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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 Razvan

UESCA-certified running coach and active-duty U.S. Army soldier with experience in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 10th Special Forces Group. I coach beginner runners, tactical athletes preparing for military selections, and endurance athletes from their first race to ultramarathons.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Nancy

We all have doubts about our abilities. Hand in hand we will set realistic goals, monitor progress, be educated, and race to the finish line.

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

10+ years

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Meet Dana

I am a running coach based in Fairbanks, Alaska. I provide coaching that fits into your busy schedule and helps you reach your running goals while living life to the fullest.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sara

Health & Wellness Coach, Running Coach, Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach, UltraRunning Certified and Imagery Coach. A Boston Marathon Qualifier, Ironman finisher, and half IM World Championship qualifier, I combine mental and physical fitness coaching with innovative AI tools to help clients thrive.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Marco

Certified ultra running coach, trail runner, and endurance athlete from Italy. I help runners improve through personalized coaching, continuous feedback, and adaptive training plans focused on the athlete’s real needs, goals, and lifestyle.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ryan

Jen and Ryan live in Ouray, CO. They formed Single Step Running in 2025 as a way to share their love of trail running and the training process with others.

Jen and Ryan have been competing in trail running events for more than a decade, each completing distances up to 100 miles.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Matt

I was a runner in high school, a hiker and backpacker in my 30s, and found ultra running in my 40s. I believe that no matter your background you can be a successful ultrarunner if you choose to put in the work. If you want to do it, you can!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kyle

Steady progress wins. I’m Kyle Stanley, a UESCA coach in Greater Boston. I help committed runners avoid the "Hare" trap of burnout by focusing on the "Tortoise" method: slow, disciplined consistency that reaches the finish line. Running changed my health and habits—let’s transform yours online!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ali

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Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
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Meet Michael

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is striving for individuals to be able to continue running well into their life to ensure they stay active, healthy, and happy.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Kevin

Ultra trail runner, entrepreneur, and now certified running coach. I help ambitious athletes train smarter, run farther, and last longer - combining elite-level thinking with real-world practicality.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Akira

World Marathon Majors 6-Star finisher - Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, New York, and Tokyo | Keio FBJ Roadrunners | NSCA-Certified Personal Trainers (NSCA-CPT®)

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

1-3 years

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Meet Suna

Hello All! As the co-founder of running crew 568endurance and 568coaching; my coaching philosophy centers around creating a positive, supportive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. I believe in fostering open communication and trust.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Santhosh

Founder of Runner’s High, a social enterprise and running community that changes lives through long-distance running. Coaching runners since 2005 from 5K distances to Ultra marathons, empowering many to make a lifestyle change. He works on various initiatives for inclusion in running.

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

10+ years

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Meet Samantha

Hello, my name is Sam and I am a UESCA certified run coach. I have been running for a little over 10 years and after all those years of running, I decided that I wanted to become a run coach. I am excited for the opportunity to help others enjoy running too.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Charles

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lyle

Physical therapist assistant, personal trainer & kettlebell coach turned run coach. I design training plans that progressively build mileage and integrate precision-targeted strength work — giving runners the foundation to perform at their peak, stay injury-free, and keep running for years to come.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Melody

My specialization is helping people cross the finish line of their first 100 mile race. I give a strength training plan to all of my clients because I believe a runner should also be an athlete. I bellieve in good communication and LOVE to get to know my athletes on a personal level!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Stefan

Beyond the Finish Line Coaching was born out of the need to provide an unparalleled level of coaching to all athletes, regardless of if they are elite or a complete beginner. In addition, individual coaching is offered for any distance, from 5km all the way to non-stop or multi-stage ultramarathons!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kendra

Hello! My name is Kendra Eerdmans and I am a certified running coach and personal trainer. I have a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (exercise science) from the University of North Dakota. I have been personal training for 6 years and am excited to help others find their running potential!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Nicole

38-year-old ultrarunner, ultrarunning, and kettlebell coach from Germany. I have extensive experience with kettlebells, am passionate about ultrarunning (my favorite distance so far is 100 miles, but I have a 215-mile race come up), and coach people online and offline (in "real" life, in a gym :)).

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

3-5 years

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Meet Dawn

My name is Coach Dawn. I'm a certified USECA, USAT, US Masters Swim and Road Runners coach. I don't just coach, but race in all 4 disciplines as well. I focus primarily on beginner to intermediate adults, youth and special needs individuals. I love coaching and helping people reach their goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Patricia

Patty is a distinguished strength and endurance coach dedicated to optimizing performance for athletes of all levels for over 20 years. Through a personalized, science-driven approach, Patty empowers athletes to reach their peak potential in triathlons, ultramarathons, and beyond.

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

10+ years

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Meet Efrén

I'm a lifelong athlete. I played football for several years, and then coached youth football. I'm also a writing coach, and taught high school, so after I started running and fell in love with the sport, becoming a running coach was the natural next step. Let's run.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sage

If you are looking for individualized training plans and small group or one on one coaching to help you reach your next running goal, then I would be a good coach for you!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
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 Meredith

I am passionate about training being beneficial for everyone! Whether your goal is winning the race, getting a PR, getting across the finish line, or just impressing your friends at the neighborhood run club. All of these things are important, let me help you get out there!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Michael

My name is Mike, and I’ve been running for over 40 years. I recently became a UESCA certified running and ultramarathon coach, plus received a certification for endurance sports nutrition. I look forward to sharing my extensive running experience with you as your coach.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Kirsten

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!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Babu

24-year-old passionate advocate for health and wellness. Through running, I strive to spread a message of hope, resilience, and the power of perseverance, inspiring others to lead healthier lives.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
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 Mairi

As someone who took up running in her 40s to keep fit for hiking whilst away from the mountains, I am a latecomer to all things coaching and racing. I'm passionate about helping novice runners or those new to structured run training to achieve their goals, big or small.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Hieu

A certified running coach from Vietnam

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

1-3 years

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Meet Julia

I’m a certified running coach, personal trainer, wife, mother of 2 kiddos, and a total running nerd. I’m passionate about helping people find their personal balance of fitting running and goals into their busy lifestyle.

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

10+ years

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Meet David

My mission is simple: to help 'normal' people complete their first ultramarathon and experience the growth, satisfaction and achievement that can only come from being truly outside your comfort zone.

This is a truly life-changing sport.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Ramin

UESCA-certified triathlon and endurance sports nutrition coach, USAT Level 1 coach, 20+ years in endurance sport and 30 in software engineering. Creator of Predictive Coaching: weighted, linear regression modeling and field data to calculate the gap between where you are, and where you want to be.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Adil

As an endurance sports practitioner, I completed the UESCA Ultrarunning certification program and worked with my team of amateur runners to analyze performance and develop training programs to achieve our set goals.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Day

Coach Day Frostenson helps running and mountain endurance athletes focus on the long-term process while also being injury resilient. Day also offers in-person sessions for gait analysis, technical tips and mental performance strategies.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Erin

Hi all!

My name is Erin Schreiber I am a run coach and DPT whose my passion in life is helping all of those in my orbit live happier, healthier lives as well as meet their physical goals whatever they may be. You can find me @muscleandflowphysio on IG

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

0-1 year

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Meet Chris

Chris is a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach based in Salida, Colorado. An active ultrarunner, he focuses on structured, sustainable training for 50K to 100-mile events, emphasizing consistency and practical, evidence-based approaches.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ben

Ben is the founder of Kaitiaki Endurance Sports, a group that trains and competes with a purpose.
He offers endurance sports coaching and plant-based sports nutrition services that will enhance one's health and wellness, and athletic performance.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Emma

A huge chunk of my life has revolved around running. It's given a lot of meaning and purpose to my life, alongside creating long-lasting friendships and memories. I now want to give back and help others fall in love with ultramarathon running. Stepping up to a bigger distance? I'd love to help

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

1-3 years

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Meet Fernando

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Fernando. Soy corredor, entrenador de correr y médico especialista. Trabaja conmigo y juntos lograremos desarrollar todo tu pontencial y encontrar la mejor versión de ti. ¡Vamos!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Nikolaos

Hello, I’m Nikolaos Laftsidis, endurance running coach and founder of Consistent Runners. As a marathon runner and cyclist myself, I create personalized, science-based training plans to help athletes stay consistent, motivated, and achieve their goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Matthias

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Pietro

Physical therapist and occupational therapist from Switzerland passionate about running and thriatlon

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

I am a husband, father,K-5 PE Teacher, fitness fanatic, and runner. I am a former college athlete that got into competitive running later in life. I soon realized that running was my new outlet for being competitive and clearing my mind each day.

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

3-5 years

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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