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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 Karen

I began a running career late in life. At the ripe age of 58 I began running, strength training, and embracing all exercising. I discovered the joys of feeling fit and from there I was hooked. Now, I want to coach older individuals and help them understand anyone can start running anytime.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Isabelle

Hello! I am a "lifestyle enthusiast" that has spent over a decade sharpening my skills around program design, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, sleep & recovery, and putting theory into practice for all sorts of learners. My purpose in life is to be an encyclopedia of support for my clients.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Vitaly

Hey, I’m Vitaly — a UESCA-certified running coach with deep roots in athletics. I offer personal coaching worldwide, blending science and experience into every training plan.

While my own specialty is sprint (800m), I coach runners across all distances (1k to 42k). And I do it with passion.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Chiara

I’m a certified ultrarunning coach through UESCA and a passionate trail and ultra athlete who believes that big goals deserve smart preparation. Today, I help runners train with structure, confidence, and purpose — so they can pursue ambitious goals while staying healthy and enjoying the process.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Tomokazu

My name is Tomokazu Ihara (Tomo)
I am an Ultrarunning coach based in Takao, Tokyo, Japan.
I have been running Ultra's for more than 15yrs and have ran 70 hundred mile races (and runs).
My passion is to share my experience to help and support my clients achieve their goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Christian

Christian is a multi-faceted endurance athlete with nearly 13 years of experience across the OCR, triathlon, Ironman, Otillo, and ultra-running industries. He was the first male to ever set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to complete an ultramarathon distance on every continent.

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

3-5 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 Jennifer

I started running in 2013, during my early 30s. Running has never come naturally or easy for me, yet I have managed to conquer ultra distances up to 100 miles through consistent, steady training. My passion is to support others while they aim to reach their goals!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lauren

I am an ultrarunner with a background in sports medicine and exercise science. Whether it be volunteering at an aid station, crewing, pacing, or running, I can always be found somewhere along the trail.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Steve

I'm a native New Yorker who found confidence and purpose through running. As a coach, I believe in helping others push past perceived limits and build a lifelong, rewarding relationship with the sport—one rooted in self-belief, consistency, and pride in what the body and mind can achieve.

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

10+ years

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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
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Meet Phillip

I work with runners who want to get more from their running and be fit for the life they want to live now and into the future by taking an holistic approach to my coaching, covering the three pillars of training, nutrition and mindset.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Mike

A lifelong athlete, you embody discipline, resilience, and a passion for challenge. Your journey is marked by dedication to your sport, teaching you valuable lessons in perseverance and teamwork. Beyond physical fitness, you've developed mental fortitude and a drive to excel in all aspects of life.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Lee Stephen

Years of coaching and racing experience.
Highly knowledgeable with racing and nutrition.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Zdenek

Former athlete, floorball player, and survival racer, currently an ultrarunner. My experience as a PE teacher and conditioning coach has led me to specialize in running. I focus on technical and fitness development, utilizing data analysis from labs and fieldwork to support athletes in their goals.

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

10+ 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 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 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

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Meet TJ

I'm TJ Harms-Synkiew. I've coached people and ran races from 1 mile to 200 miles. Including unofficial, solo efforts, I've ran 47+ ultramarathons. I love helping people achieve their goals while enjoying themselves and continuing to fall in love with running in the process.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Szymon

I didn't begin running to win races, but out of pure boredom. Today, as a corporate professional and a 2:47 marathoner, I help busy people balance their demanding careers with serious endurance goals. No guesswork, just evidence-based training tailored to your real life.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Natalie

I specialize in trail and ultra running. However, I have experience in all distances ranging from 5k to 100 miles, road and trail. I accept all athletes from beginner level to the seasoned runner just trying to get faster or better. I love seeing athletes crush even the tiniest goals!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Adam

Helping new runners reach that first start line. I solve problems new runners have and save you time sorting through endless information and planning. I will be your cheerleader to every fininsh line.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Eureza (Rez)

I specialize in creating a program for someone who is especially new to running, someone who took a break and motivated to start racing again, or someone who just wants to stay fit and incorporate running into their workout routine! I love running and hope I'll inspire you to love it for a lifetime!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Rachel

I’m an accomplished trail and ultra runner who is passionate about coaching. As an experienced coach and founder of She Runs Outdoors, my goal is to understand an athlete’s unique running background and motivation. For me, coaching goes far beyond writing a plan or analysing data.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Pietro

Physical therapist and occupational therapist from Switzerland passionate about running and thriatlon

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

UESCA-certified running coach with a passion for individualized training, long-term progression, and athlete well-being. I specialize in neuromuscular work, marathon prep, and coaching mature or returning athletes with complex lives.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Roozbeh

I’m a sports coach focused on building durable, high-performing athletes through smart training, clear structure, and long-term development. My work blends exercise science, performance analysis, and practical coaching to improve results while reducing injury risk. I coach with precision, patience.

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

10+ years

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Meet Jerad

I started running as a way to prepare myself for a career as a First Responder.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michael

My name is Mike, and I’ve been running for over 40 years. I recently became a UESCA certified running and ultramarathon coach, plus received a certification for endurance sports nutrition. I look forward to sharing my extensive running experience with you as your coach.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Knut

I got into coaching after having helped my wife train and qualify for Kona in 2024. She had gotten her foundation from 10 years in the sport with another coach. But in 2023 I took over and we managed to make good progress in a year. Motivated by this I would like to help others too.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Timi

I started running in 2008, beginning with 5K races and gradually progressing into trail and ultrarunning. Running has been a lifelong passion that keeps me motivated and connected to nature.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Helen

Hi, I'm a running coach, yoga teacher and biomedical scientist in the UK. I am a mum of three sons and two dogs, the dogs often join me running on the trails of South London/Surrey borders in the UK.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Alex

I have been training as a mountain athlete for the majority of my professional career. Having cut my teeth in the unforgiving wilds of SE. Alaska, the Yukon, and Colorado's San Juan Mountains I have the expertise to identify your athletic potential and take it to a literal or metaphorical edge.

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

10+ years

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Meet Nguyen

I’m Nguyen Thanh Phong, also known as "Nhí AK" in Vietnam’s trail running community. I’m a UESCA Certified Running Coach and head the Trail Running department at T-Coaching. I specialize in ultra-distance running and am passionate about building the local running community.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Anne

I spent most of my life as a research scientist so I was hardly considered an ”athlete”. When I was challenged to run a marathon, I found that the running coaches I encountered did not have a good grasp of how to train someone with no sports background. I became a coach to help people like me.

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

Coach Maria is the head coach of No Limits Endurance Coaching, coaching athletes of all levels with big dreams. Her holistic approach considers athletic ability, history and goals, mental fitness, nutrition, and life-work-training balance. She teaches her athletes to believe so they can achieve.

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

10+ years

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Meet Jose Quirino

I have been involved in the world of running and triathlon for 15 years. I started my training as a coach 6 years ago.
I am passionate about long distances, learning from my athletes and teaching them the concepts and foundations to achieve their goals. I work with athletes of all levels.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Rodrigue

I’m Rodrigue Hauwaerts, a certified Ultrarunning Coach, Endurance Nutritionist and sponsored trail runner dedicated to helping athletes of all levels conquer trails, build endurance, and achieve goals they once thought impossible.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Rikki

I am a running and strength coach & run-store owner. I have been running myself for over 12 years and have been coaching athletes since 2021.

I work both remotely and in-person, providing bespoke training plans for athletes of all abilities, goals and distances whether it be on roads or trails.

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

Ich stehe Dir als Dein persönlicher Coach zur Seite. Schwerpunkt meiner Arbeit ist das Coaching rund um das Laufen, speziell das Ultralaufen – von Trainingsplanung, Wettkampfvorbereitung bis hin zur richtigen Ernährung.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Heidi

I am Heidi – a full time mom of 4, Doctor of Physical Therapy and lover of fitness. Running is my greatest passion, but find a balance with strength, endurance and being outdoors. I have completed many races of all distances in running and triathlons and now share the joy with my coaching clients!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Ram

I’ve been in Endurance Sport since 2011
Few races completed
Back to back Comrades
Two Oceans Ultra
18 Full Marathons
Twice Oceanman 10k
Twice Ironman 70.3
ASICS Front Runner UAE

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

1-3 years

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Meet Laur

I work with all type of athletes, with a specialty for ultra distances (50k to 100 milers). I’m an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in running spaces and have first-hand experience with HRT, as well as training with chronic pain. I bring this into my approach to movement and overall health!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Lukáš

I love being in the mountains and became a coach of Ultrarunning to help others achieving their goals and spending as much time doing what they love (running in the mountains)as possible

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

Soy atleta con 15 años de experiencia en running, ciclismo y triatlón. Diseño entrenamientos y planes personalizados según objetivos, nivel y biomecánica, priorizando método, prevención de lesiones y acompañamiento continuo.
El deporte es para todos.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Rachel

I'm a competitive ultra trail runner and a life-long athlete. I'm no stranger to overcoming injuries, surgeries (8 so far) and countless sessions of physical therapy to continue playing sports and running. I specialize in coaching Return to Sport Athletes. I enjoy coaching all ability levels.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Fernando

I’m Fernando, and I am from Costa Rica. I have been running consistently since 2020. I am passionate about sports and regularly practice cycling and strength training, in addition to running. I am now looking to begin my journey as a coach to help others enjoy running as much as I do.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Luke

Luke is a lifelong runner with over 16 years of experience. His goal is to inspire others to experience the outdoors in ways that benefit their physical and mental health. He loves encouraging people to chase their goals and dreams!

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

1-3 years