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Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

Competitive High School Boston Marathon

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. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1

Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.

Starting at $80.00

Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

Competitive High School Cross Training

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.

Rob VanCleve pairs collegiate coaching and USATF L1 expertise with five Master Track national titles to craft personalized plans for runners and triathletes.

Starting at $35.00

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Coaching Built for UK Racing and Weather

From parkrun speed to major races like the London Marathon, V.O2 connects UK runners with coaches who train around British race calendars and conditions. Plans are built on individualized VDOT training paces - developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - and adjusted for the terrain and weather you'll actually race in. Every coach profile is reviewed before going live, many coaches hold recognized certifications, and reviews can only be written by athletes who purchased coaching.

From Parkrun PBs to Marathon Goals

Whatever distance you're targeting, filter by product type and specialty to find a UK-based coach whose experience lines up with your goal race - and message them first if you want to check the fit.

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Browse UK-based coaches and narrow by distance, product type, specialty, or price. Coaching runs remotely through the platform, so any UK coach can work with you - use the location filter if you'd prefer someone nearby.

Each coach publishes their own pricing up front on their profile and listings - a one-off consultation sits at the lighter end, ongoing private coaching at the fuller end. The price filter keeps your search within budget.

Yes - many UK coaches build plans around major races like London and the wider spring and autumn marathon calendar. Filter by the marathon distance, then message a coach with your race date and goal time before you commit.

It's the book Dr. Jack Daniels wrote outlining the VDOT training methodology - the same material the V.O2 Certification exam is drawn from. UK coaches build training around the same individualized pacing principles, whether or not they've taken the exam.

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.

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.

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