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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 Sarah

Hi I'm Sarah – I'm a UK Athletics qualified running coach and now a certified UESCA ultrarunning coach. I love marathon distance and above, both as a runner and a coach. I'm also a Level 2 Gym Instructor, currently training to be a Level 3 Personal Trainer.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Bram

I'm passionate about helping you discover the exhilarating world of trail running.
I am an avid ultrarunner with a knack for explaining and guiding others to reach their inherent potential.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Paul

Hi I'm Paul I have been running ultras since 2010. I started at the back and over the years have worked my way to the front. Prior to coaching I worked as a physiologist for 20 years. I love sharing my running experience with others and helping them to achieve their own running goals.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sam

Hi - I am Sam Farnsworth from ZenduranceNow Coaching. We are a group of three coaches that trains all comers from entry level runners to multi-day stage races. We've seen a lot in the trail running world and are here to help you make your goals a reality.

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

Hello! I am Patrick, I am a certified cycling coach who works with all levels of athletes, from beginners tackling their first event to experienced athletes seeking to push their limits. I believe in a holistic method of coaching that sees each athlete as a unique individual.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Alexandre

As an independent, specialized and certified coach, my work goes beyond simple training, I seek to offer a holistic approach that integrates conditioning, technique and mindset, with a focus on sustainable and high-performance results, standing out for my commitment to the process and excellence.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Krhistan

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!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sara

Health & Wellness Coach, Running Coach, Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach, UltraRunning Certified and Imagery Coach. A Boston Marathon Qualifier, Ironman finisher, and half IM World Championship qualifier, I combine mental and physical fitness coaching with innovative AI tools to help clients thrive.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Pietro

Physical therapist and occupational therapist from Switzerland passionate about running and thriatlon

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

UESCA-certified running coach with a passion for individualized training, long-term progression, and athlete well-being. I specialize in neuromuscular work, marathon prep, and coaching mature or returning athletes with complex lives.

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

5-10 years

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Meet DJ

My commitment to you is to make you the best runner you can be, as I believe running is a powerful tool for self realization. My approach is simple- “We get better together."

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alexis

I'm Alexis, a UESCA Certified coach with over 5 years of experience coaching runners of all levels. I started running in middle school and never stopped. My goal as a coach is to help athletes reach their full potential while having fun and prioritizing physical and mental health!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Michael

Started running... then fell down the rabbit hole and returned to school to learn everything I could about it.

Coaching 13+ Yrs
Registered Physiotherapist
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Kinesiology
UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach
Running Injury Assessment and Treatment

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

10+ years

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Meet Brenda

My name is Brenda Bettencourt and am the sole coach of Island Tri Coaching. I'm physically located in Kailua-Kona and use Training Peaks as a way to communicate training programs. I offer local and distace coaching. I'm also a certified Sports Performace Specialist by American Council on Exercise.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Triathlon
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Meet Norman

Norman specializes in guiding beginner to intermediate runners as they pursue goals on both roads and trails, spanning from shorter distances to ultras.

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

10+ years

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Meet Tim

Hello, I would be very happy to have a twenty-minute initial consult call with you to determine whether we might be a good fit to work together to help you reach your goals in running or ultrarunning. I enjoy working with athletes of all ages and experience levels.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Evan

My name is Evan Rosenberg. I'm a passionate coach and triathlete who helps to spread his love of the sport to help you both have fun and accomplish all of your big goals. Racing should be fun and motivational so I look to strike the right balance in order to make training both challenging and fun

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

1-3 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 Jason

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Zoe

I have worked in the health fitness industry for over 30 years. I started with group exercise classes, and over the last decades my coaching morphs and grows like I do. The ride is amazing. It has taken me to amazing places, to meet amazing people. What I love the most, never stop learning.

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 Rachel

Certified Ultrarunning Coach, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher; 5Ks to 50Ks to 100 milers!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Marissa

I’m on a mission to help 1,000 women cyclists over 40 climb stronger, ride farther, faster while creating more energy to ride back to back days so you can set new personal records, unleash your very BEST, and change your definition of what’s possible.

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

10+ years

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Meet TJ

I'm TJ Harms-Synkiew. I've coached people and ran races from 1 mile to 200 miles. Including unofficial, solo efforts, I've ran 47+ ultramarathons. I love helping people achieve their goals while enjoying themselves and continuing to fall in love with running in the process.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Melissa

Hola Future Trail Cabronas!

My name is Melissa, and I call Southern California home. I am a cabrona for the wilderness, a dog mom, an advocate for diversity on the trail, and the owner and coach of La Dirección.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Alec

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!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Francisco

Immense passion for running and passion for helping other achieve their running goals. I offer a completely personalized running coaching program, from anyone who has never run and wants to get into the running world to an experienced runner who wants to hit more goals!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Attila

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Milos

Ultrarunning enthusiast, trying to elevate his skills.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
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 Kelly

Hi, I’m Kelly Lutz aka Coaching Klutz!

I’m a certified running/ultra running coach and CSCS with a passion for helping women, trans, and non-binary folks train sustainably so they can enjoy training while dreaming big and pushing their limits (whether on the road or on the trail).

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

1-3 years

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Meet Casey

Strength and running coach based in Western MA.
Specializing in injury rehab and prevention, supplemental strength training, race prep up to marathon distance. Remote and hybrid in person coaching for all experience levels.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sally

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Hazel

Putting The Fun into Running
Are you looking to improve your running, or maybe start running?
Do you have a specific goal in mind that you need a personalised plan for?
Are you looking for accountability?
Do you need advice on mental fitness, recovery, race day tactics?

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

10+ years

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Meet Madeline

I fell in love with running as a young girl and have competed at distances ranging from 800 meters - 100 miles. I love helping fellow athletes of all abilities find their own joy in running, whether they are just starting out or seasoned competitors.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Thomas

My name is Thomas Bowling and I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 30 years. I have always had an interest in Sports Psychology and found that my own endurance running was the perfect place to continue practicing the development of a positive mindset.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Juby

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Paula

Passionate hybrid athlete from Northern Germany with a strong sense of evidence based training strategies. I want you to feel good during your runs, stay healthy or get back on track after injuries. I am the first German coach who combined strength training and running to reach your wellbeing goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Nicholas

I am a 42 yo Father and Husband from New York City. I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer as well as a UESCA Certified Running Coach. I weight trained and played sports my entire life and continue competing as a Marathon Runner for the last 17 years for multiple running clubs in New York City.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Pete

As we get older the main thing we acquire is experience. My aim is to pass on that experience, with knowledge gained, to help someone else gain good memories from activity

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

10+ years

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Meet Jonah

Jonah Young qualified with his MSc in Sport Science (Biokinetics) from the University of Pretoria in 2020. Since 2015 he has worked with the South African National Rowing Team, Runners, Trail Runners, Cyclists and Mountain Bikers.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Todd

I am an experienced coach and competitive distance runner. I have coached elementary school, college and adults in distances from 1 mile to ultramarathons.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Sarah

Running is my passion. Whether it’s a fast 5k or a challenging 100 miler, I find joy in the journey. Living with Type 1 diabetes has given me a unique perspective on pushing my limits and achieving my goals.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Leanne

I only started running in 2017 but immediately fell in love with it. I hired my own coach in 2018 and it was a game changer. In 2020 I decided to take a coaching certification because I wanted to share my passion for the sport and help other achieve their goals!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Miles

From 450 lbs and a cane to running 100+ mile races - I'm Miles Victors, ultrarunning coach and living proof that your starting point doesn't define your finish line.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Eduardo

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kasey

Army veteran, first responder, ultrarunner, and certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach based in Washington State. I help athletes build sustainable endurance, resilience, and confidence while balancing real life, demanding careers, and long-term health.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Nate

I am a highly motivated person who loves all things running and I love being able to help people reach their goals within running. Being present, positive, and persistent are attributes that have not only helped me in running but also push me to help others.

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

3-5 years

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Meet James

As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, James Nalley specializes in race distances of 50k to 250+ miles ranging from flat terrain at sea level to high-altitude mountain races. He also specializes in timed-loop events ranging from six hours to six days, with many podium wins in these categories.

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

1-3 years