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

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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 Dan

Hi, I'm Dan Cook. I love getting out in nature, running trails, and helping others find the next best version of themselves.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
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Meet Joseph

As a triathlete, marathoner, and certified coach, I help athletes optimize their training, nutrition, and mindset. With a proven track record in endurance sports, I offer personalized coaching to build resilience, mental toughness, and guide you to reach your full potential in every race!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Félix

Performance-driven triathlon coach with 20+ years of athletic excellence. Former track athlete, Certified Professional Bike Fitter, and accomplished triathlete delivering results through precision.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Callie

An ad agency professional turned ultra runner turned ultra running coach.

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

0-1 year

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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 Andrew

I’m Andrew Wojciak: a mountain athlete and endurance coach specializing in technical ultramarathons. I help runners build the speed, strength, and injury resilience needed for the gnarliest terrain through a disciplined, systems-based approach to training and recovery.

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

0-1 year

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Meet James

As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, James Nalley specializes in race distances of 50k to 250+ miles ranging from flat terrain at sea level to high-altitude mountain races. He also specializes in timed-loop events ranging from six hours to six days, with many podium wins in these categories.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michael

Started running... then fell down the rabbit hole and returned to school to learn everything I could about it.

Coaching 13+ Yrs
Registered Physiotherapist
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Kinesiology
UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach
Running Injury Assessment and Treatment

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

10+ years

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Meet Vincent Julius

Coach VJ is a passionate beginner runner who is dedicated to improving his own running journey while helping others do the same.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Fernando

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Fernando. Soy corredor, entrenador de correr y médico especialista. Trabaja conmigo y juntos lograremos desarrollar todo tu pontencial y encontrar la mejor versión de ti. ¡Vamos!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sławomir

– My name is Sławek,
– I'm 44 years old,
– Running in the mountains for over nine years
– Current distances – 100 km – 150km with elevation gain between 5-10%

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

0-1 year

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Meet Scipio

Hi, my name is Scipio Bergkamp, a Dutch marathon runner and UESCA certified running coach. I have a BSc. in medicine and a MSc. in human movement sciences. I am based out of the Netherlands and provide personal coaching online and 1:1.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Frank

Hello! My name is Frank Markham. I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach located in Williamsburg, Virginia. I am also a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Samantha

My name is Sammy! I am a certified personal trainer and run coach with a background in Pilates. I am an Olympian in the sport of pentathlon which consists of swimming, fencing, running, shooting and equestrian. I love helping others achieve their wellness, fitness, and life goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Zsuzsi

When running becomes a lifestyle, workouts bring happiness, and a race is the culmination of training. As a running coach, my main task is to help my students achieve their goals while also cultivating a love for running within them.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Kristen

I find joy in the mountains, good books, and strong coffee. My love affair with running began when I was in grade school and has allowed me to explore the best and most vulnerable parts of myself over the past 20 years. I believe in sweating the details and working as a team toward big goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Meg

I am passionate about mental health, am a diehard Swiftie, and love all things Alani and coffee. I have run 77 miles, love triathlons, and started coaching to originally help my friends and I train for races.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Charlotte

My first marathon was in 2006, and my first ultra in 2015. Since then I have run over 280 marathons with 100+ of those being ultras. I try to make running as fun as possible, so run all my races in costume, which is why I'm known as "Marathon CostumeChic"!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lisa

Lisa is a firm believer that the mental aspect of running is just as important as the physical, and her training incorporates both.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Chris

Chris Bhulai is an Orlando-based endurance and hybrid coach specializing in sustainable run performance. He has competed in multiple half marathons and HYROX events, bringing firsthand racing experience into his coaching. With a background in law enforcement and group fitness coaching, he works with

Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Tyler

My name is Tyler Miller and I was born and raised in Harrisonburg, VA! In high school, I was a sprinter in Track and Field and did not fall in love with distance running until the age of 28. In my first year of distance running, I was able to complete 5Ks, 10Ks, a Half-Marathon, and a Marathon.

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

0-1 year

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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
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

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Meet Stefano

I am Stefano and I will help you reach your personal goals, whether it's your first time running on trails or you want to improve your level of performance.
I am also certified as a breath coach and hypnotherapist (for the mental aspect of training).

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

0-1 year

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Meet Judith

Hi, my name is Judith and I've spent my life cheering for others to get outside and to get active. I am also the Founder of We Run Astur; a social club for all levels and terrain runners. The goal? Sweat, run and connect (with yourself, your community, your environment). 😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👏🙌🌳⛰️

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

1-3 years

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Meet Krhistan

34 y/o athlete, musician, husband & father in Palawan. With 6 years of road & trail experience, I coach with the same genuine care I give my family. Whether on pavement or mountain paths, I’ll help you find your rhythm in the wherever you are in this beautiful world. Let’s run, longer, together!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Elliot

I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach and I provide online coaching for all levels of runners.
No athlete is the same! and no race goal is identical, so each training plan I develop is athlete specific.
From daily training to race-day strategy, we work as a team to make your goals a reality!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Don Antonio Marcelo

I’m Don Santillan, a trail and ultra runner based in Baguio City, and I’ve been running since 2012. Growing up and training in the mountains shaped my love for long days on the trails and for the lessons that only ultras can teach patience, humility, and resilience.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Taylor

My mission is to guide people to accomplish their goals by creating lasting adaptations to run faster, move stronger and recover fully. My initials are TLC and that is my coaching style. I do not believe that exercise should hurt the body, only improve it.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Caroline

With expertise in Pilates & specialised training in back pain, bone health, older adults, and pre- & postnatal care, I blend these principles with running coaching. My holistic approach helps clients move pain-free, build strength, achieve their fitness & performance goals with confidence & care.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Nicole

Want a run coach who specializes in female runners 35+, values healthy eating (but won’t make you track macros), loves a challenging workout & understands that a good coach inspires, motivates & guides you to get more out of yourself than you ever thought possible!?

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

5-10 years

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Meet - Jappas

I'm a certified UESCA Triathlon, Cycling and Ultra Running Coach and have a proven track record of helping athletes like you, develop sport specific strength in the swim, on the bike, and the run. Since 2012, I have successfully coached many athletes and helped them achieve their goals.

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 Philipp

Als Physiotherapeut und Laufcoach unterstütze ich Dich dabei, SMART und transparent Deine Ziele zu erreichen.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Pamela

My clients are a part of my heart. I live for what I do! I've coached hundreds of runners in Germany, as well as the US and the UK, in the past 15 yrs. Communication is key and plans are always individual and unique to each and every person.

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

10+ years

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Meet Daniel

I am a running coach specialising in trail ultramarathons. After more than 15 years of racing these myself, I have been coaching since early 2025.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Brett

I love moving efficiently through the mountains, which I do in the form of ski mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, trail running, and backpacking. Intentional training helped me break through a personal fitness plateau, and now I love helping mountain athletes achieve their own goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Pamela

I am a World and USA Record holder in multiple Ultramarathons. I am still working part time in Nurse Anesthesiology. I received my Certified UESCA Coaching Certificate together my knowledge as a runner and help Utrarunners begin their journey!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
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Meet Frank

I'm a long-time runner and lover of all things running. I've made form and strength a core of my practice, both in running and coaching. I'd love to help you reach your goals, whether that's running your first 5k, setting a new PR, or crossing the finish of a 100-miler.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Michael

Hello, my name is Michael, I was born in Venezuela, I currently live in Salt Lake City – Utah.
I am an amateur mountain runner with more than 10 years of experience.
Ultra Running Coach certified by UESCA.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Regan

I am an ex collegiate swimmer turned triathlete. I signed up for my first triathlon and absolutely fell in love with the sport and the environment.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Valarie

Coach Val is the founder of Running on Carbs, an online run coaching and plant-based nutrition company dedicated to helping busy professional women thrive as runners in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Dorota

Hi, I’m Dorota, an ultrarunner and coach based in Germany, Europe. I help runners prepare for trail and ultra distances with a balanced approach to performance, recovery, and long-term health.

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

I was a previous D1 cross country and distance running athlete, and marathon runner, and I recently earned my ultramarathon badge!

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

Hi! And welcome to Elevate Trail Running! I provide one on one coaching as well as personalized plans, all for an affordable price! I work virtually with clients, so I am able to work with anyone, anywhere! Looking forward to meeting you!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Audree

I am a newly-certified trail and ultra running coach based in North Vancouver, Canada. I grew up in Quebec and moved to British Columbia 15 years ago, where I fell in love with long distance running and, later on, trail and mountain running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Onno

Running made me healthier and happier. Getting fitter, faster and training injury-free, meeting great people and spending time outdoors are my goals. UESCA significantly advanced my knowledge base. I'm an experience "stryd" runner and novice triathlete. Run as you are!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ian

Hi, I'm Ian. I am a UK-based running coach, though happy to provide virtual coaching wherever you are in the world.

I specialise in coaching runners aged 40+ for any distance from 5k upwards, though more of my experience is geared towards longer distance from half-marathon upwards.

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

0-1 year

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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