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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 Georgie

I am an export from the UK, and now a proud Canadian citizen. I love being outside and playing in the snow, sun and running or hiking in the mountains. My passion is about my athletes achieving their goals. I would love to help you unlock your potential and accomplish your fitness or running goal.

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

10+ years

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Meet John

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.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
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 SAMANTHA

Experienced runner and qualified trail/fell-running coach, based in the French Alps for 15 years. I am here to share my knowledge of run training & racing, on road, trail & mountain.

I employ a structured but flexible approach, focusing on your goals, factoring in the realities of daily life.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Nandakumar

I am Nandakumar Ramasamy, self employed, started running from 2014 as one of my friend registered for a 10 Km event. I liked running as it was challenging and fun. I am happy to help others with my running knowledge.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Shane

I am a student of human capabilities and love assisting people in finding their potential. I coach all distances and all skill levels.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jenny

Hello! My name is Jenny. I’m a newer runner I’ve completed 2 half marathons and I’m in the training process for my first full marathon! I love running with my dog who is excellent at keeping my easy runs easy since she is a hound & stops to sniff ALL THE TIME! I look forward to working with you!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Gordon

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!

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

10+ 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 Michael Alex

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.

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

Ich stehe Dir als Dein persönlicher Coach zur Seite. Schwerpunkt meiner Arbeit ist das Coaching rund um das Laufen, speziell das Ultralaufen – von Trainingsplanung, Wettkampfvorbereitung bis hin zur richtigen Ernährung.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Maya

Hi, I'm Maya, a dedicated runner with 8+ years of experience. I love helping others achieve their running goals, whether short or long distances. I am originally Lebanese and based in the UAE. I can coach virtually or in-person

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

My name is Kaitlyn, I live in Chicago and I have been coaching runners since 2019! Before coaching runners, I was (and still am) a certified personal trainer, primarily teaching group fitness classes. I've been a runner for over half of my life and I don't plan on stopping any time soon!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jeremy

Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Ultrarunning Coach originally from California and now based in Vaasa, Finland.

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

Having been running for almost 20 years, and running marathons for over 10 years, I have an adept personal understanding of the athlete journey, from beginner to 2:29 marathoner. My coaching reflects this, with a focus on supporting each athlete in where they are now, to get where they want to be.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Wesley

Navy veteran and multi-sport coach with 25 years of high-pressure leadership experience. I help athletes and high performers build mental toughness, resilience, and focused routines to excel in demanding environments and achieve bold goals. Let’s elevate your performance.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jason

I'm a reformed road marathoner now into trail running adventures. I use science to structure workouts to obtain physiological adaptations for success AND to help athletes discover what makes them want to go farther and dig deeper — in running and in life.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Alejandro

Hi! I’m a certified running coach and breathwork facilitator. Through my project Mindrefill, I create personalized training plans that go beyond just running — we combine breathwork techniques to help athletes improve endurance, manage stress, and enhance recovery.

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

1-3 years

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Meet JUAN FERNANDO

2:36 MARATHONER WITH 3 YEARS OF COACHING EXPERIENCE WITH ATHLETES FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD. I BELIEVE WE CAN ALL BE GREAT ATHLETES AS WELL AS GREAT HUMANS AND PROFESSIONALS WITHIN OUR SCOPE OF EXPERTISE. WE HAVE TO ENJOY RUNNING AND ALL THE PERKS AND BENEFITS IT BRINGS TO OUR LIFE.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jack

I am retired from the active-duty Army, I've led Soldiers for over twenty years which includes physical fitness readiness. I am passionate about assisting others (particularly the marginalized) to cross finish lines. I want you to believe in yourself, because I believe in you.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Claire

I’m a masters runner who started running just before I turned 40. I believe anyone can enjoy this sport. Goals are important to keep us motivated and I’m here to help you reach them.

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

Industry Leader in Fitness and Wellness, Charismatic Founder and Coach, Corporate Wellness Consultant, and Accomplished Ultra Endurance Athlete.

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

10+ years

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Meet Pawel

Hi my name is Paweł Cymbalista. I started running after I moved to Scotland in 2013. I joined a local Lochaber Athletic Club in Fort William, as I didn’t know how to go about my training I slowly started getting some structure. Now after many years I became a coach and a competitive runner.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Wojciech

The Ultra Trail Academy has been created as a result of passion for ultra mountain running and my love of sharing my knowledge and experience. It will be my pleasure to work with those who are preparing for their mountain running debut as well as those who dream of improving their ultra performance.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Amanda

Hi! I'm Amanda, a lifelong athlete (started racing in the 90's) and UESCA Certified Running and Triathlon coach with over 15 years of experience coaching runners and triathletes of all levels. I'm here to help you reach your goals without rearranging your life and having the most fun along the way!

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

10+ years

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Meet Dave

Hi, I am a type 1 diabetic with extensive experience of running ultra distance events across the UK. I specialise in helping those who need a little more help and support in mindset, approach to events and the plan that will help get them to where they want to be.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sinead

Hi! My name is Sinead (you can also call me Sin) and I live between Bali & Australia. I am an online coach and in-person run club host – founder of RISERUNBALI. The reason I started running, and created the run club – was to encourage movement with meaning.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Stefanie

I have been coaching runners of all levels since 2013 and would love to focus on trail and ultrarunning. I work as a sports physical therapist at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center. I volunteer in my local Detroit community by hosting track workouts, trail runs, and running clinics.

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

10+ years

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Meet Nick

I help busy parents and professionals balance training with real life so they can smash their half, full, and ultramarathon goals with smart, personalised coaching

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

5-10 years

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Meet Tom

I started running ultras in 2018 and never looked back. Running multiple distances via races, guided and solo adventures. I love what each of these can offer and how I can improve. These lessons and experience are exactly what I will share, ensuring you get the most out of your training and event.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ilana

I am originally from Upstate New York but now live in Jerusalem with my husband and 3 children. I coach runners all around the world with virtual training plans to help them reach new levels of fitness.

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

1-3 years

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Meet AJ

AJ Sobrilsky, PT, DPT, OCS, is a physical therapist, coach, and competitive athlete specializing in helping mountain athletes, including trail runners and off-road cyclists. AJ blends expertise in rehab and performance to guide athletes in conquering challenges and reaching their goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Naman

I’m Naman Shah. I’m a runner. I have done 4 FMs and lot of HMs. My best time in FM is 3:44 and HM is a 1:39. I have done couple of ultra running distances as well. I have also done pacing in events.

Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Austin

After playing various sports growing up, I found a love for running as a young adult. It started as a simple way to stay in shape and be active, and quickly developed into a passion. Now, it is a place I find that brings life, a great community, and a place to belong.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Emily

Thru hiker turned ultrarunner, showing others they are capable of doing hard things. Im a new mom and extremely passionate about exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. I hope to help my athletes balance life but also accomplish their goals and push themselves beyond what they thought possible.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Leah

A passionate athlete and coach that will strive to give clients the best coaching experience by putting their goals first. I aim to educate and uplift others and encourage clients to dream big and continue to raise their ceiling - not only to get the most out of themselves, but life as a whole!

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

10+ years

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Meet Jan

As owner of Howard Performance & Wellness, my run coaching experience spans over 18 years. I have a passion to provide personalized coaching to runners of all abilities, training for their first race or their personal best, in distances from 5k to 100 miles and beyond.

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 Kathy

I began my Ultra running journey in 2010. My experience in the Ultra world is in 50k to the 200-mile distance. I wanted to become a Certified Endurance and Nutrition coach because I already had the passion to help others get to the finish line, I just needed the science to get them there safe.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Emily

Emily is a running coach and experienced competitive runner who started as a beginner. With the help of a coach and structured training plans, she transformed her own running, and now can't wait to inspire and guide others to reach their own running goals!

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

Working mom & sub-3 marathoner helping driven runners fuel well, train smarter, and build the mental resilience to reach their goals… no matter how full life is!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kaitlyn

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in management of injured runners and getting them back to doing what they love. I became a coach to help runners bridge the gap between getting back to regular running and actual training. If you are coming off an injury, I can help!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Ella

I grew up training and racing for nordic skiing, which I pursued at a collegiate level before taking a break from competition. Trail running rekindled my competitive desire and I have taken part in races ranging from local to international, and sub-ultra to ultra distances.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Julian

I'm Julian Crooknorth, founder of P4M Coaching and a UESCA Running, HYROX Performance, Strength & Conditioning and Nutrition Coach. I help busy athletes prepare intelligently for marathons, half marathons and hybrid events—without letting training take over their lives.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Patrick Fagan

My name is Patrick Fagan. I am a physical therapist with 15 years of outpatient clinical experience with a love for running sports.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Dani

In 2018 I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa where I was born and raised. Before pursuing this lifelong passion, I received my bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Iowa State University where I competed as a DI spring board/platform diver.

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 Daníel Örn

Hi, I’m Daniel. I am a UESCA-certified Ultra Running Coach and a Strength & Conditioning Performance Analyst based in Gran Canaria. I work with athletes wanting to improve their running while staying healthy and strong.

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