
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
Advance Marathon Running Essential (INSCA and ATHLETIC AUSTRALIA,) RUNNING COACH_UESCA
International Sports Leadership (Malaysia)
running coach Certification (UESA)
Advance Marathon Training Essential (INSCA and Athletic Australia)
Fitness and Specialized Training:
and beyond, including Dubai,
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Ultrarunning
- Expert/Advanced
I’m Shruthi Jain, a UESCA-certified running coach, marathoner, and MSc in Yoga Therapy. With over 12 years of running experience, I’ve qualified for the Boston Marathon and earned multiple podium finishes. I’m also an assistant coach at PaceMakers Running Club in Bangalore.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Colleen is an experienced trail ultra runner living in Denver, Colorado. She welcomes all athletes, new and experienced, but hopes to use her UESCA ultrarunning coaching certification to get more women over 30 into ultras. She loves her rescue dog, art, and baking.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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

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

Hi my name is Paweł Cymbalista. I started running after I moved to Scotland in 2013. I joined a local Lochaber Athletic Club in Fort William, as I didn’t know how to go about my training I slowly started getting some structure. Now after many years I became a coach and a competitive runner.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

I’m here to help you achieve your best while also pushing the limits a little. I like to combine both running and strength training to keep you strong and injury free to the finish line.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Ultrarunning enthusiast, trying to elevate his skills.
- Ultrarunning
0-1 year

34 y/o athlete, musician, husband & father in Palawan. With 6 years of road & trail experience, I coach with the same genuine care I give my family. Whether on pavement or mountain paths, I’ll help you find your rhythm in the wherever you are in this beautiful world. Let’s run, longer, together!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I am a certified strength and conditioning specialist and running coach with 14 years experience in the sport and fitness industry and I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

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

I am a long time triathlete (since 1999) and have competed at 70.3 World Champs, Olympic Distance World Champs, and every distance triathlon many times over. I have completed a 36 mile swim, 50k ultramarathon, 120 mile bike ride, and also enjoy men's league hockey.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

As a retired veteran, I found a lack of coaching specific to my unique condition, so I spent time focused on gaining the education to improve my own training, starting with a Masters in Positive Psychology. I don’t work, but spend my time training myself in my home gym and running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa, home of the Comrades Marathon. I started informal coaching in 2018, and founded Snowy Mountain Endurance in 2020. I hold a postgraduate degree in civil engineering and specialised as a structural design engineer.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

I'm an online running coach who has spent years helping runners of every level — from first-timers to semi-elite competitors — train smarter and race better. Since 2018 I've written one-on-one training plans for runners around the world, and I'm proud to be among the first coaches in mainland China.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

I want to help you find the joy and fulfillment that running has brought to my life. Embracing the journey of endurance run training has influenced my lifestyle and mindset in a way that has allowed me to live my life to the fullest. Sharing my training expertise is my way of giving back to you!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years

UESCA certified coach with years of experience in endurance training. I blend data, mindset, and smart planning to help runners progress injury-free and sustainably.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

I’m Alla Shashkina, founder of The Quiet Run in Encinitas, CA. I integrate breathwork into running, drawing from my experience as an ultra runner with several 50Ks, a few 100Ks, and a marathon best of 2:58. My mission is to help runners discover their unique “language of breath,” e
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

Together, we consider and prepare my athletes for both process and outcome goals from beginner runners wanting to run 1 mile continuously to athletes running sub 2:40. Holistic coaching through in person and virtual training/meeting platforms includes mindset, nutrition, complements components.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am hiker turned runner, growing my passion from running marathon to ultra marathons, I found my interest in guiding and sharing knowledge with peers and gain trust from people around me on this topic. I have been invited to give numerous classes and running clinics to corporate clients and races.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Hi - I am a highly experienced ultrarunner and certified coach. I would love to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

John, once named "Philly's Best Running Coach" by Philadelphia Magazine, is the owner of Fix Your Run, a specialized run coaching business that not only helps runners break through frustrating plateaus and injury cycles, but also helps people build sustainable fitness for a lifetime.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Hi, I'm Ian. I am a UK-based running coach, though happy to provide virtual coaching wherever you are in the world.
I specialise in coaching runners aged 40+ from half-marathon upwards through to ultra distance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

My experience will help you reach your goal – whether it's to cross the line, be stronger, or get faster, my knowledge and training is here to work for you.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I've been a runner for 20 years and have ran 7 half marathons, 1 full (Chicago 2019), and have competed in countless 5k & 10k races. I am also a Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and Certified Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA). I love approaching fitness from a place of "Fun first, goals second!"
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate

I’ve worked with several types of athletes, from kids in after school running programs to high school students to adults running their first ultras or trail races. I’ve worked with NCAA athletes on the mental side of training and performance mindset. And I coach my wife… and we’re still married.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

I’m a lifelong trail enthusiast. For more than 15 years, running and trail running has shaped who I am—both as an athlete and as a coach. I gravitate toward sub‑ultra formats and love the creativity of organizing small, no‑bib events.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Prractitioner and lover of sports such as running, mountain biking, swimming, squash, climbing, etc.
Marathoner and ultramarathoner, lover of nature and eager to learn and teach through sport
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate

My name is Juan Villegas, and I am a dedicated high-performance athlete and running coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I am an advocate for long term, sustainable training practices to keep you moving for the rest of your life while still hitting your goals!
Being a mom of young kids, I understand the demands life can impose on a training schedule.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced

Endurance V02 Max Coaching
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
1-3 years

As a passionate outdoor and endurance enthusiast, I compete in triathlons, cycling marathons, and running events. As a UESCA Certified Running Coach, I share this passion through structured training, supported by certified strength coaches and equipment at CrossFit TimeOut and TriaLab.shop.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Certified UESCA Running Coach dedicated to helping other athletes achieve their goals and training/competing at the highest level
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

“Where there's a will there's a way.”
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
0-1 year

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 remember when I took that first running stride on dirt...I only looked back for the views from the mountain tops! I deeply love this athletic endeavor, the community and what running adds to my life. I want to help others build their skills and discover their love for trail and ultrarunning.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

Much of my growth as a runner came through self-coaching, trial and error, and learning what actually works. That experience shapes how I coach runners who want structure, honest feedback, and training that fits real life.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year

With 38 years of running experience under my belt, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for the sport that has shaped my life. My journey began with competitive races ranging from 5Ks to marathons, where I developed a deep appreciation for the discipline and commitment that running demands.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

I live and work in a small Northern town. I work, am starting my Masters degree in September and work so am familiar with balancing running in a busy schedule and with access to limited resources.
I am interested in helping anyone who is motivated get into running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner

I am retired from the active-duty Army, I've led Soldiers for over twenty years which includes physical fitness readiness. I am passionate about assisting others (particularly the marginalized) to cross finish lines. I want you to believe in yourself, because I believe in you.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
0-1 year

I am here to help you achieve your goals. As a NASM nutrition coach and personal trainer I like to approach the coaching process wholistically, so that overall fitness is addressed as we push those miles on the road/trail. Your goal is my goal, lets get there
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I coach athletes who are new to running who have their sights set on races from 5K to 10K. With time, these athletes sometimes choose to progress to run longer distances like the half marathon and marathon.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner

I was born and raised in New Zealand, and I now currently live between Spain and Chile.
I'm a full-time ultra runner and I coach a range of clients from around the world, I work with beginners wanting to complete their first event, to experienced endurance athletes running 200 plus mile races.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years


