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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 Ying Long

I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach, Nutrition Coach, and aspiring Running Coach. As an accomplished endurance athlete, former medical doctor, and evidence-based coach, I bring scientific rigor and a deep understanding of human physiology to help runners achieve their goals.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Hannah

I live in the highest-elevation town east of the Mississippi River (Beech Mountain, NC), where rugged trails, icy conditions, and bears are part of daily life for an endurance athlete. I am passionate about running and connecting with likeminded athletes!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kayley

Hi! I’m Kayley- I live right outside of Denver with my husband and two pups- Hoka & Addy. I’m soon to be 29 and at this stage a “seasoned” runner who became a coach because I love helping others chase their goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Dandelion

I am a multi-sport mountain & desert athlete, ultrarunner & coach with a love for extreme outdoor environments. I specialize in preparing motivated and adventurous athletes for ultra/sky/trail running events, unofficial endurance efforts and combining running with other outdoor sports.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Helen

Hi, I'm a running coach, yoga teacher and biomedical scientist in the UK. I am a mum of three sons and two dogs, the dogs often join me running on the trails of South London/Surrey borders in the UK.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Gabriel

MY PASSION FOR CYCLING AND FITNESS HAS FUELED MY DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS NAVIGATE THEIR NUTRITIONAL GOALS. IN A WORLD FULL OF FAD DIETS AND SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, IT CAN BE TRICKY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT OUR BODIES NEED TO PERFORM AT THEIR BEST.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Adriana

My running story began back in 2000, when I ran my first marathon in Edmonton, Alberta. Fast forward a few years and I discovered my love for trail running and chasing sunrises. I have completed distances of 5k to 160 km. I even dipped my toes into triathlon – finishing Ironman Whistler.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Francisco

Sou formado em Educação Física pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brasil, com vasta experiência em ultramaratonas em trilha e montanha.

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

I am a running coach and ultra runner based in North Manchester, UK. I coach beginner and intermediate athletes and specialise in preparing runners for off-road ultra events. I treat everyone as an individual and always plan their training specifically to suit them and their goals.

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

Founder, Power2Tri Endurance Coaching. USAT Level II + UESCA Ultra Running certified. We coach triathlon, ultra, marathon, and gravel athletes nationwide from Windsor, CO. Adaptive training built around your life - not a template. Let’s get to work.

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

10+ years

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Meet LINDA

An English-speaking coach based in Beijing. I work with beginners and intermediate runners who want to get better at running but don't know where to start in a positive environment. and in doing so by providing highly customized plans, and 1:1 training time.

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

1-3 years

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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 Klára

I'm a runner, a racer, a mom, and a coach for runners who want to push their limits. I've been passionate about running for over 13 years, and during that time I've traveled the road from hobby marathon runner to track athlete.

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

5-10 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 Sławomir

– My name is Sławek,
– I'm 44 years old,
– Running in the mountains for over nine years
– Current distances – 100 km – 150km with elevation gain between 5-10%

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

0-1 year

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Meet Colleen

Hi! And welcome to Elevate Trail Running! I provide one on one coaching as well as personalized plans, all for an affordable price! I work virtually with clients, so I am able to work with anyone, anywhere! Looking forward to meeting you!

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

3-5 years

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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 Ryan

I am the Chief Instructor of Blackthorn Strong, specialising in the Professional and Personal Development of Adventure Professionals and Adventure Athletes.

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

I am a physical therapist and I have been running since 1990. I have done lots of road races, including marathons, and I have done 50 k's, and 50 miles. Since I got the UESCA certification, I completed my first 100 mile race comfortably, applying what I learned to myself.

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

0-1 year

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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 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 Nami

Hi, I am Nami, a runner/running coach and busy mom based in California. I support beginner to intermediate runners—especially moms—training for 5K to full marathons with flexible, encouraging online coaching that fits real life!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jhovanna

Hi! I’m Jhovanna Therrien and I go by Jho (pronounced like “Jo/Joe”). I have more memories involving running than not and I'd love to help you do the same! My goal as your coach is to help prepare you to reach your running goals with completely individualized training plans.

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

I am a certified running coach and running enthusiast, with experience running every distance from the speed-based 800m to the endurance-demanding marathon. My breadth of experience allows me to cater for runners with diverse goals and abilities.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Ryan

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

1-3 years

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Meet Chase

I'm incredibly passionate about the sport of running. I love finding ways to optimize, tweak, and constantly work to improve performance. Strength training in concert with a powerful running plan is always at the core of my coaching philosophy. I can't wait to hear more about your running journey!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Lauren

I currently reside in the Austin, Texas area where I have been for roughly 5 years now. I spent approximately 10 total years in the army and then transitioned out of the service to become a Registered Nurse. I currently work as a Registered Nurse with adults in the inpatient hospital setting.

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

I’m the founder & head coach of StrideHer Run Coaching where myself and my team of female Kinesiologists digitally coach women of every level to run faster & stay injury free through all phases of life.

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

10+ years

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Meet Christy

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.

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

10+ years

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Meet Gibson

I love adventures: running, climbing, hiking, reading, museums...I've never met an experience I didn't enjoy at least a little! I also believe that humans are incredible and we have the ability to do so much more than we think. I want to be a person who helps others realize the "impossible!"

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

0-1 year

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Meet Michele

I am a coach at heart, and I believe everyone can achieve any goal, from a half-marathon to a 500-mile race.
Training plans are customised on a granular level, to be sure each single person "stick to the plan" and is ready and prepared for the race day.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Dean

I love running, talking about running, and coaching running. I have also coached recruits to pass running fitness exams for Policing, Firefighting, and Special Forces.

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

10+ years

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Meet Andrea

Sono Andrea Formenti, Runner, Trail Runner ed Ultratrailer per passione.
Mi piace trasmettere agli altri la mia passione e soprattutto diffondere questo sport con competenza e passione.

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

1-3 years

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Meet simone

I’m a Brazilian living in Dubai. After a decade working as a dentist, I transitioned to become a running coach, driven by my passion for science, this time, within the realm of sports. My days revolve around running where I continually push my boundaries in every competition I participate in.

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

5-10 years

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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 Sarah

Hi! Wanted to share a little bit about me with you all. I'm Sarah Simmons, founder of SarieSims Coaching. I'm passionate about all things running, trail hiking and backpacking, but even more than that I'm passionate about moving my body.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jean-Sébastien

I am a strong believer in the power of running to transform lives. Running will help you build physical and mental strength, improve your self-confidence, and achieve things you never thought possible!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Mattia

Hi, my name is Mattia Armellini I'm 26 and I am, first of all, a huge passionate about endurance sports in general. I'm from Italy where I compete in Cross Country skiing at a Professional level while being self coached. I love the physiological side of endurance sports, especially tirathlon.

Athlete Specialization
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Wilhelm

Hello! I'm Wilhelm, a passionate runner, and a UESCA Certified Running Coach, dedicated to helping runners of all levels achieve their personal best, whether it's running their first 5k or conquering an ultra marathon.

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

1-3 years

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Meet James

As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, James Nalley specializes in race distances of 50k to 250+ miles ranging from flat terrain at sea level to high-altitude mountain races. He also specializes in timed-loop events ranging from six hours to six days, with many podium wins in these categories.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Lee

Whilst I coach runners at various distances, I specialise in helping novice runners complete their first ultra marathon.

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

10+ years

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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 Ryann

Certified Run Coach, Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach helping athletes of all ages build strength, confidence, and joy in movement whether you’re chasing a PR or just want to feel your best.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alexa

Science driven. Athlete focused. Relationship built. I combine evidence based training, sports psychology, and individualized coaching to help trail and ultrarunners train smarter, build confidence, and reach goals that matter to them.

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

10+ years

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Meet Zdenek

Former athlete, floorball player, and survival racer, currently an ultrarunner. My experience as a PE teacher and conditioning coach has led me to specialize in running. I focus on technical and fitness development, utilizing data analysis from labs and fieldwork to support athletes in their goals.

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

10+ years

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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