
I am an East Coast-based Ultra Running Coach passionate about helping athletes reach their full running potential.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year

Ben has been running as a high elevation endurance athlete for 8 years. His biggest races have taken him from the top of Colorado (Pikes Peak Marathon, 2023) to base of Everest (Everest Marathon, 2024). Ben brings extensive experience in evidence based endurance training for those seeking adventure.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
1-3 years

Hi I'm Sarah – I'm a UK Athletics qualified running coach and now a certified UESCA ultrarunning coach. I love marathon distance and above, both as a runner and a coach. I'm also a Level 2 Gym Instructor, currently training to be a Level 3 Personal Trainer.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hello, future runners! My name is Vlad, and I'm passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential through running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Dirk completed his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and has been working as an outpatient PT since. He has owned a private practice for the past 20 years and has focused his work on endurance athletes, especially in the sports of ultrarunning and cycling.
- Cycling
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

I became a coach after 5 years of running ultra marathons, all while balancing work and family, including 2 pregnancies. I help everyday athletes realize their ultra goals using evidence-based programming. Helping other mothers stay fit and strong throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I am Niki, a dedicated and hard-working runner coach looking to transfer all the years of knowledge and experience I gained to help athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Always looking to challenge myself and learn in order to better myself and the athletes I serve.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
I started running in 2008, beginning with 5K races and gradually progressing into trail and ultrarunning. Running has been a lifelong passion that keeps me motivated and connected to nature.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years

Endurance coach, ultrarunner with 90+ marathon and ultra races, and founder of KaysFIT Academy. With 24+ years in engineering and leadership, and 8 years full-time as a coach and race director, offering science-backed, personalized coaching and leading OOTYULTRA, Bison Ultra, and Madurai Ultra
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced

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- Running (marathon or shorter)

Race director for the Hardmoors series for the last 18 plus years. Certified personal trainer. 20 years of running Ultras including over 35 x100 plus milers
Mid pack runner who understands the importance of balancing family life with training.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

Hi! I'm Carly, a run coach and NASM certified personal trainer. I love helping people find a love of running, and I love helping runners achieve their goals!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

Hi, I'm Dan Cook. I love getting out in nature, running trails, and helping others find the next best version of themselves.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning

I have been training as a mountain athlete for the majority of my professional career. Having cut my teeth in the unforgiving wilds of SE. Alaska, the Yukon, and Colorado's San Juan Mountains I have the expertise to identify your athletic potential and take it to a literal or metaphorical edge.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

I’m a running coach who’s here to accompany runners on their running journey and help them reach their running goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate

My name is Erica Kirkwood, I live in south Texas and have a crazy passion for running! 🙂
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a lifelong runner and began trail racing in 2018. I believe in meeting athletes where they are at and aiming trajectory towards those "dream big" goals. We celebrate the highs, the lows, and everything in between while in that process!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

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

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

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

The Iron Bear Endurance Way!
Offering 1-on-1 coaching for beginners up to seasoned triathletes looking at taking their training to the next level.I'll work with your schedule and help you balance life and training so you can reach your full potential.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I'm a trail running coach from Iceland and have been coaching since 2017. My training focuses on endurance, strength, and technique, helping runners of all levels tackle trails with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or training for a race, I offer personalized coaching to help you reach your goa
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

Coach Val is the founder of Running on Carbs, an online run coaching and plant-based nutrition company dedicated to helping busy professional women thrive as runners in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

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

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

ASICS Running Club Vietnam Coach, build the Running comunicate social
- Running (marathon or shorter)

Triathlete, marathoner, mother of three beautiful girls, happily married for 25 years to my high school sweetheart. Born and raised in the beautiful Island of Puerto Rico. Joined the US NAVY after graduating college and ended up in beautiful San Diego after 7 years of service to this Great Nation.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I discovered running in my early twenties and haven’t stopped since. Before that, I came from a competitive swimming background. As a scientist by training, I bring a strong evidence-based approach to coaching — grounded in the latest research and tailored through close collaboration with each athle
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I help passionate runners of all levels achieve PRs, BQs, and Ultra finishes through custom, adaptive, and supportive coaching and injury prevention programs
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

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

I am here to help you achieve your goals. As a NASM nutrition coach and personal trainer I like to approach the coaching process wholistically, so that overall fitness is addressed as we push those miles on the road/trail. Your goal is my goal, lets get there
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I've been a self-trained athlete and my desire to enhance my knowledge in the sport of trail and ultra running has led be me get certified with UESCA as an ultrarunning coach. I'm an experienced trail runner with specialisation in technical and non-technical running up to 100km distances.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

You can call me "Coach Tim", I'm from Imus, Cavite Philippines.
I'm a passionate coach who's "in love with anything cycling".
I'm ready to teach anyone interested in learning and improving their performance be it MTB, Road, Gravel, BMX, Track cycling.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years

I’m Fernando, and I am from Costa Rica. I have been running consistently since 2020. I am passionate about sports and regularly practice cycling and strength training, in addition to running. I am now looking to begin my journey as a coach to help others enjoy running as much as I do.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I've been running for over 20 years and my coaching experience is about 10 years. I specialize in distances of 5-42 km and track running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

I’m a sports coach focused on building durable, high-performing athletes through smart training, clear structure, and long-term development. My work blends exercise science, performance analysis, and practical coaching to improve results while reducing injury risk. I coach with precision, patience.
- Swimming
- Ultrarunning
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Olita is the owner of Blue Horizon Endurance, which focusses on coaching ultrarunning and the new sport of swimrun. She is a former Division I swimmer, who has competed in hundreds of triathlons, open water races, and running races. Wanna try something new? Try swimrun or ultrarunning!
- Swimming
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate

Hi, I’m Louie Niala, a competitive athlete with experience in track, road, and trail races. I’m also the head coach of our school’s track and field team, which regularly qualifies for national events. I coach athletes of all levels.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hi, I'm Johnny. Leveraging 5 years of ultrarunning and coaching experience, I help athletes optimize training and recovery. My science-based, modular approach is designed to maximize race results while prioritizing injury prevention and management for long-term success.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
0-1 year

Dr. Kristen Salkas is a UESCA-certified run coach specializing in beginner and intermediate runners. She also specializes in parathletes (athletes with disabilities). She has a PhD in Disability Studies and takes a science-minded approach to training and racing. Her owns and runs K Salk Coaching.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

Exercise has always been a huge part of my life! I have been a Physical Therapist for over 14 years, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. I specialize in pelvic/women's health, running biomechanics, and performance .
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
Father, husband and runner. There is something about moving through space that is truly special.
Couple of times 100 miler finisher (Val d'Aran and UTMB).
Quite a few times 100k finisher.
2h44 marathon runner.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

Coach Alexa Hasman is a seasoned expert with an MS in both exercise science and sports psychology. With over a decade in the industry, Alexa combines her education, the latest scientific findings, and a psychological view to cater to the WHOLE athlete.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Hi! I'm Remo and I live in Austin, TX, coaching ultrarunners from 50K to 200+ miles and beyond. Whether you're just getting started on your ultra journey or are looking to improve at your next ultra, I can help you with a personalized running, strength and nutrition coaching to crush your next race!
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years

Hello,
I am an Ultra Runner and CrossFit athlete. I coach in both sports and love helping other go beyond what they think possible! Injury prevention and mobility are top priorities as well. It sucks getting hurt just because you didn't want to do the ten minute warmup.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I am a road running coach with Filla Endurance based in the St. Louis area focusing on 5k-Marathon distances for beginning and intermediate runners.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Running made me healthier and happier. Getting fitter, faster and training injury-free, meeting great people and spending time outdoors are my goals. UESCA significantly advanced my knowledge base. I'm an experience "stryd" runner and novice triathlete. Run as you are!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year


