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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 Samantha

Hello, my name is Sam and I am a UESCA certified run coach. I have been running for a little over 10 years and after all those years of running, I decided that I wanted to become a run coach. I am excited for the opportunity to help others enjoy running too.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kaitlyn

My name is Kaitlyn, I live in Chicago and I have been coaching runners since 2019! Before coaching runners, I was (and still am) a certified personal trainer, primarily teaching group fitness classes. I've been a runner for over half of my life and I don't plan on stopping any time soon!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jazmine

Jazmine believes in 5 pillars for providing the best coaching to her athletes: Training, Nutrition, Energy, Recovery, and Mental attuning.

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

I've been a self-trained athlete and my desire to enhance my knowledge in the sport of trail and ultra running has led be me get certified with UESCA as an ultrarunning coach. I'm an experienced trail runner with specialisation in technical and non-technical running up to 100km distances.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Mateo

Soy colombiano, atleta y coach de deportes de resistencia.
Triatleta de ultradistancia (Ultraman) e Ironman, ex coach e instructor tándem de paracaidismo (19-20) y apneista.
Me apasiona acompañar a las personas a fortalecer su mente y superar sus límites para alcanzar sus metas a través del deporte

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

1-3 years

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Meet Logan

I am a former professional cyclist working with athletes to optimize their training and well-being for a harmonized performance where the athlete can truly experience the best out of themselves.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Robert

Aloha!

I have been coaching HS XC/Track for 11 years and am eager to expand my range to the longer distances. I'm excited to work with adults towards their running goals while maintaining their love for the sport. I look forward to working with you soon!

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

10+ years

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Meet Gregg

Passionate about pushing yourself to see what your body is truly capable of in the world of endurance sport.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Melissa

I am a mom, wife, daughter, ultrarunner, and coach! I am UESCA certified in Ultrarunning and Endurance Sports Nutrition and have my Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. I have been running since 7yo, competed in HS and college XC and track, several marathons, 3 Ironmans, distances up to 100 mile

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

MY PASSION FOR CYCLING AND FITNESS HAS FUELED MY DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS NAVIGATE THEIR NUTRITIONAL GOALS. IN A WORLD FULL OF FAD DIETS AND SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, IT CAN BE TRICKY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT OUR BODIES NEED TO PERFORM AT THEIR BEST.

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

0-1 year

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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 John

I enjoy taking runners from couch to 5K and beyond up to a full marathon. The primary focus is on injury prevention and creating a philosophy of long term running in addition to strength training.

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

10+ years

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Meet Rob

GB International athlete, and part of the Pyllon Ultra coaching platform. I coach short course (marathon and less) road, trail, cross country, road ultra and trail ultra athletes. We believe in smart training and building a community of people looking to imrpove their lifestyle through this sport.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jenn

I enjoy working with new or young athletes in the beginning of their running journey, although I am not afraid to help an experienced runner find their way to a PR or other goal. My specialty is with the HALF marathon or shorter.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alexander

I have been an avid runner since childhood and want to help share that passion with fellow runners looking to improve performance or consistency. Living and racing in China has given me a great insight into the booming running culture in the country and I want to share that experience with expats.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jason

In addition to being a practicing sports medicine and emergency medicine physician in upstate New York, I've been coaching high school, college, and post-collegiate athletes of all ages for nearly twenty years, and am one of the trail and ultrarunning coaches with Boundless Coaching.

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

10+ years

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Meet Jen

Hi! Jen here and I love all things fitness, running, family and friends....and if you can combine them, AMAZING! I've been a fitness professional for 20 years & really became focused on running about 8 years ago. I'm a mom of 2 boys and lover of all animals!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Razvan

UESCA-certified running coach and active-duty U.S. Army soldier with experience in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 10th Special Forces Group. I coach beginner runners, tactical athletes preparing for military selections, and endurance athletes from their first race to ultramarathons.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Tomas

Passionate about fostering resilience, joy, and connection through the running. With a holistic approach, I help runners achieve their goals while embracing the journey and the spirit of the trail.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Chris

Hi, I'm Chris Lewis, a passionate ultra-runner based in the Middle East. With a passion for the trails, I've completed three editions of the Lakeland 100, one of the most challenging ultra-marathons out there. My personal best time is 22:18, and I'm proud to have finished 5th overall in 2022.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jenny

Hello! My name is Jenny. I’m a newer runner I’ve completed 2 half marathons and I’m in the training process for my first full marathon! I love running with my dog who is excellent at keeping my easy runs easy since she is a hound & stops to sniff ALL THE TIME! I look forward to working with you!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ricky

My name is Ricky, and I have a lifelong passion for running that span from my youth as a middle-distance track athlete to my time serving in the Marine Corps, where I trained for the 5K distance. These days, I've taken my running to the next level by training for ultramarathons.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Nicolette

I am a middle-aged female coach & athlete with a love for nature, movement & performance sports. I have a degree in veterinary science and so a broad knowledge of anatomy & physiology. My passion is improving the lives of others, be it animal or human.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Islam

I’m Islam Gebril, Engineer and Amateur Ultra Runner, lives in Saudi, always happy to run and help others run properly.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kostiantyn

I’m Kosta, a UESCA coach based in Toronto. Over 3 years, I’ve raced 70K to 200K across mountains and roads. I’ve learned that ultrarunning is a gateway to seeing the beauty in life. My mission is to help city-dwellers navigate flat terrain training to experience the wonder of trail races.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Naman

I’m Naman Shah. I’m a runner. I have done 4 FMs and lot of HMs. My best time in FM is 3:44 and HM is a 1:39. I have done couple of ultra running distances as well. I have also done pacing in events.

Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet David

I coach athletes who are new to running who have their sights set on races from 5K to 10K. With time, these athletes sometimes choose to progress to run longer distances like the half marathon and marathon.

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

My mission is simple: to help 'normal' people complete their first ultramarathon and experience the growth, satisfaction and achievement that can only come from being truly outside your comfort zone.

This is a truly life-changing sport.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alex

Father, husband and runner. There is something about moving through space that is truly special.
Couple of times 100 miler finisher (Val d'Aran and UTMB).
Quite a few times 100k finisher.
2h44 marathon runner.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Phil

I’m a teacher, NASM CPT, coach at an F45, and endurance runner. I am new as a certified running coach, but not new as a coach/teacher. I mostly do race half marathon or more, and completed 4 Ultra Marathons with my longest being 50 miles. I have the experience and would love to share what I know.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Danny

Hello, my name is Danny Brigman and I'm a father of 5 kids, work full time, and train for ultra marathons so I understand how difficult it can be to make time for training along with life's other demands. I'm Native American and can understand the cultural differences that others may not.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Gayle

In addition to being a competitive runner, I am also a certified UESCA and VDOT running coach. I have been running most of my life and love sharing my passion for the sport with others.
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far." — John Bingham

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jodi

Hi! I’m Jodi (Brown) and I’m a psychological therapist, run coach and personal trainer. I offer a unique combination of run coaching (all the usual things you’d expect from a run coach) alongside psychotherapy (CBT & ACT). I'm there to work with you, side by side, to help you achieve your goals.

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

3-5 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 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

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Meet Ron

I am a husband, father,K-5 PE Teacher, fitness fanatic, and runner. I am a former college athlete that got into competitive running later in life. I soon realized that running was my new outlet for being competitive and clearing my mind each day.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Lily

Hello Runner! I am a Masters prepared Registered Nurse and I take my knowledge of how the body works, passion for coaching, and 15 years of running experience as a starting place in training my athletes. Find out how a Joyful Running approach can help you reach your next goal (JoyRuns-5K-Ultras)!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Kyle

I am a high-performance swim and triathlon coach dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential through evidence-based training and holistic development. With years of experience leading competitive swim programs and endurance athletes.

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 Jordan

Hi, I'm Jordan, I changed my life and became a runner in 2021, since then I've fallen in love with the marathon. I aim to inspire others at the marathon distance as both a coach and a runner.

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

0-1 year

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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 Yamil

I'm Yamil, a passionate ultrarunner who has recently become an Ultrarunning and Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach. I was the first Honduran to complete the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 176K race.

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

0-1 year

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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 Andrew

I love exploring new trails and discussing training ideas with friends. I'm always down for an adventure and am here to see how far the human body is capable of going!

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

0-1 year

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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 Alvin Lloyd

I am an experienced track and field coach, specialising in coaching high school athletes, for almost a decade. I have been teaching Running For Fitness courses at the tertiary level as well. In addition to my role at the university, I provide S&C to several varsity teams/clients.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Kevin

Ultra trail runner, entrepreneur, and now certified running coach. I help ambitious athletes train smarter, run farther, and last longer - combining elite-level thinking with real-world practicality.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Samantha

I came to coaching through my love of science, outdoor exercise, and local food. Science helps us understand how our bodies can adapt to training stimuli; outdoor exercise keeps us moving and connected to nature; local food nourishes our bodies and connects us to our communities.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Giuseppe

Hi there! I'm passionate about marathons with personal experience in long-distance running. I offer personalized training and strategies to help you reach your goals, improve performance, and prevent injuries. Let’s tackle marathon challenges together. There is no wall.

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

0-1 year