 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.
  • 16 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 4] $80.00 16 Week plan
  • 16 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 5] $80.00 16 Week plan
  • 16 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 1] $80.00 16 Week plan
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Martinus Evans

Martinus Evans

Atlanta, New York, United States

Marathon Ultra Beginner

3.7 (3) 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.
  • 5K Walk/Run Level 2 $40.00 10 Week plan
  • 13.1 Advanced (18-Week) $70.00 18 Week plan
  • 26.2 Marathon (16-Week Plan) $80.00 16 Week plan
Ali Greenberg

Ali Greenberg

Los Angeles, California, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • 4 Week Custom Training Plan $80.00 4 Week plan
  • 8 Week Custom Training Plan $150.00 8 Week plan
  • 12 Week Custom Training Plan $210.00 12 Week plan
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Tammy Whyte

Tammy Whyte

Chicago, IL, United States

Marathon Beginner 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.
  • 18 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 4] $90.00 18 Week plan
  • 18 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 3] $90.00 18 Week plan
  • 18 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 2] $90.00 18 Week plan
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Ultra Marathon Training Plan From Expert Running Coaches

Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want

This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real Ultra Marathon experience, offering it in the format you want - Training Plan. Each listing shows exactly what's included, how communication works, and the price, so there are no surprises after checkout. The training itself runs on the VDOT methodology: individualized paces calculated from your current fitness, developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, and refined as you progress.

Why the Combination Matters

A coach who focuses on Ultra Marathon training already knows the workout structure, progression, and recovery the goal demands - you're not paying someone to figure it out as they go. And because reviews can only be left by athletes who purchased from that coach, the feedback you're reading reflects real coaching relationships. Compare coach backgrounds and credentials, then message one directly if you want to talk it through first.

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Filter further by specialty, language, or price, ask your questions, and get started as soon as this week.

The Research Behind Your Ultra Marathon Training Plan

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. Your Ultra Marathon Training Plan is built from that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.

FAQ

Each listing spells out scope, communication, and pricing before you buy - what the coach delivers, how often you interact, and what it costs. Offers are built around Ultra Marathon training specifically, with individualized VDOT paces set from your current fitness.

That depends on your base and your goal - which is exactly the kind of question to message a coach about before you buy. Most coaches will look at your background and recommend a realistic timeline, built around your goal rather than a fixed template.

A coach who lists Ultra Marathon training among their specialties already knows the progression, workout mix, and recovery the goal demands. Profiles show each coach's specialties and reviews from athletes they've coached, so you can verify that experience before committing.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His research sets the individualized paces behind every Ultra Marathon Training Plan listing, not a generic age-based chart.

Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that Ultra Marathon Training Plan from the coach, so every rating reflects a real coaching relationship rather than anonymous feedback.

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! All coaches on this page specialize in Marathon and Ultra Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

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