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5K Exercise Scientist Coaches in the United States

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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

5km Exercise Science 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

Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

5km Exercise Science 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

Rob King

Rob King

Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States

5km Exercise Science Competitive

USATF Level 2 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. +1

Rob King offers remote and limited in-person private coaching to middle-, high-school, collegiate and recreational runners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Triangle.

Starting at $150.00

John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

5km Exercise Science 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.

John, D1 runner and USATF L1 coach, coaching since 2006 to help runners reach PRs and Boston qualifying. Offers private, in-person, remote and group coaching.

Starting at $80.00

5K Running Coaches in the United States

5K Coaching With US Race Context

Coaches based in the United States bring local context to 5K 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.

Find Your 5K Coach in the US

Filter by product type, specialty, or price to narrow the list, then start 5K training built around your fitness and your calendar.

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

Yes! These coaches specialize in Exercise Scientist 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 Exercise Scientist with 5K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.