
With a background in education, Leslie’s coaching philosophy centers on fostering a growth mindset. She views running as a learning opportunity for everyone who approaches it, whether it's their first mile or 5000th. In this learning adventure, the goal is to reach the finish line through gratitude,
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

"I’m Yang Chia-Cheng. In cycling, true progress isn’t about blind mileage—it’s about precision. I simplify elite training logic through scientific analysis, helping athletes achieve high-efficiency breakthroughs and peak performance within their limited time."
- Cycling
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I came to coaching through my love of science, outdoor exercise, and local food. Science helps us understand how our bodies can adapt to training stimuli; outdoor exercise keeps us moving and connected to nature; local food nourishes our bodies and connects us to our communities.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

I coach all abilities beginner or advanced athletes looking to up there game and challenge themselves who are ambitious to succeed with big goals I am a qualified UESCA coach with experience competing highly in all levels of running
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Joy has been a run and triathlon coach since 2015, coaching athletes to conquer their dreams! While she enjoys all distances and abilities, she specializes in the newer athlete with big dreams.
For additional information, including affordable monthly fees, contact Joy at [email protected].
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years

For me personally, there is nothing more empowering than to help others to achieve their ultra running dreams and support them to unlock their mind-body connection in a holistic way.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

My name is Kay and I live in the beautiful state of Maine directly on the NH border with my amazing family. Running has proven to be such a powerful tool for growth, development, and mental health management for me and I would love to share my passion with you and help you SMASH SOME GOALS!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

My home trails are the South Downs in England. I love working with runners to help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. I take a holistic approach to coaching and aim to balance all of the different aspects of training to best serve each individual athlete.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

I'm an Air Force veteran and former law enforcement officer who specializes in flexible, personalized coaching for unpredictable schedules. Deployed overseas? Traveling for work? PT test coming up? Your training adapts to your reality with no guesswork, just results.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

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.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

I’ve spent nearly three decades competing in endurance events, and the only thing I enjoy almost as much as being out on the mountain trails is sharing my passion for running—whether that’s through conversation or coaching.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

I am an experienced and accomplished ultrarunner who puts heavy focus on self management processes to equip athletes with the right tools for the hardest moments in distance running. I strongly believe that when an athlete understands their body and mind they can take on any challenge!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

I have been running most of my life, and my goal as a coach is to help you achieve the running lifestyle that I have enjoyed for over 35 years. I love helping runners from all levels! I meet you where you are, work with you towards your unique goals on a path that is specific for you.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Hello,
I'm Sidney a passionate runner from Brussels.
I've been running for a while now and wanted to add something to my passion.
Today i want to share this love that i have for this sport.
I'll be happy to contribute to your success.
I'm into long distances, strength & vegetarian diet.
See you!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

At Steadfast Coaching,I believe in running with purpose, running with faith. My coaching is infused with Christian values, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who seek more than just physical improvement.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

As a certified running coach and cancer exercise specialist, a breast cancer survivor, and a runner, I bring experience, knowledge & genuine passion to guide every breast cancer survivor on their running journey. My goal is to provide the knowledge & tools for each runner to succeed.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

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!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
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

Ultrarunning enthusiast, trying to elevate his skills.
- Ultrarunning
0-1 year

Hi, I am Matthias Sandra - coach, athlete, and working professional. As the founder of We Are The Run, my mission is to help you enjoy a healthy and fulfilling running journey through a flexible, pragmatic, and science-driven approach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

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"!
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
0-1 year

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.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

I work with athletes who are looking to take a deeper dive into trail and ultra running and broaden their knowledge of the sport. As a runner I've been very fortunate to work with some incredible coaches and I have a deep desire to provide the same experience to others.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Helping trail runners achieve there goals, having been an athlete and running for many years I want to help others find joy in adventuring through the trails. We will work together to get you race ready!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

Hi, I’m Mona, aka Simone. Come run with me! At creative.runnings., we help you with road and ultrarunning.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
Hi! My name is Amy. I am a certified UESCA running coach, and I also have a M.S. in exercise science. I love the sport of running and helping others reach their goals in a healthy way. I have coached runners in distances ranging from 5K to Ultramarathon
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate

I’m a 27-year-old ultra-trail runner and former/current member of the Hungarian National Trail Running Team. Nature has been my home since childhood, and running is my lifestyle. My mission is to help others progress healthily while discovering the joy and freedom of trail running.
- 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

In addition to being a competitive runner, I am also a certified UESCA and VDOT running coach. I have been running most of my life and love sharing my passion for the sport with others.
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far." — John Bingham
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

As a certified ultra-running coach, and personal trainer, my mission is to help athletes of all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you’re training for your first 50K or conquering a 100-mile ultramarathon, I provide personalized coaching plans, expert nutrition strategies.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Our approach is uniquely tailored to you. We provide individualized programming for fitness, recreation, and competitions, backed by practical experience, in-depth education, and certification to bring you the art and science of performance optimization.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

Hallo, ich bin Tom.
Als ehemaliger Militär-Aufklärer führte mich ein einschneidendes Erlebnis in die Orthopädietechnik. Mit Erfahrung im Ultralauf, Bewegungsanalysen und Mental/Coaching vereine ich biomechanisches Know-how mit mentaler Stärke. Um deine Grenzen zu verschieben.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

Running is for everyone. It's my escape & I want to inspire the runner in everyone. My goal is to help runners new and old get the most of their running experience and enjoy it for a lifetime.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I have been an athlete and runner my entire life and been helping athletes get and stay pain free and perform their best for over 25 years. I am a certified personal trainer, certified posture alignment specialist, certified advanced exercise therapist, and certified ultra running coach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

My name is Ben. I have been passionate about fitness based sports all of my life. I opened Turners Cycles in 2013, we specialize in supporting road, gravel and triathlon enthusiasts with our expertise in cycle coaching, triathlon coaching, bike fitting, custom bikes and premium bikes sales.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hello, I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new endurance coach. My name is Kenny, and I have a passion for helping athletes reach their full potential through proper training and coaching.
Let's work together to crush your goals and take your endurance performance to the next level!
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

UESCA certified ultrarunning coach based in Macau, passionate about endurance. Experienced with regional trails and challenges, coaching part-time while continuing learning.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

My name is Jeff Dill and I’m a registered physiotherapist, husband, and lifelong runner. Outside of work and running, I enjoy spending time with my wife & family, travelling, and cooking at home.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years


