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Half Marathon Running Coaches in the United Kingdom

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Southend-on-Sea Essex United Kingdom
PW Performance Coaching

PW Performance Coaching

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive High School

5.0 (4) 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.

PW offers VDOT O2‑certified remote and consultation coaching for beginners to competitive runners, plus nutrition, biomechanics and private coaching.

Starting at $30.00

Perth Scotland United Kingdom
Gayle Lindsay

Gayle Lindsay

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive High School

5.0 (2) 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.

Gayle provides remote, UESCA and VDOT O2 certified coaching with personalized training plans or private coaching for runners (1600m–marathon), from beginners to competitors.

Starting at $40.00

Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom
Andy McGhee

Andy McGhee

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (2) 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 guides beginners to elite runners (5K–marathon) with VDOT O2-backed training, nutrition and strength work. Offers bespoke training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $79.95

Cambridge Cambridgeshire United Kingdom
Rachel Turner

Rachel Turner

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Nutrition Nutrition

5.0 (2)

Rachel helps everyday runners balance busy lives and big goals with safe, consistent plans, gut-training and practical sport nutrition. Offers remote, in-person & group coaching.

Starting at $45.00

New York New York United Kingdom
Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Nutrition

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

Ben helps runners improve beyond pace with form, mobility, strength and cross-training. VDOT O2 & RRCA certified; offers private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $25.00

Middlesbrough England United Kingdom
Jack Harrison

Jack Harrison

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Beginner Recreational

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

Tow law Durham United Kingdom
Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Tow law, Durham , United Kingdom

Half Marathon 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.

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

England Greater Manchester United Kingdom
Andy Mellor

Andy Mellor

England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Nutrition

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

Curry Rivel Somerset United Kingdom
Rob Cornelius

Rob Cornelius

Curry Rivel, Somerset, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive 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

Cheltenham Gloucestershire United Kingdom
Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive 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

Loughborough Leicestershire United Kingdom
Ian Paramore

Ian Paramore

Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Beginner

Ian blends 38 marathons and Level 3 UK Athletics qualification into tailored private/group plans, in person or via V.O2, for runners from 1-mile to ultras.

Starting at $79.00

Hertford Hertfordshire United Kingdom
Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Nutrition

Liam helps runners break plateaus with tailored plans, strength training and nutrition. 2:30 marathoner offering plans & private coaching.

Starting at $5.00

Solihull Birmingham United Kingdom
Arj Thiruchelvam

Arj Thiruchelvam

Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive High School

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

Half Marathon Running Coaches in the United Kingdom

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

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.