Coach Directory

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 Chris

An accomplished endurance athlete, competing primarily on long distance mountain and trails. Chris Holdsworth, an inov-8 athlete and fully qualified UESCA Endurance Coach and UKA coach, set up Endurance State Training to help others achieve their goals through his knowledge and vast experience.

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

1-3 years

Meet Ana

My name is Ana Palacios, though most people simply call me Annie. I am an avid road runner, having ran 7 marathons to date and many other distances in between ranging from the 5k to the half marathon. I Boston Qualified for Boston Marathon 2024, and my current marathon PR is 3:40.

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

0-1 year

Meet Katie

I am a very driven individual and I like to set big goals and put in the work to achieve them. I love to explore new areas, whether on or off road, and discover new ways to connect old running routes.

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

0-1 year

Meet Leanne

I only started running in 2017 but immediately fell in love with it. I hired my own coach in 2018 and it was a game changer. In 2020 I decided to take a coaching certification because I wanted to share my passion for the sport and help other achieve their goals!

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

1-3 years

Meet Alyssa

15+ years of Coaching Experience - Biomechanics & Injury Prevention focus
25+ years of Racing Experience - Long course & Running/Ultra focus
12 years of Team Coaching Experience - DC Triathlon Head Coach for Olympic, HIM & IM Training Programs
BS in Occupational Therapy & MBA

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

10+ years

Meet Sandy

Sandy is an UESCA certified Ultrarunning Coach, AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, Registered and Licensed Dietitian, and holds a Masters of Public Health. A mother of two teenagers, Sandy values her own time out for shenanigans and challenges the CUSS Running crew offer

Meet Cindy

My passion is to help others achieve a happy & healthy lifestyle and help them realize their full potential to do great things, whether its running their 1st 5K or completing an ultramarathon.

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

1-3 years

Meet Natalie

Hi everyone! I am Natalie (she/her), and I enjoy running ultra distances in the alpine and on the trails here in Colorado. I've been doing ultras for almost ten years--my first few were in Nagano, Japan--and have been coaching all distances for a few years, too.

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

1-3 years

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

Meet Aramis

I started running at the age of 40 and weighed 135kg. I had two disc hernias and a chronic asthma when I started running.
The sport has given so much to my life, and I want to support others in finding the love for the outdoors and to have a healthy and active lifestyle.

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

1-3 years

Meet Ted

I'm a 52-year-old with three young children who want to stay young and keep moving! I live in Sacramento, California. I started running cross-country in high school and eventually found myself wandering around gyms not making progress in my fitness. Running found me again and here I am!

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

3-5 years

Meet Chris

I am a passionate runner and coach. My clients range from the 5K distance all the way up to ultra-marathons, and everything in-between. My focus is to put the athlete first which includes addressing injury prevention, specific goals, and having the willpower to bring out the best in yourself.

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

5-10 years

Meet Zulfiya

My name is Zulfiya. And I've been coaching for about 5 years. I specialize in trail races for short and ultra distances.

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

3-5 years

Meet Carl

Ann Arbor running coach Carl Jarema is focused on helping you on the roads and the trails, especially those new to trails and ultras. As a parent athlete himself, he’s used to balancing life and training for trail and ultra races and is here to help you too!

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

0-1 year

Meet Kaitlyn

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn - I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy and specialize in treating running-related injuries and getting runners back to doing what they love. I became a coach to help runners transition back to full training after injury and get those "always injured" runners training healthy again.

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

I'm Rachel. I'm an experienced trail and ultra runner. I live in West Sussex, where I'm a UK Athletics Fell and Mountain Running Coach and UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach. I own She Runs Outdoors, where I'm passionate about encouraging more women into trail and ultra running.

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

3-5 years

Meet Stewart

Hi folks. I've been running competitively for over 20 years. I started my running career in the British Army where I focused on cross-country. I now live in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. I took part in my first ultra in 2012 and enjoy seeing the steady progress that comes with consistent training.

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

1-3 years

Meet Karen

I've always been an athletic person, I grew up playing soccer. In H.S. and junior college I was a swimmer and lifeguard. Before moving to TX from CA in 2011 I was mainly mtb and playing soccer and doing the occasional run race . In 2015 a friend asked me to a triathlon and I got hooked.

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

3-5 years

Meet Bobby

I reside in the northwest corner of Arkansas. Many runners find it difficult to juggle family, work, and fitness. As a married father of four with a full-time job, I understand the struggle. I have been able to successfully train for and run races while balancing family and work.

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

1-3 years

Meet Bill

I have been a USA Cycling Level 2 and USA Cycling Power Certified trained coach with Peaks Coaching Group since 2008. Before joining Peaks, I was a nationally ranked cyclist and recipient of numerous cycling awards. I am also a certified personal fitness trainer.

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

10+ years

Meet Robert

Robert Operates RJH Fit Perspective,LLC:   Is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer,  Pn1 Precision Nutrition Coach, Running Coach U.E.S.C.A., and R.R.C.A. Certified, CPR/AED Certified with the American Red Cross, First Aid Certified, and successfully managed his own weight loss/lifestyle journey.

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

1-3 years

Meet Irem Can

Most runners do arbitrary workouts without having a systematic, progressive plan and they do workouts at suboptimal speeds because they don’t understand/know the purpose of the workouts. I'm explain the purpose of all of the important components of training and shows how to implement them.

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

5-10 years

Meet Hiroshi

Trail Running Vacation

Running is the best way to see the world.

On foot, runners enjoy parts of Japan that most tourists never get to see.

TRAIL Runners OSAKA began almost share trails and scenary in order to inspire trail running in Japan.

Most of people may have never heard of running

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

10+ years

Meet Jhovanna

Hi! I’m Jhovanna Therrien and I go by Jho (pronounced like “Jo/Joe”). I have more memories involving running than not and I'd love to help you do the same! My goal as your coach is to help prepare you to reach your running goals with completely individualized training plans.

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

I've represented Ireland at World & European Level in Ultra Distance including 100K, Ultra Trail & 24hrs. I have progressed from self coached to international level athlete and during this time began coaching kids at a local athletics club. This progressed to coaching the parents.

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

10+ years

Meet Nilendu

Hi,

I am a 53 year old Ultra Trail Runner, Swimmer and Cyclist who also love to train people with specific goals in Running. I am also a Senior Banker and a Certifies Life Coach. All my life experience coupled with the Running Coach certification from UESCA makes me a complete coach.

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

1-3 years

Meet Ram

I’ve been in Endurance Sport since 2011.
I’ve completed
18 Full marathons
B2B Comrades Ultra
Two oceans ultra
2*Oceanman 10k
2*70.3 Ironman

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

1-3 years

Meet Susan

As a lifelong runner I decided to become a coach to help others find joy on the run. I specialize in working with beginner and intermediate runners.

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

0-1 year

Meet Becky

My name is Becky! I'm a wife and a mom of 4...Yes they keep me on my toes. I'm a lover of all things running, fitness and enjoying the best years of my life and sharing that with my clients.

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

1-3 years

Meet Eric

I coach anyone from first time runners to PR chasers! Outside of pure running I also help OCR and hybrid racing athletes.

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

Hi! I am a wife, mother of five, ultramarathoner, certified ultra coach and one who's heart and feet belong in the mountains.

Whether you want to run your first ultra/trail race, add strength to your program, or crush that thru hike, I am here to help you build fitness and confidence.

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

Hey, my name is Andrew, but call me Suski. My running journey from marathons to 100 mile ultras led to a desire to help others realize that they have no limits. I've learned so much about life while out on the trail, and I want to help you achieve some audacious goals you never dreamed possible!

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

1-3 years

Meet Ram

UESCA certified Running Coach
Also am runner, swimmer, triathlete, and Yogi.
I have been regularly working with newbies in endurance sport by giving them proper direction and mindset needed

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

0-1 year

Meet Keenan

I am a husband, chihuahua father, and middle school teacher living in the high desert mountains of Tehachapi, CA. I have been a runner for 17 years. My other passions include reading, hiking, and meditation.

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

0-1 year

Meet Dennis

I am an athlete. I love to train and compete. I love the numbers and the data, but most of all I love to see others succeed. To help you find that energy deep inside that you did not know existed.
My coaching does not give you some pill or secret that is going to make you strong and fast.

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

5-10 years

Meet Tom

I'm an experienced runner from Newcastle, Australia. If you're looking to do your first trail race or ultra, or looking to push yourself with that next distance, I can help you get there!

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

3-5 years

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

Meet Amy

Hello, I'm Amy! I'm a certified Running Coach helping others build confidence and find joy in running so they can create a lifestyle of wellness and crush their goals.

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

1-3 years

Meet Luke

My name is Luke Humphrey and have been a runner since 1993 and a coach since 2006. I have logged over 100,000 Lifetime miles and my expertise is helping runners reach their potential!

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

10+ years

Meet Masazuumi

Each runner is unique, and even the same runner may require different approaches depending on the timing and goal. I will find the best course of action for each individual.

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

3-5 years

Meet Mike

Hello, I am a therapist, coach, athlete, writer, and a father. I coach with the renown Wy'east Wolfpack in the Pacific NW. I also operate a business called Aid Station Performance Therapy and Coaching that focuses on performance therapy and assisting people in meeting athletic and creative goals.

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

1-3 years

Meet Warren

My name is Warren, and I am a passionate runner, a UKA Running Coach and a qualified Sports & Exercise Nutritionist.
Certified via UESCA as an Ultra Running Coach which includes everything from muscle physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and running analysis

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

5-10 years

Meet Charmaine

It means a lot to me that I can support runners in their aspirations and goals. Preparing them mentally, and physically through to making smart race day decisions, enabling them to run their best on the day.

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

1-3 years

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

3-5 years

Meet Eric

Coach Eric Ahern is a Somerville-based running coach with a focus on Mountain Trail Ultras, such as the Vermont 100, as well as experience across multiple surfaces and distances, including the Boston Marathon and high school cross country and track athletes looking for off-season training.

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

5-10 years

Meet Kaitlyn

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in management of injured runners and getting them back to doing what they love. I became a coach to help runners bridge the gap between getting back to regular running and actual training. If you are coming off an injury, I can help!

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

1-3 years

Meet Leia

Leia has been coaching and teaching strength and agility classes through their business Team Sparkle for the past 6 years. They are passionate about coaching and working with athletes of all distances and abilities, with a niche in trail and Ultrarunning.

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

5-10 years

Meet Kelsey

Hello! My name is Kelsey McGill and I'm passionate about supporting others towards the goals they set for themselves. Whether you are new to running, or having years of experience under your belt, I would be honored to support you in your journey.

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

0-1 year