Jack Harrison
Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
5km Triathlon Beginner
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
5K Mental Skills Coaches in the United Kingdom
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Ian Hutchinson
Tow law, Durham , United Kingdom
5km Mental Skills 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.
Ian guides beginners to ultras with UK Athletics and VDOT O2 expertise, focusing on enjoyment, variety and steady progress. Offers training plans, private coaching and consultations.
Starting at $30.00
Andy Mellor
England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
5km Mental Skills 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.
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
Liam Struwe
Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
5km Mental Skills Competitive
Liam helps runners break plateaus with tailored plans, strength training and nutrition. 2:30 marathoner offering plans & private coaching.
Starting at $5.00
Arj Thiruchelvam
Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom
5km Mental Skills Triathlon
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
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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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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 Mental Skills and 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 Mental Skills with 5K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.
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