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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 Molly

Molly has been running competitively nearly all her life and became a dedicated student of the sport in the process. She began her coaching practice with the goal of giving dedicated runners science-based, individualized training that addresses differences in pace, physiology, and limiting factors.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Stefano

I’m Stefano, a UK-based UESCA Ultrarunning Coach, Personal Traienr and Hyrox Affiliate Coach.
I help first- and second-time ultrarunners build confidence, endurance, and strength for race day, without burning out.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Heidi

I am Heidi – a full time mom of 4, Doctor of Physical Therapy and lover of fitness. Running is my greatest passion, but find a balance with strength, endurance and being outdoors. I have completed many races of all distances in running and triathlons and now share the joy with my coaching clients!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Mairi

As someone who took up running in her 40s to keep fit for hiking whilst away from the mountains, I am a latecomer to all things coaching and racing. I'm passionate about helping novice runners or those new to structured run training to achieve their goals, big or small.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jamie

Hi, I’m Jamie—run coach & endurance athlete. I help runners train smarter, stay healthy, and enjoy the process. I especially like working with beginners and postpartum women getting back into running, with personalized plans that meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.

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

10+ years

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Meet Patricia

Patty is a distinguished strength and endurance coach dedicated to optimizing performance for athletes of all levels for over 20 years. Through a personalized, science-driven approach, Patty empowers athletes to reach their peak potential in triathlons, ultramarathons, and beyond.

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 Stephanie

I grew up as a competitive swimmer and have been a dedicated triathlete for over 17 years. Today, I combine my love of sport with coaching and personal training to help athletes build sustainable fitness and long-term performance.

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

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.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Aleksandar

I’m Alex, a running coach and endurance athlete helping everyday runners train smarter and stay consistent. I combine evidence-based coaching with real-world experience from marathon and ultra training to build sustainable, long-term progress.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Lina

I am a running and strength and conditioning coach in addition to a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist. I obtained a degree in Exercise Science before pursuing Physical Therapy, and am passionate about bridging the gap between injury and performance.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Mallory

I’m Mallory—a lifelong runner with over twenty years in the sport, from road races to 100-mile trail ultras. As a coach, my goal is to facilitate lifelong running and help athletes from all backgrounds find joy and success through the art and science of run training.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Karin

I am a certified personal trainer, certified nutrition and run coach as well studying to be an ultra marathon coach and wellness coach. I really like working with back of the pack people that are just starting out couch to 5k or those that are taking the giant leap into long distance running.

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

1-3 years

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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 Joy

I am passionate about helping athletes achieve their dreams. I have been coaching swim, bike, and run (individual sports and triathlon) since 2015. While I enjoy all distances and abilities, I specialize in the newer athlete with big dreams.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Stepan

“Where there's a will there's a way.”

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

3-5 years

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Meet Christi

As a 44x marathoner and 18x ultramarathoner, I bring personal experience to the table, allowing for a deep understanding of what my athletes are going through. As a step-mom I understand the need for balance and work with my athletes to achieve their running goals while maintaining a healthy balance

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

1-3 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 Kasey

I'm a rehab physician with a focus in Running Medicine, gait analysis, strength training for runners, and now a proud UESCA certified Ultra Running coach.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Martin

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.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Juan Pablo

I’ve been working in the fitness industry for more than 10 years teaching in place and online (Keiser Indoor Cycling, Functional Training, Latin Rhythms, etc.), I have a Running team where we train since 2016 for Spartan, road and trail races and I have personal training programming with an app.

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

10+ years

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Meet Kevin

I began running 40+ years ago in high school. My love of running developed on the track and on the cross-country course. The driving force in my endurance career has been the personal "test of self". Coaching allows me to help others achieve their own personal peak performance.

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

10+ years

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Meet Sharon

I am a long-time runner of over 30 years and physical therapist who specializes in treating and coaching runners of all abilities and ages, both in person as well as on-line. I own my own PT and run coaching practice called Endurance Running, PT and Performance Coaching.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Kirsten

Hi! I’m Kirsten! I’m so excited to be a UESCA Certified Running Coach! We are all unique and I believe in using a strong evidence-based approach tailored to you to help you reach your goals while finding joy in the sport of running!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sarah

I’m Sarah, a UESCA qualified running coach and Pilates teacher from Brighton, UK.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Ino

I am an office worker who lives in Indonesia.
My running journey started back in 2012, I started casually running as a hobby was still a college student.
Then I started to take running more seriously since 2022 until now.

I have completed 3 full marathons up to date and hopefully will conquer more.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sami

A passionate runner and experienced coach..
I help runners at all level.. Whether you are a beginner seeking to start your running journey or a seasoned runner aiming to refine your performance.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Karen

After a few years of running as an elite master's marathoner who had qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, I have turned to running Mountain Ultra Trail races. I enjoy the science of running (nutrition and training) and use this and my experience to bring out the best in my athlete's!

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

10+ years

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Meet Dirk

Dirk completed his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and has been working as an outpatient PT since. He has owned a private practice for the past 20 years and has focused his work on endurance athletes, especially in the sports of ultrarunning and cycling.

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

10+ years

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Meet Jiong How

I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach based in Singapore. I currently consult athletes specializing in the ultra-trail discipline, and manage a high school track and field team. My diverse background and experiences contribute to my holistic approach towards building a balanced life with sport.

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 Sara

Hi! My name is Sara, along with being a personal trainer and nutritionist for over 10 years, my passion is to help people gain confidence in their bodies to perform well in training. I specialize in combining strength + running + proper fueling so you can show up prepared on race day.

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

10+ years

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Meet Scipio

Hi, my name is Scipio Bergkamp, a Dutch marathon runner and UESCA certified running coach. I have a BSc. in medicine and a MSc. in human movement sciences. I am based out of the Netherlands and provide personal coaching online and 1:1.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Natalie

I specialize in trail and ultra running. However, I have experience in all distances ranging from 5k to 100 miles, road and trail. I accept all athletes from beginner level to the seasoned runner just trying to get faster or better. I love seeing athletes crush even the tiniest goals!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Scott

I'm Scott Millman, a dedicated running coach and avid ultra-marathoner. With UESCA and RRCA certifications, I specialize in guiding runners of all abilities, drawing on my extensive experience from 5k to 100k races and a deep passion for endurance sports.

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

Industry Leader in Fitness and Wellness, Charismatic Founder and Coach, Corporate Wellness Consultant, and Accomplished Ultra Endurance Athlete.

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

10+ years

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Meet EMMANOUIL

I am a passionate ultra runner, former rowing Greek Champion, 30 years old, who loves coaching.

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 Fernando

I’m Fernando, and I am from Costa Rica. I have been running consistently since 2020. I am passionate about sports and regularly practice cycling and strength training, in addition to running. I am now looking to begin my journey as a coach to help others enjoy running as much as I do.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Vladimir

Hello, future runners! My name is Vlad, and I'm passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential through running.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Steve

I'm a UESCA certified running coach with a degree in Biochemistry. There are many training approaches out there and I would like to help you find one that matches your talents and training preferences. I will take a holistic individualized approach to help you meet your running goals.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Corsin

Passionate ultrarunner based in Graubünden, Switzerland, with finishes including the Eiger Ultra Trail E101, X-Trails in Davos and participated in several backyard ultras. Working as professor and Director of Studies. I coach in German and English with a tailored, athlete-first approach.

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

3-5 years

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Meet SAMANTHA

Experienced runner and qualified trail/fell-running coach, based in the French Alps for 15 years. I am here to share my knowledge of run training & racing, on road, trail & mountain.

I employ a structured but flexible approach, focusing on your goals, factoring in the realities of daily life.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Pamela

I am a World and USA Record holder in multiple Ultramarathons. I am still working part time in Nurse Anesthesiology. I received my Certified UESCA Coaching Certificate together my knowledge as a runner and help Utrarunners begin their journey!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
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Meet Ryan

Jen and Ryan live in Ouray, CO. They formed Single Step Running in 2025 as a way to share their love of trail running and the training process with others.

Jen and Ryan have been competing in trail running events for more than a decade, each completing distances up to 100 miles.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Juozas

As a coach and a runner, I am always eager to learn new things and experiment with them to see if they improve my skills. There is no end-point to this journey of gaining knowledge and becoming a better coach and runner.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Danielle

My name is Danielle and I have been a distance runner for over 16 years, tackling race distances from the 5K to the Marathon. I launched my coaching business Distance with Danielle in an effort to share to my love of running with others by coaching and helping runners achieve their goals!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Tim

Marathoner with 16 finishes—including Boston, NYC & Chicago. PR 2:41. Since 2019 I’ve logged nearly 19,000 miles. I’m passionate about competing and helping others unlock stronger bodies and sharper minds through running. Let’s level up your performance together!

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

Hi, I'm Johnny. Leveraging 5 years of ultrarunning and coaching experience, I help athletes optimize training and recovery. My science-based, modular approach is designed to maximize race results while prioritizing injury prevention and management for long-term success.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lauren

Lauren Callahan is a holistic sports nutrition coach, certified ultrarunning coach, and doctoral student of integrative wellness. She is passionate about helping ultra endurance sports athletes create their optimal health as they pursue their dreams and work hard towards their goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Courtney

Ultrarunning coach specializing in working with those who are new to trails, attempting their first ultra, or just looking for their first structured training plan. I'm a data-driven coach who provides detailed plans, but also a cheerleader. My goal is to help you find joy in the sport!

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

1-3 years