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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 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 Carolyn

My passion for running has led me to the finish line time and time again, and also inspired me to become a certified coach, dedicated to helping others excel in their athletic pursuits. Join me today and let's take your running journey to the next level—one step at a time!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Lorenzo

Hi! I'm Lorenzo, an ultra running coach and airline pilot from Italy, extremely passionate about endurance sports and flying.

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

10+ years

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Meet Armando

Long-distance runner, marathoner, and 2nd Dan in Taekwondo. Passionate about human performance, physiology, and evidence-based training. My mission is to help other athletes reach their full potential through discipline, consistency, and smart planning.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Bram

I'm passionate about helping you discover the exhilarating world of trail running.
I am an avid ultrarunner with a knack for explaining and guiding others to reach their inherent potential.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Milos

Ultrarunning enthusiast, trying to elevate his skills.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Charlie

Hi, I'm Charlie, an ultra runner and UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach in Eastbourne, UK. My first ultra was 32 miles across the Seven Sisters, with no marathon or road background behind me. Now I help complete beginners get to their first start line with personalised 1-1 bespoke coaching

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

Based in Bouliac on the outskirts of Bordeaux.
English and French speaker.
Happy to have a free chat for any advice, questions or guidance.
Reach out on email or instagram.

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

Hello,

My name is Ryan, an avid runner that fell in love with the sport in 2015. I am a marathoner with the desire to complete my first ultramarathon in 2026. I want to pass my love and knowledge of running on to beginner runners looking for a way into the sport.

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

0-1 year

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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 Kannan (Coach Kay)

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

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

I have been a USA Cycling Level 2 and USA Cycling Power Certified trained coach with Peaks Coaching Group since 2008. Before joining Peaks, I was a nationally ranked cyclist and recipient of numerous cycling awards. I am also a certified personal fitness trainer.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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 Jen

Doing hard, crazy, challenging things is always more fun with other people.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Rachel

I'm a competitive ultra trail runner and a life-long athlete. I'm no stranger to overcoming injuries, surgeries (8 so far) and countless sessions of physical therapy to continue playing sports and running. I specialize in coaching Return to Sport Athletes. I enjoy coaching all ability levels.

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

Outside of teaching career in secondary school I have 20 years of experience in ultrarunning both racing and simply completing. Have been coaching for five years and loving it.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ranjini

I am a passionate and experienced running coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels achieve their running goals. With a background in exercise science, biomechanics, and performance optimization, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Billy

Personal experience in running distances from half marathons up to 100 miles and coaching from 10km races up to 100 mile mountain races with a 100% finish rate.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Connie

We've all heard that maxim, Once a Marine, always a Marine" and it describes who I am. As a US Marine Corps veteran, I live our motto, "Semper Fidelis!" (Always Faithful) and go that extra mile for you, leaving NO ONE behind.

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

I am Sports Massage and Injury Therapist from Limerick, Ireland who dabbles in ultra trail running. My love for this sport, the human body and maximising potential has brought me to coaching.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Dan

I am a writer and journalist who specializes in fitness, outdoors and the environment, as well as health-related topics. I am also an ultrarunner and mountain climber. I love being outside both for the physical and metal benefits and want to help others enjoy it as much as I do.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jami

Ive been a personal trainer and group instructor since 2003, I lead a running group out of Bayclub in Portland, Oregon. I really enjoy helping runners of all abilities, set goals to maximize their potential or just simply run for their mental and physical health.

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

10+ years

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Meet Shannon

Hi! I am new to coaching but have been running ultras for the last 8 years, trail running for 12+. I've made pretty much all of the mistakes but learned from each one. I'd love to help others reach their ultra running goals and avoid the pitfalls.

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

0-1 year

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Meet EmmaLee

Running is something I am very passionate about and I want to share that passion with others. I offer both online and in-person (Florida area only) coaching. I have experience from 5k to Marathons. I am also a U.S. Army Veteran and love working with other military members!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Massimo

I’m a former tech executive with many years as a runner and a strong passion for endurance sports and fitness. I qualified as running, ultrarunning, and endurance sports nutrition coach with UESCA, and am looking for athletes to coach and help achieve their goals.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Barry

I’m a USECA Certified Running Coach and Sports Therapist with a degree in Sports Injury & Treatment. Through Blue Giraffe Wellness + Performance, I support new runners, performance-focused age-groupers, and athletes returning from injury.

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

10+ years

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Meet Aleksis

I’m a certified ultra running, sports nutrition and S&C coach with over 10 years of experience in endurance sports, particularly in ultra trail distances. I have successfully completed multiple 100-mile trail races and have honed the techniques essential for finishing ultra trail races.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Dan

Hi, I'm Dan Cook. I love getting out in nature, running trails, and helping others find the next best version of themselves.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
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Meet Domenico

I'm an italian hybrid athlete

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

0-1 year

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Meet Christian

My first adventure with running was in the US Army. Back then, we just ran this way, then turned around and ran back. Now, with access to the science of running, I am able to help athletes become the best version of themselves as they conquer their running goals.

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

In addition to being a practicing sports medicine and emergency medicine physician in upstate New York, I've been coaching high school, college, and post-collegiate athletes of all ages for nearly twenty years, and am one of the trail and ultrarunning coaches with Boundless Coaching.

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

10+ 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 Jason

As a retired veteran, I found a lack of coaching specific to my unique condition, so I spent time focused on gaining the education to improve my own training, starting with a Masters in Positive Psychology. I don’t work, but spend my time training myself in my home gym and running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jim

Hello,
My name is Jim Morrison and I am here to share my passion for ultra running and to share what I know about effective training with other aspiring ultra runners. I find joy in guiding others along their own path of rediscovery through running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ashley

Hello! My name is Ashley Lynn. I hold a Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a focus in Exercise and Sport Science and an M.S. in Clinical Exercise Science. I am passionate about understanding and applying research to optimize sports performance.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
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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 Eureza (Rez)

I specialize in creating a program for someone who is especially new to running, someone who took a break and motivated to start racing again, or someone who just wants to stay fit and incorporate running into their workout routine! I love running and hope I'll inspire you to love it for a lifetime!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Gayle

In addition to being a competitive runner, I am also a certified UESCA and VDOT running coach. I have been running most of my life and love sharing my passion for the sport with others.
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far." — John Bingham

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

1-3 years

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Meet Krishnadas

Played amateur-level soccer through high school and college and was a one-time state-level yoga competition champion. Ran everything from 5k to Marathon. No records here, barring the pleasant surprise of getting placed in age group in local (NJ) 8k, 10K and Half Marathons.

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

10+ years

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Meet Gemma

I'm Gemma. The Irish girl, living in Canada.
Im a mom to one teenage boy and a huge animal lover.
Running has taken me places I could only have dreamed of and I can't wait to share this with my athletes.
Passionate about running and a mental health advocate.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Vanessa

I have been coaching full-time for nearly a decade. I have experience coaching people through their first ultra marathons. I lot of my experience is with masters athletes.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Katie

I'm a UK Athletics and UESCA-qualified trail and ultrarunning coach who is passionate about getting out into the mountains and having big adventures whether that be on foot, on the bike or on skis. My aim as a coach is to help athletes find a balance between adventure and challenging themselves.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Vincent Julius

Coach VJ is a passionate beginner runner who is dedicated to improving his own running journey while helping others do the same.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Fast

I’m a dedicated, straightforward running coach specializing in road running. I value honesty, health, and consistency over quick results. My approach is firm yet kind, pushing athletes when needed while keeping training safe and sustainable.

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

5-10 years