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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 Lisa

Lisa is a firm believer that the mental aspect of running is just as important as the physical, and her training incorporates both.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Charlotte

My first marathon was in 2006, and my first ultra in 2015. Since then I have run over 280 marathons with 100+ of those being ultras. I try to make running as fun as possible, so run all my races in costume, which is why I'm known as "Marathon CostumeChic"!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Dreama

Dreama Walton is an endurance athlete & coach. She helps runners build strength, consistency, and confidence, whether they’re training for their first race or preparing for marathon & ultra-distance goals. Dreama blends evidence-based coaching with real-world experience to support her athletes.

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

Passionate about fostering resilience, joy, and connection through the running. With a holistic approach, I help runners achieve their goals while embracing the journey and the spirit of the trail.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Erin

I’m Erin Robertson, the Gold Coast coach behind PLAY HARD RUN COACHING. Through coaching, I support runners to discover adventures, reach their potential, cross finish lines, and experience the transformative nature of trail and ultra running.

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

0-1 year

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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 VANESSA

I have been coaching full-time for nearly a decade. I have experience coaching people through their first ultra marathons. I lot of my experience is with masters athletes.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Colleen

I’m Colleen, an ultrarunning coach with a passion for guiding athletes through their endurance journeys. With years of experience in trail and ultrarunning, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. I am also a certified mountain guide with a passion for mountain endurance events.

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

My name is Nikola Tsanev 41 years old passionate amateur cyclist and coach and since march also a UCI comissaire.
I am from Bulgaria, happy maried with two childrens .
I would be happy if i can help to reach your targets and dreams in cycling.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Pierre

I am an avid endurance athlete and co-founder of Mountain Abandon. With a deep passion for sharing my knowledge and love for movement with fellow humans, I aim to build strong, resilient and independent athletes.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Tareq

I am a trail and ultrarunning enthusiast from Saudi Arabia with a passion for mountain running and endurance sports. I have participated in several trail and ultramarathon events and developed a strong interest in the science of endurance training and athlete performance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kaitlyn

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn - I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy and specialize in treating running-related injuries and getting runners back to doing what they love. I became a coach to help runners transition back to full training after injury and get those "always injured" runners training healthy again.

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

I am an active athlete and specialist in physical education and sports, a running
coach, and a rehabilitation therapist with a relevant education and approximately 10 years of experience. In my work, I adhere to the principles of evidence-based science, safety, and results-oriented work.

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

10+ years

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Meet Becky

I believe running should be enjoyable and fit into your life. Let me help you enjoy the process and reach your goals, no matter how big or small. I'm ready to be your biggest cheerleader!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Matthew

My name is Matthew McHugh and In am a avid trail & ultra runner that is passionate about coaching athletes to run and compete at ultra distances. I believe that then human body is an amazing machine with unlimited potential. I like to bring out that potential in my athletes.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Felipe

Ultra-Runner, Road Runner, Speaker, Running Coach (Fly Running), Entrepreneur (Endure Camps and Endure Hikes).
Over 18 years running with +55 Ultra-Marathons, +10 Marathons and +150 Trail Races.
100 Mile: 22:03 hrs / 100 km: 9:50 hrs / 80 km: 7:18 hrs / 50 km: 4:15 hrs / Marathon: 2:56 hrs

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

5-10 years

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Meet Hannah

Philadelphia based running coach who specializes in working with motivated athletes who are looking to develop a stronger understanding of the sport to reach their next goal. I love to work with clients long-term and be your teammate in your greater running journey!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Viktor

Inspired by the UTMB transmissions on Eurosport and NTS (Nízko Tatranská Stíhačka) videos on Youtube I embarked on the journey towards the long distance endurance running. What started as 10k progressed to later 100 mile distances.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Avery

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

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

0-1 year

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Meet Simone

I am a triathlete a running coach and a running gait analyst.
I am in my 40’s, and i have 2 boys. Was born in Brazil but i live in Dubai for more than 15 years.
My daily life has a lot of challenges and i use the sport to keep my mind and body strong to whatever i need to face.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Philip

My name is Philip Bryden. I am the the founder and owner of Mush Nutrition. I have been involved in professional sports for many years, and have seen, first-hand, the need for change in the way that nutrition & training is viewed and approached.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Adam

Long time athlete. I was a good tennis player, but only a mediocre runner growing up; I never made top-10 on my HS XC team. I started to find competitive success in running only in my late 30s, after moving to Denver. Training is part, but not my whole life. Balance is needed for long term viability

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

Whether you are targeting to your first 21Km or 200Miles. I am here to help when you need a coach who can understand you. You can find everything about me at www.luando.training.

I have been certified with: Ultrarunning Coach; Endurance Strengthening & Conditioning Coach; Endurance Sports Nutrition

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

I'm a former D1 collegiate runner and have been coaching junior high/high school xc and track since 2015; I've also recently completed the UESCSA running coach. I'm passionate about helping develop and hone the basics and foundational skills of running events from the 800 to marathon.

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

Recovery Run Coaching aims to make running at a high level more accessible to motivated runners through expert coaching and proven science. We employ two winning ultra runners who are also professional Physical Therapists.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Vlad

Ex-pro cyclist. National champion. 🏆
EU Bronze medalist 🇪🇺🥉
10+ years as a member of Ukraine National Cycling Team 🇺🇦
3+ years of coaching 📈

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

3-5 years

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Meet Keith

Online Triathlon and run coaching for busy parents

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

10+ years

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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 Malynda

Hi, I'm a lifelong runner with a passion for helping others. I am an exercise scientist who specializes in biomechanics with an MS in Exercise Science and an American College of Sports Medicine Personal Training certification.

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

10+ years

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Meet Alysha

My name is Alysha, I Began my running journey in 2012 and have run many half marathons, full marathons and challenges. I have mentored runners since 2016 through two facebook groups I created and have helped many achieve success in their first races. I'm excited to officially Coach Runners!

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

1-3 years

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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 Jennifer

I love working with beginning runners with big goals. Whether you're just getting started, or just starting to train "seriously," I'm here to help you understand how to become the best runner you can be.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Chaoyang

* Coach all ages of runners, including kids, youth, pre-XC runner, XC runner, adults
* Coach all distance, including kid's mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon
* One of my runners got into Rice University
* Coached a XC runner to drop his 5K time from 18:30 to 16:55 in a year

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

3-5 years

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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 Yiannis

I am a Marathon Coach (UESCA/NAASFP) and endurance athlete. With a PB of 2:48 Athens marathon and a 100miles Rodopi Ultra trail finisher (25:15), I know exactly what it takes to bridge the gap between road speed and mountain toughness even when balancing a demanding career and family life.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jeff

I offer personalized one-on-one virtual trail and ultra run coaching with a human-first approach. You are a unique individual, and your training should be designed with your experience and motivations in mind and backed up with evidence-based training practices to promote progress and longevity.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Bhaskaran

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,

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

I am passionate about mental health, am a diehard Swiftie, and love all things Alani and coffee. I have run 77 miles, love triathlons, and started coaching to originally help my friends and I train for races.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Varvara

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Brennan

Brennan Townshend is one of the top fell, trail and sky runners in the UK and he is our head coach at High Peak Running. Brennan has won many races including 3 Peaks, Garmin Mourne Sky race, Skiddaw, Buttermere Sailbeck and Grisedale Horseshoe. He has run internationally for GB.

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

10+ years

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Meet Arturo

Nice to meet you! I’m Arturo Gonzalez, marathoner and sports enthusiast.

Each person is different, so every process is unique. Supporting others on the path toward their goals has been a great dream of mine and a motivation during my certification roadmap. Will you let me run this journey with you?

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

1-3 years

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Meet Chris

I am a long time runner that decided to take the hobby a step further. With a history of injuries, I wanted to dig deeper into running form and injury prevention. Passing on the love of running is the next step in the journey.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Carrie

I love to help runners find longevity in the sport. As a former collegiate competitor, now turned trail-enthusiast, I am a runner for life. I have been a physical therapist for 20+ years, and earned my coaching credentials to bring a fully informed and holistic approach to run training.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Paula

I'm an ultra runner and running coach with Camino Ultra. I have experience coaching and running events from 50km to over 100 miles.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Rea

I am a UESCA running and ultrarunning certified coach with 5 years of experience in coaching athletes in mountain endurance sports. I work with anyone from beginners to elite athletes in mountain endurance sports, ski touring and skimo racing included. Majority of my coaching is online only.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Robert

Robert Operates RJH Fit Perspective,LLC:   Is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Pn1 Precision Nutrition Coach, Running Coach U.E.S.C.A., and R.R.C.A. Certified, CPR/AED Certified with the American Red Cross, First Aid Certified, and successfully managed his own weight loss/lifestyle journey.

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

1-3 years

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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