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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 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 Malynda

Hi, I'm a lifelong runner with a passion for helping others. I am an exercise scientist who specializes in biomechanics with an MS in Exercise Science and an American College of Sports Medicine Personal Training certification.

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

10+ years

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Meet Sarah

Hi! Wanted to share a little bit about me with you all. I'm Sarah Simmons, founder of SarieSims Coaching. I'm passionate about all things running, trail hiking and backpacking, but even more than that I'm passionate about moving my body.

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 Steven

Personalised Coaching for Busy Runners
Don't let life slow you down. Achieve your running goals with personalised online coaching designed to fit your busy schedule. We'll work together to create a training plan that considers your work, family and lifestyle, ensuring you reach the finish line fe

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

1-3 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 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 Adel

Hi, I'm UESCA Certified Running Coach with nearly three decades of running experience. Running has been a part of my life since I was 19 years old and has shaped who I am both personally and professionally. What started as a passion has grown into a lifelong journey of learning.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Nicole

38-year-old ultrarunner, ultrarunning, and kettlebell coach from Germany. I have extensive experience with kettlebells, am passionate about ultrarunning (my favorite distance so far is 100 miles, but I have a 215-mile race come up), and coach people online and offline (in "real" life, in a gym :)).

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ramin

UESCA-certified triathlon and endurance sports nutrition coach, USAT Level 1 coach, 20+ years in endurance sport and 30 in software engineering. Creator of Predictive Coaching: weighted, linear regression modeling and field data to calculate the gap between where you are, and where you want to be.

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

10+ years

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Meet Dorjan

Newly certified UESCA Running Coach, but not new to running.
Every runner has a unique journey, and my mission is to help you discover your potential, one stride at a time.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Mags

A coach with 16 years’ experience in Ultra, Trail & Fell Running, S&C, and Mobility. I’ve raced from 5km to 100 miles across mountains, trails, roads, and deserts, plus 4 years in triathlon. I help athletes build strength, balance, and resilience.

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

10+ years

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Meet Daniel Felipe

Especialista en running con 7 años internacional. He entrenado cientos de atletas desde su primer km hasta competencias de alto nivel en Canadá, Australia y Colombia. Combino ciencia, nutrición y acompañamiento real para que cada corredor descubra su máximo potencial. ¿Listo para empezar? 🏃

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 Nate

I am a highly motivated person who loves all things running and I love being able to help people reach their goals within running. Being present, positive, and persistent are attributes that have not only helped me in running but also push me to help others.

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

3-5 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 Emily

I’m driven by the thrill of long days on the trails, where every step brings new challenges and triumphs. My mantra is: 'Do all things with passion.' The tougher the conditions, the more rewarding the experience, and I love helping others embrace that same joy of pushing beyond your limits.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Christopher

My name is Chris, and I am passionate about running. I continuously learn from current research to better coach and educate my athletes. As an experienced personal trainer, I understand the value of strength training for improving running economy and performance.

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

Whether you are targeting to your first 21Km or 200Miles. I am here to help when you need a coach who can understand you. You can find everything about me at www.luando.training.

I have been certified with: Ultrarunning Coach; Endurance Strengthening & Conditioning Coach; Endurance Sports Nutrition

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

Coach Julius Adrian Tapang (Coach J) is a UESCA-certified running coach who helps runners of all levels improve performance, prevent injuries, and enjoy running. With evidence-based training and a focus on technique, he offers personalized coaching to guide athletes to their goals. #Eightensity

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 Wes

Dr. Wes Rickman is a UESCA certified ultra coach and founder of Gunnison Valley Ultra Endurance in Crested Butte, CO. A former D1 XC/track athlete turned ultra runner, he blends current sports rehab science used daily in his clinic with firsthand experience to help athletes train smart.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Chase

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!

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

1-3 years

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Meet James

I am a Certified UESCA Running Coach, Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the Board of Certification and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I am a World Major Marathons 6-Star Finisher.

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

10+ years

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Meet Kimberly

The Iron Bear Endurance Way!
Offering 1-on-1 coaching for beginners up to seasoned triathletes looking at taking their training to the next level.I'll work with your schedule and help you balance life and training so you can reach your full potential.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Yusra

Doctor of Physical Therapy, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and proud back-of-the-pack marathoner. I help runners of all abilities train with confidence, stay healthy, and discover they're capable of more than they think.

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

As a certified running coach and cancer exercise specialist, a breast cancer survivor, and a runner, I bring experience, knowledge & genuine passion to guide every breast cancer survivor on their running journey. My goal is to provide the knowledge & tools for each runner to succeed.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Nan

I help people get better relationship with exercise and training.
I would love to be part of the athletic/sporting journey of anyone wanting to get into endurance sports.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Casey

Empowering Strong Runners

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

5-10 years

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Meet Aoife

I am Sports Massage and Injury Therapist from Limerick, Ireland who dabbles in ultra trail running. My love for this sport, the human body and maximising potential has brought me to coaching.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Demri

Your 1:1 hype woman and certified online run coach. I am a lifelong runner who believes that runners succeed when they streamline running with nutrition, strength training and mindset work.

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

I have been an athlete and runner my entire life and been helping athletes get and stay pain free and perform their best for over 25 years. I am a certified personal trainer, certified posture alignment specialist, certified advanced exercise therapist, and certified ultra running coach.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Samuel

My name is Sam and I am a running coach based out of Omaha, NE. My primary focus is coaching beginners to the sport and individuals with busy professional lives to achieve their running goals through training plans tailored to their individuals needs.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Andrew

An experienced and highly motivated UK Athletics qualified Fell and Trail Coach in Running Fitness, Endurance Coach, Leader in Running Fitness and UESCA Ultra Running Coach, and L4 S&C coach, I use my up to date knowledge and experience of road, trail, XC and fell running to help you achieve your ru

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

10+ years

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Meet Shannon

"Run coaching for real life."
A runner turned coach specializing in working with athletes balancing a family, career, and all the intricacies of life, with a passion for running. Providing accountability and individualized support, while maintaining flexibility (life happens).

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sam

Hi - I am Sam Farnsworth from ZenduranceNow Coaching. We are a group of three coaches that trains all comers from entry level runners to multi-day stage races. We've seen a lot in the trail running world and are here to help you make your goals a reality.

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

Being brave enough to blend the mind and body instead of compartmentalizing the two while running is a very effective path to liberation and freedom. I work with my athletes each week by meeting them where they are and customizing a plan to bring them to their potential on race day.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Kristen

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Holly

Empowering individuals to embrace trail running, I focus on fostering confidence and honing the essential skills needed for navigating trail systems.

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

1-3 years

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Meet David

I'm a highly experienced athlete with with over 43 years of running experience, in a wide spectrum of running events stretching back to my marathon debut in 1982. In the last year I have formalised his expertise and I am now certified as a UESCA-qualified Ultra-Running Coach.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kuba

Movement is medicine. Sport helps us discover ourselves and live a fulfilling life.
I am passionate about helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals and develop a healthy, well-rounded relationship with their fitness, health and themselves.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Gibson

I love adventures: running, climbing, hiking, reading, museums...I've never met an experience I didn't enjoy at least a little! I also believe that humans are incredible and we have the ability to do so much more than we think. I want to be a person who helps others realize the "impossible!"

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

0-1 year

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Meet Daniel

UESCA certified online running coach helping everyday adults cross finish lines, from 5K through marathon. I give away more specific, immediately useful running knowledge for free than most coaches give paying clients. Founder of Live Your Own Adventures.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jason

In addition to the Ultrarunning Coach certification, I draw on material from graduate school Sport Psychology coursework to coach the whole athlete.

I primarily run trails, plus volunteer to clean up local trails and work aid stations at local races.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Austin

After playing various sports growing up, I found a love for running as a young adult. It started as a simple way to stay in shape and be active, and quickly developed into a passion. Now, it is a place I find that brings life, a great community, and a place to belong.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Chelsey

Hi, I'm Chelsey Stevenson, long-time runner and coach passionate about helping people find joy and confidence in running through science-backed education and experience.
Connect with me at: [email protected]

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

0-1 year

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Meet Tara

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 .

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

I am someone who has come to the sport of running and witnessed the magnitude of positive things that it can do for you. I continue to train for my own goals and look forward to training others to reach their running goals.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Alejandro

Hi, I’m Alejandro Garcia — a UESCA-certified Ultrarunning Coach who discovered the trails later in life and never looked back. Born in Venezuela and raised in the lush nature of Costa Rica, I traded a busy tech-executive lifestyle for slow travel with my wife and dog, and the joy of ultrarunning. 🏔

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

1-3 years

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Meet William

Hello! I'm Willie McBride and I've been an endurance sports coach for 14+ years, specializing in running, ultra running, mountaineering, and other foot-based outdoor pursuits. I work with athletes of all levels to chase their dreams while sustainably balancing work, life, and training demands.

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

10+ years