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.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I specialize in everyday recreational athletes and age group competitors. I love helping cyclist and trail runners explore their own frontiers through endurance sports. Whether you are new to endurance sports, develop a healthy lifestyle or stand on podium let me help you explore your frontiers!

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I am a Personal Trainer and Running Coach who works with recreational runners and hikers. I take a compressive approach to fitness by addressing strength, endurance, and performance training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I consider myself a runner first and a coach second. If I am in your area, I want to run with you and coach from your side rather than from the finish line. I practice what I preach!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

I am a passionate runner, husband, and father to a five-year-old daughter, Zoia. Outside of training, I am a fan of live music and enjoy spending time with my family.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hi, I’m Jessie, a marathoner, mom of two, and UESCA-certified nutrition coach. I help runners balance training and life while fueling effectively with practical, science-based strategies for better performance and recovery.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Hi, I’m Katie! I have been running off and on since 2010. I became a coach to help people like me who don’t feel like they’re “serious” or fast enough to get a coach but who have wanted help getting started or working toward a goal.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

The Iron Bear Endurance Way!
Offering 1-on-1 coaching for beginners up to seasoned triathletes looking at taking their training to the next level.I'll work with your schedule and help you balance life and training so you can reach your full potential.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm Yamil, a passionate ultrarunner who has recently become an Ultrarunning and Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach. I was the first Honduran to complete the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 176K race.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

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

My highest level of education related to running is Doctor of Physical Therapy, since 2015. Recently received my Gait Analysis certification from RunDNA. In 2005 I received my BS Exercise Science Degree. I have been a RRCA certified Running Coach since 2005. NSCA Strength and Conditioning certified.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I’m a 46-year-old runner from Houston, Texas, who discovered the joy of running just four years ago. Since then, I’ve completed three marathons (among other shorter distance races) each in under four hours. Running has literally changed my life and I look forward to giving that back to my clients!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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

I began my sports journey as an adult and have since become an ultrarunner, road cyclist, and ski/snowboard instructor. I discovered a true passion for helping others find joy in sports and the satisfaction that comes from working toward a goal.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

A Boise-based trail runner and working mom, I’ve completed everything from 5K–50K objectives and, most recently, a Half Ironman. I coach runners from 5K to marathon distances with personalized, realistic plans that support busy lives and endurance nutrition for sustainable performance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I’m a coach based in Western North Carolina, specializing in runners from 5k to 100 miles. With a holistic approach blending intuition and science, I help athletes build strength, resilience, and confidence. Running is a tool for healing, but true growth comes from finding your second wind.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Highly experienced ultrarunner and adventurer. Having completed ultra races and adventures in every continent of the world. Amongst the most important races completed is 4 Desert Challenge by www.racingtheplanet.com and other races in Africa, Europe, America, Asia and Antarctica.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Alejandro Garcia — a UESCA-certified Ultrarunning Coach who discovered the trails later in life and never looked back. Born in Venezuela and raised in the lush nature of Costa Rica, I traded a busy tech-executive lifestyle for slow travel with my wife and dog, and the joy of ultrarunning. 🏔

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi there!

My name is Antoine, I'm 37 years old and I live in Denver, Colorado. I am half French and half American, and I have been happily married to my husband Amit for almost 5 years.

Fun fact: I'm about to become a second-time dog dad to a baby Golden Retriever.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am a UESCA Ultra Coach and Kenyan athlete. My 50K−200M coaching merges physiological understanding with rigorous, evidence-based systems. I engineer deep resilience and disciplined execution to guarantee performance. My methodology mitigates race failure and optimizes results.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

UESCA-certified running coach and mom of two with 8 marathons under my belt—including during pregnancy and postpartum. I offer custom plans for all levels, locally in Lake County, IL and virtually, blending endurance, injury prevention, and real-life support.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi! I’m Jodi (Brown) and I’m a psychological therapist, run coach and personal trainer. I offer a unique combination of run coaching (all the usual things you’d expect from a run coach) alongside psychotherapy (CBT & ACT). I'm there to work with you, side by side, to help you achieve your goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Having coached hundreds of athletes, I enjoy the commitment to a process and the satisfaction of working hard to achieve a goal. I believe in sustainable training that balances strength training, running, mobility as well as life and work to achieve your physical goals while staying injury-free!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I am passionate about training being beneficial for everyone! Whether your goal is winning the race, getting a PR, getting across the finish line, or just impressing your friends at the neighborhood run club. All of these things are important, let me help you get out there!

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Running truly is a rare endeavor where you ‘get out of it what you put in.’ In my case, it has taken me across mountain ranges, through cities, been the foundation of my social circle, and is how I met my wife. So while running is so much more than races… I must admit, racing is pretty fun too!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi there! I'v been a runner for over 15 years and raced distances from the 5k to the marathon level. I help runners from beginners training for their first race to advanced runners train for big race day goals by developing customized training plans that works with your unique schedule.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I am an Ultrarunning and Nutrition coach at Out There Coaching and a avid trail runner and lover of mountains. I have a passion for the outdoors and adventure and my mission is to get you OUT THERE, hitting the trails, building endurance and embracing the adventure along the way.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Lifelong learner, educator and computer science nerd who likes running and long distances.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I'm a trail running coach from Iceland and have been coaching since 2017. My training focuses on endurance, strength, and technique, helping runners of all levels tackle trails with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or training for a race, I offer personalized coaching to help you reach your goa

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

• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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

ACE Certified Personal Trainer, UESCA Running Coach, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Girls Gone Strong (GGS) Certified Professional with 7+ years of client-facing experience. Specializes in strength training, running performance, and behavior-focused nutrition coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Hi, my name is Dan a 39 year old Double World Record holder based in Suffolk in the Uk. I am passionate about chasing my own dreams and goals and i also get just as much, if not more pleasure and satisfaction seeing my clients do the same and i look forward to helping you do the same.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

My name is Jacob and over the past several years I have completed multiple ultras. I hope to help those looking to get into ultra-running realize their potential and accomplish their goals.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

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.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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

I am an Ultrarunning Coach & Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach who has finished 12 races of 100 miles or more since 2020, including Cocodona 250. I firmly believe that anyone can run ultras, and that there is a world of incredible possibility waiting just beyond your comfort zone. Run with me!

• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• 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 been Ultrarunning for about 4 years with some positive results. I’m breaking into the coaching hemisphere and looking to help people achieve their goals. Looking forward to learning more about this sport through a lens other than my own.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

After 13 years of completing over 50 marathon and ultra races; I decided to wanted to gain further knowledge and certification to cement my own personal experience of training for and racing these distances. So I decided to study for the UESCA ultra running coaching certification!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Each athlete is a special one and so my dedication to him. I have worked with every kind of athlete and my priority is to run safe, to run faster and of course enjoy it along the way

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Hello! I'm Rachel, an ultrarunner living in Philadelphia. I have a background in occupational therapy and run specialty. I'm very passionate about increasing female and non-binary presence in the ultrarunning world! I feel that with more diverse representation in coaching, that presence will grow!

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I am a professional runner who wants to share the joy of running with others through coaching! I work closely with each athlete to help create the best training plan based on science, training history, and goals.

• 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

I have been coaching athletes of all ages for 25+ years and I absolutely love it. I received my degree in Exercise Science of Wichita State University. I have coached athletes up to compete distances beyond 100 miles and have completed over 100 ultras myself.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years