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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!

Marco Bandini

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • Certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

About Marco

Hi, I’m Marco, a certified ultra running coach, trail runner, and endurance athlete from Italy. Running is more than just a sport to me: it’s a journey of growth, discipline, and self-discovery. My coaching approach is based on continuous feedback, personalized adjustments, and building a real connection with each athlete. I believe every runner is different, so training should adapt to individual goals, lifestyle, and experience. I’m passionate about helping runners improve in a sustainable, motivating, and enjoyable way, from beginners to ultra trail athletes.

Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is based on the idea that every athlete responds differently to training. For this reason, I don’t believe in rigid “one-size-fits-all” plans, but in a dynamic approach built around continuous feedback, communication, and adaptation.

I use RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), athlete sensations, recovery quality, stress levels, and day-to-day feedback as key tools to guide training decisions. Performance is important, but understanding how the athlete feels during the process is equally essential. Numbers and metrics can help, but they should never replace the athlete’s perception and experience.

My goal is to create sustainable progress while respecting the athlete’s lifestyle, motivation, and individuality. I want athletes to feel involved, understood, and supported throughout their journey.