Danny Mercado
West Covina, California, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
- 18 Week Plan $200.00 18 Week plan
- 24 Week Training Plan $239.00 24 Week plan
Training Plans 5K Certified Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the United States
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Kristyn R Smith
New York, New York, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
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- 16 week Level 4 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
- 16 week Level 2 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
- 16 week Level 3 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
John Carstens
Kansas City, MO, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- Coach Carstens Introductory Plan $50.00 8 Week plan
- Coach Carstens 5K & 10K Plan $125.00 12 Week plan
- Marathon Plan $300.00 20 Week plan
Sue McDonald
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
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- “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
- 5k Training plan $95.00 12 Week plan
- Full Marathon Training Plan $125.00 24 Week plan
Bonnie Wilder
West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- 5K - Intermediate/Advanced $49.00 8 Week plan
- 5K - Beginner $49.00 8 Week plan
- Marathon - Beginner $89.00 18 Week plan
Nelle Fox
Bridgewater, Virginia, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
RRCA Level 1
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
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- 4th of July 5K Training Program $34.99 4 Week plan
- Novice 5K Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
- Intermediate 5K Training Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
Forrest Hamilton
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- 5K Training Plan $80.00 16 Week plan
Emily Kopacz
Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- Custom Training Plan $75.00 16 Week plan
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw
New Port Richey, Florida, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
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- 5K PR Plan – Build Speed and Confidence in 12 Weeks $50.00 12 Week plan
- Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Finish Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
- Marathon PR Plan – Build Strength and Endurance in 20 Weeks $75.00 20 Week plan
Evan Titus
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- 50 Day Couch to 5K Program $50.00 7 Week plan
- 6 Week VO2 Max Booster $62.99 6 Week plan
- Finish Your 1ST Marathon in 3 Months $120.00 12 Week plan
Gaby Go
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
- Couch to 5k $45.00 12 Week plan
- 10k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
- 5k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
Angela Reckart
Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- NGU Training Plan MONTHLY by Coach Reck $166.00 4 Week plan
- NGU 5k/10k or Base Building Training Plan by Coach Reck $399.00 12 Week plan
- NGU Half or Full Marathon Training Plan by Coach Reck $499.00 18 Week plan
Derek Riedel
San Antonio, TX, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
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- Dr. Derek Riedel's 8-Week Running and Fitness Training Program! $80.00 8 Week plan
Tammy Whyte
Chicago, Illinois, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- 16 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 4] $80.00 16 Week plan
- 16 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 5] $80.00 16 Week plan
- 16 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 1] $80.00 16 Week plan
Tanner Twigg
Ellendale, North Dakota, United States
5km Strength & Conditioning Recreational
- Beginner 5K $35.00 8 Week plan
- Intermediate 5k $35.00 8 Week plan
Martinus Evans
Atlanta, New York, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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
- 5K Walking Plan $40.00 10 Week plan
- 10K Walk/Run Level 1 $40.00 10 Week plan
Quint Van Beek
Chicago, Illinois, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- Custom Training Plan $80.00 12 Week plan
- Custom Training Plan $100.00 16 Week plan
- Custom Training Plan $120.00 20 Week plan
Tammy Whyte
Chicago, IL, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- 18 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 4] $90.00 18 Week plan
- 18 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 3] $90.00 18 Week plan
- 18 week Marathon Training Plan [Level 2] $90.00 18 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.
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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 5K and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.
Yes! These coaches specialize in Certified Strength and Conditioning and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.
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 5K training, so you get a plan built around your race distance rather than a generic template.
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