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Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Welcome to our UESCA Coach Directory! Use the below search criteria to find the right UESCA Coach for you (** Please note, more robust location specific search criteria will soon be added). UESCA Certified Coaches have undertaken a high level of comprehensive, science-based coaching education to better serve their clients and help them achieve their goals.

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Meet Kristen

Dr. Kristen Salkas is a UESCA-certified run coach specializing in beginner and intermediate runners. She also specializes in parathletes (athletes with disabilities). She has a PhD in Disability Studies and takes a science-minded approach to training and racing. Her owns and runs K Salk Coaching.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Olita

Olita is the owner of Blue Horizon Endurance, which focusses on coaching ultrarunning and the new sport of swimrun. She is a former Division I swimmer, who has competed in hundreds of triathlons, open water races, and running races. Wanna try something new? Try swimrun or ultrarunning!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Swimming
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Remo

Hi! I'm Remo and I live in Austin, TX, coaching ultrarunners from 50K to 200+ miles and beyond. Whether you're just getting started on your ultra journey or are looking to improve at your next ultra, I can help you with a personalized running, strength and nutrition coaching to crush your next race!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Jillian

Jillian is a full-time fitness instructor, personal trainer, endurance coach and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner in Denver, CO.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Char

I'm your future partner in running and endurance greatness. With a passion for helping athletes fuel their best performance, I blend expert nutritional advice with a love for all things running. Together we'll optimize your nutrition, enhance your energy, and turn your run dreams into reality.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Demri

Your 1:1 hype woman and certified online run coach. I am a lifelong runner who believes that runners succeed when they streamline running with nutrition, strength training and mindset work.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Ben

When I discovered ultra marathons in 2006, I was instantly hooked. Since then, I have helped athletes prepare for and cross finish lines at ultras around the globe including Western States, Leadville Trail, Bighorn, Vermont, Old Dominion, Wasatch Front, Javelina, and others.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Jessica

I’m a coach based in Western North Carolina, specializing in runners from 5k to 100 miles. With a holistic approach blending intuition and science, I help athletes build strength, resilience, and confidence. Running is a tool for healing, but true growth comes from finding your second wind.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Kayley

Hi! I’m Kayley- I live right outside of Denver with my husband and two pups- Hoka & Addy. I’m soon to be 29 and at this stage a “seasoned” runner who became a coach because I love helping others chase their goals.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Collin

After 15 years of running in the USA, my lady and I have begun living abroad to better understand the world we live in. Prior to this, we lived in the Midwest, Florida, and along the Rocky Mountain range. Running with teams and friends along trails all the way.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Amanda

I was not a fan of running in high school though I played many sports and ran winter track all four years.

I ran my first half marathon in 2013 solely to earn the "13.1" magnet for my car.

A decade later, I've run 15 half marathons, 12 marathons, and qualified as a Marathon Maniac.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Santhosh

Founder of Runner’s High, a social enterprise and running community that changes lives through long-distance running. Coaching runners since 2005 from 5K distances to Ultra marathons, empowering many to make a lifestyle change. He works on various initiatives for inclusion in running.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Andrea

Sono Andrea Formenti, Runner, Trail Runner ed Ultratrailer per passione.
Mi piace trasmettere agli altri la mia passione e soprattutto diffondere questo sport con competenza e passione.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Chase

I'm incredibly passionate about the sport of running. I love finding ways to optimize, tweak, and constantly work to improve performance. Strength training in concert with a powerful running plan is always at the core of my coaching philosophy. I can't wait to hear more about your running journey!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Ian

Hi, I’m Ian Garnett, an ultra runner, adventurer, and certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach. I have a deep passion for trail running, exploration, and self-expression. I aim to guide athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve breakthroughs through tailored coaching and holistic support.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Thomas

My name is Thomas Bowling and I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 30 years. I have always had an interest in Sports Psychology and found that my own endurance running was the perfect place to continue practicing the development of a positive mindset.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Dorota

Hi, Dorota here. I am an experienced trail, ultra and mountain runner who loves to share knowledge, experience and passion for running. I am a UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) and Leader in Running Running Fitness (LiRF) and UESCA Ultra Running Coach. My home is Bristol, UK.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Arabelle

I've been working in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years and I work with all ranges of experience from training for a first 5k to multi-day ultramarathons. My passion lies in helping others to find their potential and accomplish things they hadn't thought possible.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Jason (Jay)

My name is Jay Steinberg and I'm a running coached based in Evergreen Colorado. You can usually find me on my local trails running with my son, dogs and friends. Or at the track coaching for the local middle school and Youth USATF cross country and track teams.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Jade

I have experience working with and advising athletes with different goals and backgrounds from preparing for a personal best 5k to crushing an ultra endurance race. I enjoy working with adult athletes of all ages and take a holistic approach to tailoring training to an individual's lifestyle.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Chris

I specialize in everyday recreational athletes and age group competitors. I love helping cyclist and trail runners explore their own frontiers through endurance sports. Whether you are new to endurance sports, develop a healthy lifestyle or stand on podium let me help you explore your frontiers!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Amrit

ACE Certified Personal Trainer, UESCA Running Coach, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Girls Gone Strong (GGS) Certified Professional with 7+ years of client-facing experience. Specializes in strength training, running performance, and behavior-focused nutrition coaching.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Krystyna

Hi! I’m KK – a British outdoor educator, expedition leader and idGuides' founder (when I'm on the clock) and an ultra runner and adventurer (when I’m not). I'm currently based in Indonesia, and specialise in leading treks, trail run training retreat & ultra trail journeys for training & exploration.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Felipe

Ultra-Runner, Road Runner, Speaker, Running Coach (Fly Running), Entrepreneur (Endure Camps and Endure Hikes).
Over 18 years running with +55 Ultra-Marathons, +10 Marathons and +150 Trail Races.
100 Mile: 22:03 hrs / 100 km: 9:50 hrs / 80 km: 7:18 hrs / 50 km: 4:15 hrs / Marathon: 2:56 hrs

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Dave

I'm Coach Dave, located in Dover, NH, and I'm deeply passionate about endurance sports. From triathlons to marathons, ultra runs, and off-road cycling, I thrive on pushing boundaries and guiding others to reach their full potential. Let's connect and work together.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Krishnadas

Played amateur-level soccer through high school and college and was a one-time state-level yoga competition champion. Ran everything from 5k to Marathon. No records here, barring the pleasant surprise of getting placed in age group in local (NJ) 8k, 10K and Half Marathons.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Alaa

I'm as well an athlete, coming from Martial Arts background with 20+ years experience in practicing and coaching. The journey to endurance sport wasn't an easy move, but definitely full of joy. I'm sort of an old school coach! I do believe in human body capabilities to learn and adapt.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Nan

I help people get better relationship with exercise and training.
I would love to be part of the athletic/sporting journey of anyone wanting to get into endurance sports.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Diana

Hi, my name is Diana now part of the UESCA running coach team. In addition to being a running coach I am also a personal trainer. My goal on this journey is to help people with depression and anxiety and introduce the sport of running into their lives.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Calum

I’m a keen runner with a passion to learn and develop constantly whilst working with athletes to achieve their goals.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Alyssa

Retired from professional racing myself, I am a full-time endurance sports coach. I work with triathletes and runners of all abilities. I also love coaching endurance athletes looking to pursue other types of athletic endeavors such as adventure races, thru-hikes and FKTs!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Swimming
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Hadeel

Hi! I'm Hadeel
a 25 years old, runner, cyclist, and doctor who lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Asma

I’m Asma Zaghloul, a life coach and graduate student living in London Canada. With four kids keeping me on my toes, I balance my role as a student of counselling psychology with my work in community. My approach to counselling is client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Tim

I started informally coaching friends & work colleagues over 30 years ago before getting certified: USATF Level 2, RRCA Level II, Lydiard Level III,
VDOT O2 & UESCA. Now, I leverage that acquired knowledge & my own personal experience to help runners achieve their goals: PRs, BQs, first-timers, etc.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Jade

Hello! I'm Jade, a trail and ultrarunning coach with 5 years of coaching experience and 10+ years of elite/pro mountain and ultra trail racing experience. I love working with athletes beginner to advanced.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Griffin

I have been in the endurance world since I finished an IRONMAN before I graduated high school. IRONMANs quickly turned into marathons and eventually up to a 100 mile ultramarathon. I love helping spread the love of endurance sports and all the benefits they can bring to your life.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Swimming
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Irene

I began competing in 2017. I have experience in short/long distances and on-road/trail events. I have a great understanding of the human body and physiology, as I am a Dr in Biomedicine and a student in sports medicine and science, knowing how to adapt the training according to the athlete's needs.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Jessica

Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a lifelong runner and began trail racing in 2018. I believe in meeting athletes where they are at and aiming trajectory towards those "dream big" goals. We celebrate the highs, the lows, and everything in between while in that process!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Nancy

The female athlete is unique... we don’t look or think like men and we certainly don’t run like men! As women, our needs and approaches are different and Coach Nancy will open you up to a world of information, inspiration and power that takes into account your special needs as a female athlete.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Hajnalka

I create individual training plans for runners: beginners, newcomers, half marathon, marathon, or ultra runners. ☺ The runners I coach include ultra runners, cross country runners, marathoners, half marathoners, mums who are starting and restarting after childbirth.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Karen

After a few years of running as an elite master's marathoner who had qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, I have turned to running Mountain Ultra Trail races. I enjoy the science of running (nutrition and training) and use this and my experience to bring out the best in my athlete's!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Carlos

With 8 years of military former experience i discover one of my passion for Road running, Off Road & Obstacle Course Races and helping others and get motivated to got Certified in Puerto Rico to the DRD as a Personal Trainer and Athletics Coach and still study is important to always have challenge

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Jean

As an experienced endurance athlete, two-time Ironman triathlete, ultra distance trail runner and marathoner, I believe that training for sports is an analogy for life. The skills that you develop through training can help you to perform better in all aspects of your life.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Sofie

In balancing a demanding career, personal passions, or managing type 1 diabetes, customized coaching to:
Train smarter, not harder.
Build strength, endurance, and resilience.
Overcome obstacles of work-life balance to blood sugar mgmt.
Achieve your goals, whether Olympic Trials or first mile.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Alex

A lifelong trail enthusiast and avid runner, my journey into trail running was inspired in my youth by exploring the rugged terrain of the San Francisco Bay Area. Now I have made this a lifelong pursuit of traveling all over the world for races and want to share it with others.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Will

Smarter training = Stronger Running

My coaching is for anyone looking to train smarter, run stronger, and have fun along the way. Whatever you want to run, I’ll create a customised plan for you that maximises the value of your training and ensures you get the most out of every run.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Martin

I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa, home of the Comrades Marathon. I started informal coaching in 2018, and founded Snowy Mountain Endurance in 2020. I hold a postgraduate degree in civil engineering and specialised as a structural design engineer.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Ignatius

Banker-turn-Running Coach focused on providing bespoke training programme for beginner runners who are looking for detailed guidance on how to improve your running and fitness in general!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
Coaching Experience

0-1 year