Hi, I’m Sally Nelson. I started running in the early 2000s as a way to get back in shape after having children and quickly discovered a passion that would shape the next two decades of my life.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hi! I’m Taylor – a running coach and event organiser (when I’m at work) and an ultra runner and adventurer (when I’m not).

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hey there! I'm Alec, a former college runner now tackling ultramarathons in the mountains. With my experience in both competitive running and endurance events, I’m dedicated to helping others achieve their goals, whether it’s improving speed, endurance, or a new distance. Let's get after it!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

The Ultra Trail Academy has been created as a result of passion for ultra mountain running and my love of sharing my knowledge and experience. It will be my pleasure to work with those who are preparing for their mountain running debut as well as those who dream of improving their ultra performance.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Alison has been running road, track, cross country, trail, and mountain races since 2009. Over the years, she has gained in-depth knowledge through experience and scientific research on how to be a successful athlete to push physical and mental limits while remaining healthy and balanced.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I'm an avid marathon runner in the Boston area. I've been running for the last 11 years, and I have personally seen how this sport rewards those that show up every day to put in the effort and work. I'm passionate about helping other runners reach their full potential!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I am passionate about running long distances on trails especially. I also own and coach in a strength and conditioning gym, it is my passion to help people become better versions of themselves.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Are you ready to take your athletic performance to the next level? I specialize in helping athletes of all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you’re training for your first race or aiming to break your personal best, I provide personalized coaching tailored

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

My name is Philip Bryden. I am the the founder and owner of Mush Nutrition. I have been involved in professional sports for many years, and have seen, first-hand, the need for change in the way that nutrition & training is viewed and approached.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 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 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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I’m the founder & head coach of StrideHer Run Coaching where myself and my team of female Kinesiologists digitally coach women of every level to run faster & stay injury free through all phases of life.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Ive been a personal trainer and group instructor since 2003, I lead a running group out of Bayclub in Portland, Oregon. I really enjoy helping runners of all abilities, set goals to maximize their potential or just simply run for their mental and physical health.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Our proven programs and philosophies are centered around you, and emphasize consitency, well-rounded programs, and valuing the process as much as the result.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

PRs:
Marathon 3:21 (Columbus, October 2024)
Half: 1:35
5k: 21:14
I am most proud of qualifying 3 times now to compete at the Abbott Age Group Word Championships for the marathon. I have raced all over the United States and traveled to the other side of the globe to race.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

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

My name is Jacob and over the past several years I have completed multiple ultras. I hope to help those looking to get into ultra-running realize their potential and accomplish their goals.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

I am a 45 Years old dad with 2 kids, a boy & a girl in their early teen year, happily married for 17 year & counting. I travel the world as part of my job being an AI consultant but enjoys exploring places while running while meeting new people who share my same passion.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Hi, I'm Charlie, an ultra runner and UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach in Eastbourne, UK. My first ultra was 32 miles across the Seven Sisters, with no marathon or road background behind me. Now I help complete beginners get to their first start line with personalised 1-1 bespoke coaching

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Living in Preddvor, Slovenia with my partner and two sons.
Graduated athletics coach and certified ultrarunning coach with 12 years of coaching experience.
Trail and ultra runner with 18 years of experience and 12 years of competing in adventure racing.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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 am a strong believer in the power of running to transform lives. Running will help you build physical and mental strength, improve your self-confidence, and achieve things you never thought possible!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Cycling

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

My name is Charlie, and I would consider myself an all-around mountain athlete. I have worked all around the world from Japan and China to Canada and the European Alps. I have a deep passion for the mountains. Pouring over maps creating routes that take in the more obscure side.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I am a certified Running Coach as well as in Strength Training and Sport Nutrition. I have many years of experience in training individuals and groups.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I was a competitive runner in high school and college, then spent many years on the bench with injuries and poor advice from doctors. I founded Kimbia Koaching to help others who’ve faced similar challenges. I'm interested in gait as a way to prevent injuries, gain speed, and make running more fun.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Hi! I’m Jhovanna Therrien and I go by Jho (pronounced like “Jo/Joe”). I have more memories involving running than not and I'd love to help you do the same! My goal as your coach is to help prepare you to reach your running goals with completely individualized training plans.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I am a UESCA certificated running coach and I'm studying sports science at university.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

My name is Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos, and I have been a mountain running athlete for over 15 years. I am graduate at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where I am expanding my expertise in sports science.At the same time I am trail runner and ski mountaineer part of the Greek National team

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I am a Personal Trainer and Running Coach who works with recreational runners and hikers. I take a compressive approach to fitness by addressing strength, endurance, and performance training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I am Katherine Burton, a passionate ultra runner who has recently entered the coaching industry. My journey into ultrarunning began when I completed my first trail marathon in 2018, and since then, I have been on a mission to help others discover the joy and fulfillment of long dist. running!

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I discovered running in my early twenties and haven’t stopped since. Before that, I came from a competitive swimming background. As a scientist by training, I bring a strong evidence-based approach to coaching — grounded in the latest research and tailored through close collaboration with each athle

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

My name is Dr. Chutiwat Sakyanun. I am a licensed oral and maxillofacial surgery, My professional path bridges two disciplines that I’m deeply passionate about medical science and endurance sports.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

A seasoned athlete with a storied football background and over 8 years of running experience and a daily runner of more than 300 days.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Hallo, ich bin Silvan, Trailrunning-Coach mit einer Vorliebe für Waldwege, Höhenmeter und individuelle Trainingsansätze. Vom Partyläufer zum Ultrarunner habe ich selbst erlebt, wie bereichernd dieser Sport sein kann – und helfe nun anderen dabei, ihren eigenen Weg im Trailrunning zu finden.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Hi there, 30+ years now in the Fitness and Coaching industry. Have a passion for helping people achieve their goals, from learning how to swim to completing an Ironman to Ultramarathon.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I’m a beginner running coach that specializes in helping new runners get started in the sport, whether you’ve never run before or are looking to level up from just casual runs. I also work with cross training for combat sports athletes to improve their endurance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

I am Attila Arany-Tóth, runner and trainer, running coach. My educational website called futoedzo.com is a completely free newsletter for those who want to deepen their relationship with running. Run more, run faster, without injuries. Train smartly and consciously. A little better every day.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

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

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

As a UESCA-certified Ultra Running Coach and Cocodona 250 finisher, I’m here to help you train smarter, go farther, and believe in what's possible. I coach runners of all levels with personalized support and a focus on growth, grit, and reaching your ultra goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

We all have doubts about our abilities. Hand in hand we will set realistic goals, monitor progress, be educated, and race to the finish line.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I am a coach passionate about the sport of ultrarunning excited to see all athletes succeed whether it is from their first finish to top results and everything in between.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year