Dr. Iain Bethune is a certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach and holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Edinburgh. He has been running ultras for 8 years and has completed over 25 ultra races including point-to-point, timed events and Backyard Ultras.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I have coached athletes at all levels from beginners through Olympic Trials. I am currently coach a college club triathlon team, high school triathlon team, open water swim team and a masters swim team

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am passionate about endurance sports and physical activity. I grew up as a soccer player in Italy, playing for my hometown’s professional team. After moving to San Diego with my family I started training and competing in Triathlon, from Sprint to Ironman, as well as Cycling and Running events.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I have been working with runners and triathletes as a coach for over 10 years, and for the past 4 years coaching has been my full-time job. At Smurf Endurance Sports, we focus on the person first and adapt our programs around life while working towards our athlete's athletic goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I enjoy working with new or young athletes in the beginning of their running journey, although I am not afraid to help an experienced runner find their way to a PR or other goal. My specialty is with the HALF marathon or shorter.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

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

As a lifelong runner I’ve run over 25 marathons, dozens of 1/2’s and even an Ultra. I am a 7x Boston marathon finisher and self coached myself to many PR’s. I’ve chased my dreams and goals for years and now feel pulled to share my passion, expertise and drive to help others reach theirs.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I’m a passionate triathlete and endurance coach who lives by the mantra “Stronger Every Session.” My journey in sports has been fueled by a love for challenge, consistency, and helping others reach their goals.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I am an East Coast-based Ultra Running Coach passionate about helping athletes reach their full running potential.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

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

As an endurance sports practitioner, I completed the UESCA Ultrarunning certification program and worked with my team of amateur runners to analyze performance and develop training programs to achieve our set goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I enjoy taking runners from couch to 5K and beyond up to a full marathon. The primary focus is on injury prevention and creating a philosophy of long term running in addition to strength training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

My name is Varvara Zhuravleva, a runner and running coach with 5 years experience. My specialization is ultrarunning and trailrunning mostly, but i work with runners, who want to participate in road running too.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I offer private, one-on-one run coaching and design programs built around your target races and personal running and fitness goals. I believe in fun and flexibility as essential parts of the building process and consider it a privilege to support your journey every step of the way!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

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 help busy parents and professionals balance training with real life so they can smash their half, full, and ultramarathon goals with smart, personalised coaching

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

In balancing a demanding career, personal passions, or managing type 1 diabetes, customized coaching to:
Train smarter, not harder.
Build strength, endurance, and resilience.
Overcome obstacles of work-life balance to blood sugar mgmt.
Achieve your goals, whether Olympic Trials or first mile.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Hi! I am a passionate WWT professional cyclist, Olympian and now a certified UESCA Cycling Coach. I have been racing bikes since I was 8 years old, and I have fallen completely in love with the sport and also with the science behind it. I'm excited to coach athletes to help them reach their goals!

• Cycling

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I love working with with athletes pursuing big mountain and trail goals. I've been coaching for 15+ years, and the biggest thing I've learned is that every athlete is unique. And that's how I coach; I treat every athlete as an individual and we work towards their goals together.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

For over 30 years, I've coached, raced, and lived the runner’s journey. At 52, I laced up for my first ultra—and the miles since have affirmed what I now know deep in my bones: age is no barrier to running, to growth, or to greatness.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I’m Kosta, a UESCA coach based in Toronto. Over 3 years, I’ve raced 70K to 200K across mountains and roads. I’ve learned that ultrarunning is a gateway to seeing the beauty in life. My mission is to help city-dwellers navigate flat terrain training to experience the wonder of trail races.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

In 2018 I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa where I was born and raised. Before pursuing this lifelong passion, I received my bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Iowa State University where I competed as a DI spring board/platform diver.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

With a background in healthcare and a passion for helping people live a big, rad life, I help predominantly women and non-binary humans with not only running and lifting performance, but body image, lifestyle, habits and nutrition as well.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Hybrid athlete, Family Nurse Practitioner, and UESCA Certified Running Coach passionate about helping people build discipline, endurance, and confidence through running and fitness. Founder of VANGARD Running Club in Central Florida.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

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

I’m Rupal, a running coach, entrepreneur, and proud mother of two teenagers. My journey with running began in high school, where I discovered my passion for the sport. As captain of our track team, I honed my coaching skills to help teammates and runners achieve their full potential.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Sub 3H Marathon finisher. Boston finisher. Dad for two girls. Running Coach focused on beginners and intermediate runners. + I speak Russian.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

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

I’m a former tech executive with many years as a runner and a strong passion for endurance sports and fitness. I qualified as running, ultrarunning, and endurance sports nutrition coach with UESCA, and am looking for athletes to coach and help achieve their goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

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 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.

• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I’m a 27-year-old ultra-trail runner and former/current member of the Hungarian National Trail Running Team. Nature has been my home since childhood, and running is my lifestyle. My mission is to help others progress healthily while discovering the joy and freedom of trail running.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hello,

My name is Ryan, an avid runner that fell in love with the sport in 2015. I am a marathoner with the desire to complete my first ultramarathon in 2026. I want to pass my love and knowledge of running on to beginner runners looking for a way into the sport.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

I specialize in coaching both road and trail running, working with athletes across all levels. From first-time runners taking their initial steps, to those training for marathons and ultra marathons, I tailor programs that align with individual goals and lifestyles.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is striving for individuals to be able to continue running well into their life to ensure they stay active, healthy, and happy.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 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

Hi my name is Francis Parreñas

My coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that running is more than just a physical activity, it is a powerful tool for personal well-being and mental discipline.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Runner, triathlete, and co-founder of 568 Endurance & Coaching. With a background in engineering and passion for sport, I combine science-based training with personal insight to help athletes of all levels grow, stay consistent, and enjoy the journey.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

My name is Emma. I have been racing in the pool and open water since a very young age, going on to represent Ireland. I competed at French Grand Prix level in triathlon, and have also represented Ireland in cycling.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

When running becomes a lifestyle, workouts bring happiness, and a race is the culmination of training. As a running coach, my main task is to help my students achieve their goals while also cultivating a love for running within them.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

My name is Pierre Sanz, I'm 27 years old from Toronto and have been training for 4 years. I grew up playing high level soccer but after I stopped playing, running became my number one passion. I recently ran my first marathon and have completed multiple half marathons, 10k and 5k races.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am an enthusiastic ultrarunner and ultra coach with a smile on my face. I strive to motivate and guide others who already have discipline and determination. In training, I use my experience and knowledge to apply methods that truly work in practice.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I was a national team track runner in high school and later became a marathon runner and orienteer. As a medical doctor with coaching experience, I combine sports insight, training science, and medical knowledge to create efficient, effective, and safe programmes tailored to each athlete.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

5-10 years

I'm a lifelong athlete. I played football for several years, and then coached youth football. I'm also a writing coach, and taught high school, so after I started running and fell in love with the sport, becoming a running coach was the natural next step. Let's run.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Since around 2019, I have been helping athletes unlock their true potential. I work with athletes of all levels, from short distances to long distances and ultramarathons. My goal is to guide them on the right path, make a positive impact on their lives, and help them enjoy what they do with passion

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Reach your running goals with a certified trainer and master your running training, whether for fun, 5K, half marathon or marathon

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years