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5K Triathlons Coaches in the United Kingdom

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Will Small

Will Small

St. John's, NL, Canada

5km Triathlon Competitive

5.0 (9) 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.

Will Small offers 20+ years' experience and VDOT O2 training with periodized, time-based plans delivered via V.O2 app for beginner to competitive runners.

Starting at $45.00

Malindi Elmore

Malindi Elmore

Kelowna, BC, Canada

5km Triathlon Competitive

5.0 (1) 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.

Malindi combines Olympic 1500m experience, a 2:24 Canadian-record marathon and VDOT O2 coaching to create individualized plans for goal-oriented, youth, and busy runners.

Starting at $80.00

Jack Harrison

Jack Harrison

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

5km Triathlon Beginner

5.0 (1)

Jack offers in-person and remote private coaching for beginners to triathletes with tailored 1-2-1 plans focusing on speed, intervals and long runs.

Starting at $75.00

Arj Thiruchelvam

Arj Thiruchelvam

Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

5km Triathlon Competitive

Arj uses sports‑science tools (VDOT, blood‑lactate, Freelap GPS, force analysis) to end plateaus, integrate strength and MNU‑informed nutrition for PBs. Explore his plans.

Starting at $45.00

5K Running Coaches in the United Kingdom

5K Coaching Rooted in UK Running

From parkrun to big-city marathons, UK-based coaches on V.O2 know the British race calendar, club running culture, and the weather you'll actually train through. 5K training is built on the VDOT methodology - individualized paces developed by two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels - and adjusted as your fitness changes. Each profile lists specialties, pricing, and reviews written only by athletes who purchased coaching, so comparisons are grounded in real experience rather than marketing.

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FAQ

No - coaching on V.O2 is remote-first, with workouts, paces, and feedback delivered through the platform. Choose a UK-based coach for local race and weather context, not geography.

Every coach publishes their pricing up front on their profile and listings, from one-off consultations to ongoing private coaching. The price filter helps you compare within budget.

Dr. Jack Daniels, the exercise scientist and two-time Olympic medalist Runner's World named "The World's Best Running Coach." His research sets the individualized paces every 5K plan on V.O2 is built from, including UK-based coaches' plans.

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 5K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

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

Yes! The coaches on this page combine expertise in Triathlons with 5K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.