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Recreational Runners Private Coaches in the United States

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Denver Colorado United States
Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (75) 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. +1
  • Personal Coaching — Limited Communication (VDOT only) $154.99 /mo
  • Personal Run Coaching- Unlimited Communication (app, emails, text, and 1 call per month) $239.99 /mo
  • Unlimited Communication with WEEKLY Call/Zoom $449.99 /mo
Hillsborough North Carolina United States
Megan Cooke

Megan Cooke

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

Recreational Competitive Boston Marathon

4.9 (57) 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.
  • NGU Private Monthly Coaching with Running Coach Megan $350.00 /mo
West Covina California United States
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (10)
  • High School Supplemental Guidance $99.00 /mo
  • Monthly Personalized Coaching $125.00 /mo
Eureka Missouri United States
Dylan Belles

Dylan Belles

Eureka, Missouri, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (48) 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 Dylan Belles Performance Coaching $150.00 /mo
NY NY United States
Amy Sitar

Amy Sitar

NY, NY, United States

Recreational Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (37) 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. +1
  • Custom Monthly Calendar w/ Private Coaching $180.00 /mo
  • Custom Monthly Training Calendar w/ Private Coaching (Premium) $249.99 /mo
New York New York United States
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

Recreational Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (30) 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. +1
  • Individualized Custom Run Coaching $155.00 /mo
  • Individualized Run+Strength Coaching $180.00 /mo
Kansas City MO United States
John Carstens

John Carstens

Kansas City, MO, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (19) 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.
  • Online Private Coaching $50.00 /mo
_ Minnesota United States
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

Recreational Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (28) 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. +1
  • 1-on-1 Coaching (*FULL*) $195.00 /mo
Baltimore Arizona United States
John Reniewicki

John Reniewicki

Baltimore, Arizona, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (13) 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.
  • Monthly Premium Plan + Post Run Strength/Mobility $165.00 /mo
Albany New York United States
Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Albany, New York , United States

Recreational Nutrition Boston Marathon

4.9 (51) 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.
  • A. Coaching w/ Limited Communication (in-app only) $97.00 /mo
  • B. Coaching w/ Standard Communication (in-app + 1 call/mo) $197.00 /mo
  • C. Coaching w/ Premium Communication (in-app + text/email + 2 calls/mo) $297.00 /mo
Mars Pennsylvania United States
Caitlin Rushlander

Caitlin Rushlander

Mars, Pennsylvania, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (8) 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.
  • Private Run Coach + Personalized Strength Training Plan $120.00 /mo
Chicago Illinois United States
Katie Fedoronko

Katie Fedoronko

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (7) 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.
  • 1:1 Private Coaching $90.00 /mo
Savannah Virginia United States
Colin Cronin

Colin Cronin

Savannah, Virginia, United States

Recreational High School Nutrition

4.9 (11)
  • A. Coaching w/ Limited Communication (app only) $97.00 /mo
  • B. Coaching w/ Standard Communication (+ emails, texts, 1 call/mo) $147.00 /mo
  • C. Coaching w/ Premium Communication (+ emails, texts, 4 calls/mo) $197.00 /mo
Houston Texas United States
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

Recreational Competitive Beginner

5.0 (4) 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. +1
  • 1-on-1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Santa Barbara CA United States
Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (3) 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. +1
  • Standard monthly coaching plan (online only) $165.00 /mo
  • Standard monthly coaching plan (online only) + Customized Strength Training $230.00 /mo
  • Premium Private monthly coaching plan + Customized Strength Training $425.00 /mo
Flagstaff Arizona United States
Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (3) 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. +1
  • Olympic Marathon Trials Standard Chase - Qualified Athletes Only $60.00 /mo
  • Famdeal $100.00 /mo
  • Private Coaching - Jay $100.00 /mo
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Flagstaff Arizona United States
Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (2) 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.
  • Basic Personal Training $129.00 /mo
Cranberry Township Pennsylvania United States
Chucky Bizzarro

Chucky Bizzarro

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Recreational Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (2) 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.
  • Basic Private Coaching $100.00 /mo
  • Premium Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Chattanooga Tennessee United States
Andie Cozzarelli

Andie Cozzarelli

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (2) 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.
  • Private Individualized Coaching $142.00 /mo
Portland OR United States
Ariane Hendrix Roach

Ariane Hendrix Roach

Portland, OR, United States

Recreational Competitive High School

5.0 (1) 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.
  • 1 on 1 Coaching $80.00 /mo
  • Private 1-on-1 Coaching $100.00 /mo

Private Coaching Offers From US-Based Running Coaches

Why Work With a Coach Based in the United States

A US-based coach pairs the Private Coaching format with local knowledge: American race calendars, qualifying standards, and training conditions across regions. Every offer is grounded in the VDOT methodology, the individualized training-pace system developed by two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels. Each Private Coaching listing spells out what's included and what it costs before you commit, and every profile was reviewed before going live on the marketplace.

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FAQ

Yes. Coaching runs remotely through messaging and in-app feedback, so time zones rarely matter day to day - and if scheduling matters to you, message the coach before buying to confirm how they communicate.

Profiles are reviewed before going live, and many US coaches hold USATF or RRCA certifications or are V.O2 Certified. Each profile lists credentials, and you can filter by certification.

It's an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, drawn from his book Daniels' Running Formula, and coaches need to score 80% or higher to pass. It's optional and sits alongside USATF and RRCA as one of three credentials you can filter by.

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! These coaches specialize in Recreational Runners 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 Private. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.

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.