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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 Lauren

You are a contender! Endurance feats never occur without the power of community. I am here to help you achieve your goals and love the journey!

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

10+ years

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Meet Liz

I focus on helping peri- and post-menopausal women over 50 by building a well-rounded exercise and nutrition program so they can achieve their goals of improving their strength, stability and conditioning, all while preventing injury, losing fat and gaining energy.

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

10+ years

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Meet Elliot

I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach and I provide online coaching for all levels of runners.
No athlete is the same! and no race goal is identical, so each training plan I develop is athlete specific.
From daily training to race-day strategy, we work as a team to make your goals a reality!

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

1-3 years

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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 Adrian

Lifelong learner, educator and computer science nerd who likes running and long distances.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Assad

My name is Assad Tubagi, but most people know me as Tuba. I’m a running coach and physical educator with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and perform smarter.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Hector

I’m Hector Martinez, Founder and Coach of M² Performance. I help endurance athletes train with structure, discipline, and data-driven coaching for triathlon, cycling, running, swimming, and strength.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Reuel Patrick

I started running in 2020, and it changed my life. Through my journey i want others to experience what benefits of running can do to a person. Besides its physical benefits mentally it has helped me a lot. Let me help you reach the best version of you through running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Monica

I’m an ultrarunner and coach passionate about helping athletes discover just how strong and capable they are. With a focus on endurance, strength, and smart training, I coach runners to prepare for everything from their first race to their next big personal goal.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Alyssa

15+ years of Coaching Experience - Biomechanics & Injury Prevention focus
25+ years of Racing Experience - Long course & Running/Ultra focus
12 years of Team Coaching Experience - DC Triathlon Head Coach
BS in Occupational Therapy & MBA

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 Valerie

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

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sedona

Running was not my favorite sport growing up, but it has evolved to be a core part of my identity. I ran cross country and track in high school, ran in the NCAA for four years in college, and then stumbled into trail running after graduating. Now I race a little bit of everything!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Ryann

Certified Run Coach, Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach helping athletes of all ages build strength, confidence, and joy in movement whether you’re chasing a PR or just want to feel your best.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Lauren

Hi! My name is Lauren and I have been training clients for over 14 years. I have been involved in endurance sports since high school, and have also competed in the bodybuilding space. I am excited to connect with athletes who are just getting started or are ready to level up in triathlon!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Amanda

My name is Amanda and I am a competitive runner of 18 years and counting, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and wife to my high school sweetheart. We met through running in high school and got engaged at the Chicago Marathon in 2016 (he ran and I spectated).

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

1-3 years

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Meet Wesley

Navy veteran and multi-sport coach with 25 years of high-pressure leadership experience. I help athletes and high performers build mental toughness, resilience, and focused routines to excel in demanding environments and achieve bold goals. Let’s elevate your performance.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alex

A lifelong trail enthusiast and avid runner, my journey into trail running was inspired in my youth by exploring the rugged terrain of the San Francisco Bay Area. Now I have made this a lifelong pursuit of traveling all over the world for races and want to share it with others.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Emily

Emily is a running coach and experienced competitive runner who started as a beginner. With the help of a coach and structured training plans, she transformed her own running, and now can't wait to inspire and guide others to reach their own running goals!

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

I'm a native Vermonter who has lived all over the US, and now find myself in southern New Hampshire. I fell in love with distance running when I signed up for my first marathon on a whim in 2010. My goal is to guide other runners to find and foster that love for running, too.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Abhishek

Endurance sports, races, and events are ways for me to understand myself and challenge my own limits. The simple reason I have been into ultra running and ultra triathlons since 2010 is that they help me grow. I also authored a book called "Run to Realise: Aspects of Life" in 2018.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Vu

ASICS Running Club Vietnam Coach, build the Running comunicate social

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
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Meet Chris

Experienced runner and coach that is focused on providing personalized/1:1 coaching for the post-collegiate and everyday runner! Competitive Runner for 16 years, and coaching for 4 years. Coach of multiple athletes who have gone to compete NCAA D1 and other collegiate programs.

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

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kimberly

I am a seasoned ultrarunner with over 10 years of experience racing distances from 50K to 100M. I am an exercise physiologist, registered nurse, and newly UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach who is excited help guide athletes to their goal race with training that integrates into their lifestyle.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Andrew

Living in Wales in the UK. Have been involved in fitness etc for approximately 40+ years. Having qualified as a sports therapist many years ago and then as a nurse in the UK and in New Zealand. Spent time in the forces as a regular and reserve.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Santhosh

Founder of Runner’s High, a social enterprise and running community that changes lives through long-distance running. Coaching runners since 2005 from 5K distances to Ultra marathons, empowering many to make a lifestyle change. He works on various initiatives for inclusion in running.

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

10+ years

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Meet Félix

Performance-driven triathlon coach with 20+ years of athletic excellence. Former track athlete, Certified Professional Bike Fitter, and accomplished triathlete delivering results through precision.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Mat

I enjoy working alongside motivated people. We achieve goals while balancing successful working, home and sporting lives.
It really is all about taking people from where they are to where they want to be, with confidence and support. Let's reach for it together.

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

10+ 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 Serge

UESCA certified running coach. I help everyday runners stay consistent, get stronger & love running again. Coaching online with heart.

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

I have a Master's in Exercise Sports Science and Health Promotion. I bring 24 years of experience within the health and fitness industry. I have been a runner for 36 years and strength training for 32 years. I've tackled road and trail races from 5Ks to 50 milers, multi-day relays and OCR.

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

10+ years

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Meet Rachel

Hello! I'm Rachel, an ultrarunner living in Philadelphia. I have a background in occupational therapy and run specialty. I'm very passionate about increasing female and non-binary presence in the ultrarunning world! I feel that with more diverse representation in coaching, that presence will grow!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jenna

Having coached hundreds of athletes, I enjoy the commitment to a process and the satisfaction of working hard to achieve a goal. I believe in sustainable training that balances strength training, running, mobility as well as life and work to achieve your physical goals while staying injury-free!

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 Gopinath

Gopinath D is a UESCA Certified Running Coach and experienced marathon pacer from Ahmedabad, India. With over a decade of involvement in endurance sports, he has coached and mentored runners ranging from beginners to ultramarathoners, and has completed 27 official pacing assignments across major Ind

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

5-10 years

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Meet Tomas

I’m an endurance athlete and coach specializing in trail and ultra running. Multiple-time Czech Skyrace champion with international experience, I help athletes improve performance through structured, data-driven training.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Gabriel

I'm a trail and mountain ultrarunning coach based in Brazil, certified in Ultrarunning by UESCA and Level 1 by TrainingPeaks. I coach runners going from a first trail ultra to competitive mountain racing, in Portuguese and English.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Michael

I am a new ultrarunning coach, but I have completed over sixty ultra-marathons, from 50K to multi-day events. I also have crew chief and paced seven individuals to their first or personal best in the 100-mile distance.

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

0-1 year

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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 Mary

I'm Mary! My love for running has brought me to be a run coach for people beginning their running journey. I've run all distances up to the 100M personally and hope to help other find joy in this sport!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Christopher

Christopher ran for East Stroudsburg University in the PSAC, qualifying for NCAA DII Nationals in 2012. With PRs of 4:24 in the mile and 1:24 in the half-marathon, he brings both experience and passion to coaching, helping athletes build confidence, consistency, and community through running.

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

I am a newer coach, but have been participating in endurance sports, with a focus on Triathlon for 5 years.

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

0-1 year

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Meet OLIVER

In terms of coaching, I don’t coach from a pedestal. I am not naive, I have ultras under my belt but there are people out there with hundreds under theirs. This is a work in progress and an opportunity to share my passion for running, whilst still doing exactly that. I coach from the trenches.

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

Hello! My name is Mark. I'm here to help you strive toward your goals and better life. I'm am a pretty simple coach that is looking to help you find all the goals hidden inside. So often it is hard to see the capabilities that are hidden inside, so it is helpful to have someone point you the way.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jeff

I started with thru hiking in 2011, began doing FKTs, and then moved into ultramarathons. I have written a book and work with a number of brands in the running, backpacking, and fastpacking space.

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

1-3 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 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 Onno

Running made me healthier and happier. Getting fitter, faster and training injury-free, meeting great people and spending time outdoors are my goals. UESCA significantly advanced my knowledge base. I'm an experience "stryd" runner and novice triathlete. Run as you are!

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

0-1 year