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New York New York United States
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

5.0 (30) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 12 week Level 3 Half Marathon Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Level 2 Half Marathon Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Level 2 Half Marathon Plan with Strength Program $55.00 12 Week plan
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_ Minnesota United States
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

5.0 (28) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Half Marathon Training Plan - Level 2 $59.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon Training Plan - Level 1 $59.00 12 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan - Level 1 $72.00 16 Week plan
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Houston Texas United States
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

5.0 (4) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Custom Training Plan $75.00 20 Week plan
New York New York United States
Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

5.0 (1) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +2
  • The Marathon Experience $125.00 24 Week plan
  • Premium Coaching 16 Week Package $1,175.50 18 Week plan
  • TeamWRK--All Access Training $25.00 /mo
Lakeland Florida United States
Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Beginner

5.0 (1) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • 🌶️🌶️ 16 Week Intermediate Half Marathon Plan $75.00 16 Week plan
  • 🌶️ 18 Week Foundations Half Marathon Plan $75.00 18 Week plan
  • 🌶️🌶️🌶️12 Week Advanced Half Marathon Plan $75.00 12 Week plan
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Bridgewater Virginia United States
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +2
  • Holiday Lake Trail 25K - Designed for Runner with 10K Experience $115.00 12 Week plan
  • Terrapin Mountain 50K Training Plan $115.00 12 Week plan
  • Terrapin Mountain Half Marathon Training Plan $115.00 12 Week plan
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Bernardsville New Jersey United States
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • Half Marathon Custom Training Plan - 12 week $249.00 12 Week plan
  • Full Marathon Custom Training Plan - 16 weeks $299.00 16 Week plan
New Port Richey Florida United States
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Nutrition

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Finish Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Race Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
  • Marathon PR Plan – Build Strength and Endurance in 20 Weeks $75.00 20 Week plan
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St. Francis Minnesota United States
Lindsey Altermatt

Lindsey Altermatt

St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Cross Training

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Custom Training Plan (Up to 20 Weeks) $129.00 20 Week plan
  • The Navigator | 10M (Training Program for the Medtronic TC 10 Mile) $196.00 12 Week plan
  • The Navigator | 26.2 (Training Program for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon)) $262.00 16 Week plan
Minneapolis Minnesota United States
Maddie Barrett

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Half Marathon Plan (Beginners) $70.00 18 Week plan
  • BQ Marathon Template $80.00 18 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan (Beginners) $85.00 16 Week plan
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Raleigh North Carolina United States
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Half-Marathon plan (12 weeks) $100.00 12 Week plan
  • Marathon Plan (12-16 weeks) $125.00 16 Week plan
Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania United States
Melissa Labrie

Melissa Labrie

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Recreational

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Base Building/Return to Running $45.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom Half Marathon or Full Marathon Training Plan (12 weeks) $50.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom Half Marathon or Full Marathon Training Plan (16 weeks) $60.00 16 Week plan
San Antonio Texas United States
Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Endurance4You Novice Half Marathon Training plan $120.00 17 Week plan
Birmingham Alabama United States
Eric Thomas

Eric Thomas

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Tuscaloosa Half Marathon, 10k, 5k training $55.00 12 Week plan
  • One-to-One Personal Run Coaching $55.00 /mo
Chicago Illinois United States
Tammy Whyte

Tammy Whyte

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Masters

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 3] $60.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 5] $60.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 1] $60.00 12 Week plan
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Atlanta New York United States
Martinus Evans

Martinus Evans

Atlanta, New York, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Exercise Science

3.7 (3) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • 5K Walk/Run Level 2 $40.00 10 Week plan
  • 13.1 Advanced (14-Week) $60.00 14 Week plan
  • 13.1 Beginner (14-Week) $60.00 14 Week plan
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Los Angeles California United States
Ali Greenberg

Ali Greenberg

Los Angeles, California, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • 4 Week Custom Training Plan $80.00 4 Week plan
  • 8 Week Custom Training Plan $150.00 8 Week plan
  • 12 Week Custom Training Plan $210.00 12 Week plan
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Chicago IL United States
Tammy Whyte

Tammy Whyte

Chicago, IL, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Masters

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • 12 week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 4] $60.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 3] $60.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 1] $60.00 12 Week plan
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US Marathon Training Plans From Expert Coaches

A Plan Built Around US Marathon Majors and Boston Qualifying

This is the most targeted marathon plan search on V.O2: a training plan, built for the marathon distance specifically, from a coach based in the United States who understands US qualifying standards, typical race-day conditions, and the major-marathon calendar. Every plan runs on individualized VDOT training paces - developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - calibrated to your current fitness. You'll get a full week-by-week build, from base mileage through peak long runs to taper, with clear reasoning behind every phase and direct coach support along the way.

Whether You're Chasing a BQ or a Finish Line

Coaches specialize across the spectrum, from first-marathon finish goals to Boston and Olympic Trials qualifying attempts. Filter by specialty and price to find the coach who's guided runners through your exact goal.

Start Your US Marathon Plan

Compare coaches and reviews from athletes they've trained, then message one directly to build your plan around your goal race.

FAQ

A full week-by-week build - base mileage, tempo blocks, peak long runs, and taper - with individualized VDOT paces for every workout, plus a US-based coach's knowledge of American qualifying standards and race conditions.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Every marathon training plan on the marketplace is built from his individualized pacing research.

V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's optional and sits alongside USATF and RRCA as one of three credentials shown on profiles.

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

All coaches on this page offer Training Plans. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.

Yes! The coaches on this page offer Training Plans tailored specifically to Half Marathon training, so you get a plan built around your race distance rather than a generic template.

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.