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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 John

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.

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

10+ 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

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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 Nic

I live in NYC and love finding new trails and races in the area. If you’re looking for a different challenge or adventure, I’d love to get you out of the hustle and bustle of city life and discover new purpose in your running. For me, ultrarunning helps me be the best possible version of myself.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Al

Al is a retired 20-year Special Operations Veteran and accomplished ultrarunner. He now dedicates his time to coaching ultrarunning as a means to promote mental health and resilience, with a special focus on supporting veterans and first responders.

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

3-5 years

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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 Evan

I'm a father of two amazing daughters and I kind of love moving really long distances over the ground on foot. I also like helping people move really long distances over the ground on foot.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Rachel

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!

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

0-1 year

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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 Kristen

Dr. Kristen Salkas is a UESCA-certified run coach specializing in beginner and intermediate runners. She also specializes in parathletes, and postpartum and pregnancy. She has a PhD in Disability Studies and takes a science-minded approach to training and racing. Her owns and runs K Salk Coaching.

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 Martin

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Keith

I am a sub elite athlete and a coach. I specialize in road running as an athlete with a PR marathon time of 2:39:13 and specialize in endurance, strength, nutrition, and mental coaching.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michelle

My journey began 25+ yrs ago and my experience is what drives me to share my passion with others. I created Be Fit and Train in 2015 and began coaching runners and triathletes at that time. Some of our athletes have been with us from the start and span a wide range of abilities.

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 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 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 Ignatius

Banker-turn-Running Coach focused on providing bespoke training programme for beginner runners who are looking for detailed guidance on how to improve your running and fitness in general!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Olita

Olita is the owner of Blue Horizon Endurance, which focusses on coaching ultrarunning and the new sport of swimrun. She is a former Division I swimmer, who has competed in hundreds of triathlons, open water races, and running races. Wanna try something new? Try swimrun or ultrarunning!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Swimming
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Jazmine

Jazmine believes in 5 pillars for providing the best coaching to her athletes: Training, Nutrition, Energy, Recovery, and Mental attuning.

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

In balancing a demanding career, personal passions, or managing type 1 diabetes, customized coaching to:
Train smarter, not harder.
Build strength, endurance, and resilience.
Overcome obstacles of work-life balance to blood sugar mgmt.
Achieve your goals, whether Olympic Trials or first mile.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Arabelle

I've been working in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years and I work with all ranges of experience from training for a first 5k to multi-day ultramarathons. My passion lies in helping others to find their potential and accomplish things they hadn't thought possible.

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

10+ years

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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 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 Christopher

Christopher ran for East Stroudsburg University in the PSAC, qualifying for NCAA DII Nationals in 2012. With PRs of 4:24 in the mile and 1:24 in the half-marathon, he brings both experience and passion to coaching, helping athletes build confidence, consistency, and community through running.

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

My main area of expertise is Spartan Racing for all ages. I’m also a certified Spartan Coach. I’ve coached ages 18 months to 85 year olds. Classes available are Ninja obstacle training for youth, women only strength and conditioning as well as co Ed classes for Deka and HYROX.

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

10+ 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 Kavin

From couch to ultramarathoner in 3 years, I overcame obesity and prediabetes to run 50+ races across Southeast Asia’s tough terrains. Now, I help purposeful runners push limits, build resilience, and transform through meaningful challenges.

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

I've had an on/off relationship with running since 2005. The best thing about running is our community & inclusivity. My goal is to empower new runners (and the run-curious) see their capabilities, build confidence, and have blast doing so! I'd be honored to coach you to your first 5K, 10K, or HM.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jade

I have experience working with and advising athletes with different goals and backgrounds from preparing for a personal best 5k to crushing an ultra endurance race. I enjoy working with adult athletes of all ages and take a holistic approach to tailoring training to an individual's lifestyle.

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

In my 20’s I started running to lose weight and get fit, this turned into running marathons and then into ultramarathons. I have run over 250 Parkruns and finished over 50 marathon & ultramarathon races up to 100 miles. I have been helping athletes achieve their goals for the last 10 years.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jordan

Hi, I'm Jordan, I changed my life and became a runner in 2021, since then I've fallen in love with the marathon. I aim to inspire others at the marathon distance as both a coach and a runner.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Adrián

Hola! Soy Adrián Araya, Fisioterapeuta de PhysioElite Rehab & Performance y Running Coach Certificado por UESCA.
Tengo mi propio emprendimiento y equipo llamado Elite Trail Coaching o ETC.
Realizo Trail Running y brindo Coaching personalizado e Individualizado en Trail para distancias de 5 a 42kms.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Michelle

As an 18-year veteran of distance running, I have experience with races from the 5K to the marathon. As an adult athlete, I understand the daily challenges of training while juggling responsibilities, as well as the specific recovery and training needs of adult and master's athletes.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jonathan

I’m a triathlon coach who loves helping athletes become stronger, more confident, and race-ready. Whether you’re starting your first triathlon or looking to push your limits, I’m here to guide you with structured training, support, and accountability every step of the way.

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 Elizabeth

I'm a mom to 3 teens who started my running journey "late" - at the age of 35! Since beginning this journey, I've made plenty of mistakes, celebrated lots of milestones, and learned so much. The choice to become a coach was an easy one for me. I love this sport, and I love helping people.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jose Alberto

Corredor de mas de 15 años de experiencia.
Medico de Profesión.
Entrenamiento para corredores de diferentes distancias desde el 2018.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Chutiwat

My name is Dr. Chutiwat Sakyanun. I am a licensed oral and maxillofacial surgery, My professional path bridges two disciplines that I’m deeply passionate about medical science and endurance sports.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Sophie

Hi! I'm Sophie, a trail and ultra runner. I use my personal and professional experience to support people who don't fit the stereotypical runner mould. Particularly those who are neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+ or living with chronic physical or mental health conditions.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Rakhmat

I’m a running coach who’s here to accompany runners on their running journey and help them reach their running goals.

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

Hi, I’m James. I love running marathons, trails, hills and mountains.
More than that, I love coaching other athletes to greater heights.
Whether running your first half, discovering trail running or tackling an ultramarathon, I can help you to achieve your goal in a fun and inspiring way.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Vadim

I coach long-course triathletes who balance ambitious goals with demanding lives. As a five-time Ironman World Championship (Kona) finisher and full-time software engineer, I help athletes build structure, consistency, and confidence through efficient, evidence-based training.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Triathlon
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Lisa

I am a passionate life-long runner, mom, teacher, vegan, and gluten-free certified coach. I have certification through USATF and UESCA. I was born in Ireland and earned a Track and Cross Country scholarship to the States! Running literally changed my life! It can change your life too.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Coraline

I like to take a holistic view of a person when I coach them, considering their personal, family, and professional circumstances to develop a program, and before I start coaching them, I make sure to fully understand their deep-rooted “why” for embarking on a long-distance race.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Rachel

My mission is to inspire and empower runners of all levels to achieve their personal best through comprehensive training plans, personalized fueling and strength training recommendations, and unwavering support.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Kristy

Kristy founded Run The Long Road Coaching 15 years ago and has coached hundreds of runners around the world. Kristy’s love of running began 25 years ago after a 5K. She has completed 14 marathons and 2 ultramarathons (including a 12-hour race).

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

10+ years

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Meet Tomislav

I love everything endurance sports related and have more than 20 years of experience in various sports, not just endurance sports, with focus on preparation, performance and sports nutrition. I am very motivated to transfer my knowledge and experience and help others grow in sport and health.

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

3-5 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 Chris

Reach your running goals with a certified trainer and master your running training, whether for fun, 5K, half marathon or marathon

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

0-1 year

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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