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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

5.0 (75) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Will Baldwin builds personalized plans and ongoing coaching for beginners to competitive runners, focusing on faster, healthier, and more enjoyable training.

Starting at $29.99

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

5.0 (6) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Matt coaches beginners to elites with evidence‑based plans (USATF L1, VDOT O2). His athletes include Olympic/World qualifiers, a 7th at Paris 2024 and a 2025 World Champs marathon bronze.

Starting at $100.00

Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Sue McDonald — Olympic‑Trials finalist, masters national titlist and Boston‑qualifier. VDOT O2 & USATF L1 coach offering private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $90.00

Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Janet & Jay mix VDOT O2 and USATF Level 1 coaching with nursing experience at Grand Canyon National Park, guiding runners from beginners to Boston Marathon athletes.

Starting at $60.00

Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2

Amy & Ryan pair elite marathon experience with VDOT O2 and USATF L1/L2 certifications to offer remote consultations, training plans and private coaching for all runners.

Starting at $59.00

Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

5.0 (1) 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.

Bonnie, a DPT and USATF L1 coach with marathon experience, prioritizes injury prevention and evidence-based training. Provides in-person, remote and group coaching.

Starting at $49.00

Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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. 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. +2

Nelle—30+ marathon/ultra finisher with podiums—offers a health-first, holistic coaching style focusing on strength, mobility and nutrition. Consultations, training plans, private coaching.

Starting at $15.00

Bryan Kelpe

Bryan Kelpe

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Bryan uses Jack Daniels–inspired training to build fitness and confidence for 800m to ultras. Offers in-person, remote & group coaching plus training plans.

Starting at $40.00

Matt LoPiccolo

Matt LoPiccolo

Apex, North Carolina, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Matt guides beginners to competitive runners - sprints to marathons - using USATF L1 & VDOT O2 expertise, collegiate results, remote or in-person coaching.

Starting at $100.00

Brendan McGoldrick

Brendan McGoldrick

Matawan, NJ, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Brendan builds tailored training and nutrition plans for runners of all levels—from beginners to state champions—and offers remote, group, and private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Katie Brady

Katie Brady

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

15km Beginner Recreational

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.

Katie offers remote USATF Level 1 private coaching that fits training into busy lives—beginners to competitive runners and triathletes targeting 5K to marathon.

Starting at $80.00

Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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.

Angela Reckart, ex-NCAA D1 coach and USATF L1, 2:45 Boston marathoner, coaches 800m–marathon runners (competitive to masters). Offers training plans, consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $25.00

Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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

Derek, USATF L1/L2 coach with 20+ years at UIW, tailors strength-based plans for 800m–marathon; offers remote, in-person, plans & private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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.

David uses an autonomy-supportive, behavior-science approach to help runners (800m–ultra) unlock physical and mental potential. Offers consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

15km Beginner Competitive

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

15km Beginner Competitive

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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Coaches based in the United States bring local context to 15K training: the US race calendar, qualifying standards, and the reality of training through very different seasons and regions. Every plan runs on the VDOT methodology - individualized training paces developed by two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels. Profiles show each coach's specialties, pricing, and reviews from athletes they've actually coached, so you can compare US-based options side by side before deciding.

Local Knowledge, Data-Driven Training

Whether your goal is a major-city event or a local race, a US-based coach can talk through logistics, typical conditions, and realistic time goals - and you can message them with questions before you commit to anything.

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FAQ

Yes - coaching on V.O2 works remotely, so you can train with a coach based anywhere in the United States. Communication happens through messaging and in-app feedback, with workouts and paces delivered wherever you run.

Each coach publishes their own pricing on their profile, and product types range from one-off consultations to ongoing private coaching. Use the price filter to compare options within your 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 15K plan on V.O2 is built from, including US-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 15K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Beginner Runners 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 Beginner Runners with 15K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.

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