With 20 years of experience as a high-performance endurance athlete, I help people achieve real, tangible results through a holistic approach that combines personalized planning, lifestyle integration, and calisthenics-based strength and movement training to improve performance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I'm a Syrian living in Iraq with over 7 years experience in working with non-profit organizations – after four years of working in this sector in Lebanon. I come to Free to Run org with experience in project management and coordination, field-based projects and referrals and medical assistance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Intermediate

1-3 years

I've had an on/off relationship with running since 2005. The best thing about running is our community & inclusivity. My goal is to empower new runners (and the run-curious) see their capabilities, build confidence, and have blast doing so! I'd be honored to coach you to your first 5K, 10K, or HM.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

My name is Deb Thurlow. First and foremost I am a single mom to the most amazing and beautiful 6 year old girl as well as a 1 year old golden retriever. Running is so much more than physical activity, or something to train for, it's a way of processing all that life has to give.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

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.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am a certified Personal Trainer, Spartan SGX coach, UESCA certified running coach specialized in Trail running, Spartan Race and hybrid workout

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Coach Aslı is an experienced middle distance and distance athlete. Aslı holds the Turkish record in the Masters age category for distances of 800, 1500, 3000, 5000 and 10000meters. She has championships in many ultramarathon races in her country.
She has also run the UTMB CCC and TDS

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Long-distance runner, marathoner, and 2nd Dan in Taekwondo. Passionate about human performance, physiology, and evidence-based training. My mission is to help other athletes reach their full potential through discipline, consistency, and smart planning.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Hi, I'm Heather Anderson, a running coach, community builder, and passionate advocate for making running accessible to everyone.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Exercise has always been a huge part of my life! I have been a Physical Therapist for over 14 years, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. I specialize in pelvic/women's health, running biomechanics, and performance .

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I believe running should be enjoyable and fit into your life. Let me help you enjoy the process and reach your goals, no matter how big or small. I'm ready to be your biggest cheerleader!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

I’m Ian Garnett, an ultra runner and certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach and Sports. I love ultra running, seeing beautiful locations and exploration and self expression. I guide athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve breakthroughs through tailored coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi, there. I'm Kristen. As a passionate Physical Therapist with a PhD in Exercise Science, I bring a unique blend of academic knowledge & hands-on experience to help you achieve your running goals. With a running career that spans 52 marathons, I’ve personally navigated the ups & downs of training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

From childhood until now, I was always involve in physical activity. From playing sports like baseball and football during my school years. Later on in my military career learning about hiking, running, strength conditioning. I'm currently head coach for NJ HIIT Fitness and Performance Running Club.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am a passionate life-long runner, mom, teacher, vegan, and gluten-free certified coach. I have certification through USATF and UESCA. I was born in Ireland and earned a Track and Cross Country scholarship to the States! Running literally changed my life! It can change your life too.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Caroline, a UESCA certified running coach and passionate hobby runner. I work with everyday runners who want to train smarter stay consistent, and stay injury free. My coaching focuses on sustainable progress and realistic training around your daily life.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

As a Coach athlete, I have always been driven by a passion for fitness . My involvement in sports made me learn the importance of discipline, hardwork, and teamwork. Im eager to mentor and guide students, helping them realize and make the best of their potential.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

10+ years

Ben is the founder of Kaitiaki Endurance Sports, a group that trains and competes with a purpose.
He offers endurance sports coaching and plant-based sports nutrition services that will enhance one's health and wellness, and athletic performance.

• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

UESCA Certified Running Coach, ultra runner, swimmer & cyclist. I listen first, then build training plans tailored to YOUR needs. Always calm, positive & available. Also a certified pacer — I'm here for every step of your journey. Let's race smarter!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

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!

• Swimming
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

My name is James Glick. I created Appalachian Endurance as a way to share my passion for running with others. I am eager to use the knowledge and experience I have gained over the last 3 decades as an athlete to help you reach your own running goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I am Niki, a dedicated and hard-working runner coach looking to transfer all the years of knowledge and experience I gained to help athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Always looking to challenge myself and learn in order to better myself and the athletes I serve.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

My journey began 25+ yrs ago and my experience is what drives me to share my passion with others. I created Be Fit and Train in 2015 and began coaching runners and triathletes at that time. Some of our athletes have been with us from the start and span a wide range of abilities.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I offer personalized one-on-one virtual trail and ultra run coaching with a human-first approach. You are a unique individual, and your training should be designed with your experience and motivations in mind and backed up with evidence-based training practices to promote progress and longevity.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Swiss trail runner and coach with 10+ years in the sport. I’ve helped athletes reach goals from short trail races to Swiss Alps 100, using structured, personal coaching focused on real life, confidence and long-term progress. Happy to connect with athletes and coaches.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

For me personally, there is nothing more empowering than to help others to achieve their ultra running dreams and support them to unlock their mind-body connection in a holistic way.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I have worked across a number of different sports from children to adults and have also worked as professional coach, delivering hundreds of hours of coaching to executives and senior leaders with a focus on wellbeing and mindset.

I have been a certified ultrarunning coach since early 2024

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I have been a runner for nearly 30 years, and I am passionate about science-based run coaching focused on the whole person. I strive to understand your motivations, offer open and honest communication, guide your progress, coach you through overcoming obstacles, and help you achieve your goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Hi, I’m Alicia, from Squamish! I'm a trail running coach supporting athletes to achieve their goals from the 5k, to 100 milers and beyond. As a lifelong runner, I believe that training needs to be fun, and tailored to the individual athlete and their lifestyle, priorities, and values!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Running coach and avid pursuer of longevity. I help people train smart and live strong—whether on the road, trail, or HYROX arena. Mindful movement, data-driven coaching, and sustainable progress are the core of my approach.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I'm a former D1 collegiate runner and have been coaching junior high/high school xc and track since 2015; I've also recently completed the UESCSA running coach. I'm passionate about helping develop and hone the basics and foundational skills of running events from the 800 to marathon.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

HYROX athlete and performance coach helping runners and hybrid athletes improve endurance, strength, and race performance. I combine running science with strength training to build resilient, well-rounded athletes.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Intermediate

5-10 years

I have been practicing Physical Therapy since 2020, with a focus in sports specific recovery. I have a history of trail/ultra running, having completed the Leadville 100, Run Rabbit Run 100, Never Summer 100k, as well as completing the Colorado 14'ers.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Running has been a passion of mine over the last 15 years. From barely able to complete a mile to dozens of marathons later, I can relate to meeting meeting runners where they are at in their journey – I have been there also! I am focused on finding the right balance in the midst of our busy lives.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Strength and running coach based in Western MA.
Specializing in injury rehab and prevention, supplemental strength training, race prep up to marathon distance. Remote and hybrid in person coaching for all experience levels.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a movement enthusiast and lifelong athlete. I am a firm believer in that we all have athletic potential and the ability to become efficient movers – and that movement makes us better humans. I live by the basic tenant of being “fit for life” and sharing that zest with as many people as possible

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate

5-10 years

Having been running for almost 20 years, and running marathons for over 10 years, I have an adept personal understanding of the athlete journey, from beginner to 2:29 marathoner. My coaching reflects this, with a focus on supporting each athlete in where they are now, to get where they want to be.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi, I'm Eileen! I've been a runner for over 30 years, and ran my first marathon at age 39 after having two kids. Passionate about running long distances and building plans to help prevent injuries. Excited to help others meet their big running goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Running is a way of life to me and it has helped me realize how precious our life is. Being happy is so underrated and following a sport of my choice has transformed my life exponentially. I would really like to give back to my community and help them achieve their goals

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

"I’m Yang Chia-Cheng. In cycling, true progress isn’t about blind mileage—it’s about precision. I simplify elite training logic through scientific analysis, helping athletes achieve high-efficiency breakthroughs and peak performance within their limited time."

• Cycling

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm a UESCA certified running coach and an avid road and trail runner based in the Bay Area.
I earned my PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Rice University.
Through athlete-centric and evidence-based approach, I coach recreational runners to become mentally and physically stronger.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am a 42 yo Father and Husband from New York City. I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer as well as a UESCA Certified Running Coach. I weight trained and played sports my entire life and continue competing as a Marathon Runner for the last 17 years for multiple running clubs in New York City.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Hello, I’m Nikolaos Laftsidis, endurance running coach and founder of Consistent Runners. As a marathon runner and cyclist myself, I create personalized, science-based training plans to help athletes stay consistent, motivated, and achieve their goals.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years