I specialize in trail and ultra running. However, I have experience in all distances ranging from 5k to 100 miles, road and trail. I accept all athletes from beginner level to the seasoned runner just trying to get faster or better. I love seeing athletes crush even the tiniest goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I am an Ultrarunning Coach & Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach who has finished 12 races of 100 miles or more since 2020, including Cocodona 250. I firmly believe that anyone can run ultras, and that there is a world of incredible possibility waiting just beyond your comfort zone. Run with me!

• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

In terms of coaching, I don’t coach from a pedestal. I am not naive, I have ultras under my belt but there are people out there with hundreds under theirs. This is a work in progress and an opportunity to share my passion for running, whilst still doing exactly that. I coach from the trenches.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I'm a UESCA certified running coach and an avid road and trail runner based in the Bay Area.
I earned my PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Rice University.
Through athlete-centric and evidence-based approach, I coach recreational runners to become mentally and physically stronger.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Jonah Young qualified with his MSc in Sport Science (Biokinetics) from the University of Pretoria in 2020. Since 2015 he has worked with the South African National Rowing Team, Runners, Trail Runners, Cyclists and Mountain Bikers.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

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

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

My name is Kay and I live in the beautiful state of Maine directly on the NH border with my amazing family. Running has proven to be such a powerful tool for growth, development, and mental health management for me and I would love to share my passion with you and help you SMASH SOME GOALS!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I've been involved in some form of cycling, or running, for over 30 years. I joined my high school cross-country team in 1992, and started mountain biking a short time after that. Over the course of my racing career, I've also competed in over 225 cycling, mountain bike, or cyclocross races.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I’m an Athletic Trainer and Personal Trainer specializing in running performance, strength, and injury prevention. My approach combines sports science with individualized training to help athletes improve performance, manage training load, and build long-term resilience.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Christian is a multi-faceted endurance athlete with nearly 13 years of experience across the OCR, triathlon, Ironman, Otillo, and ultra-running industries. He was the first male to ever set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to complete an ultramarathon distance on every continent.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach and I provide online coaching for all levels of runners.
No athlete is the same! and no race goal is identical, so each training plan I develop is athlete specific.
From daily training to race-day strategy, we work as a team to make your goals a reality!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hello, I’m someone who is passionate about running and always eager to explore new experiences. I hope to share these positive values, inspire others.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

My name is Sam and I am a running coach based out of Omaha, NE. My primary focus is coaching beginners to the sport and individuals with busy professional lives to achieve their running goals through training plans tailored to their individuals needs.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm a UESCA certified running coach who loves to get people excited about running! I love working with beginner and intermediate runners and I'd love to coach you to your first half or full marathon finish while keeping you healthy and motivated!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

At 50, I'm still setting 5K PRs, recently improved my 50K by two hours, and beat my Ironman time while being 15 years older. Not through genetics—I'm solidly mid-pack—but systematic application of scientific principles.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Hi there! I'v been a runner for over 15 years and raced distances from the 5k to the marathon level. I help runners from beginners training for their first race to advanced runners train for big race day goals by developing customized training plans that works with your unique schedule.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I am an experienced multi-sport athlete and Triathlon and Ultrarunning coach with a wealth of experience in training and preparing athletes to meet the specific demands of a multitude of events. I began coaching to share my own experience and help others to achieve their goals.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I love moving efficiently through the mountains, which I do in the form of ski mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, trail running, and backpacking. Intentional training helped me break through a personal fitness plateau, and now I love helping mountain athletes achieve their own goals.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Eleven-time marathon finisher since 2010 Abbott World Marathon Majors—London, Chicago, New York, Berlin +Philly
Founder of Authentic Athletes since 2022
Head Coach at Happy People Running Academies, coaching 650+ athletes.
First Guatemalan woman to earn the UESCA Running Coach Certification.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Sport has always been part of my life. From football to rugby, I started running a few years ago—and it quickly became a true passion. With a first 10K in 39 minutes, my method has delivered steady progress from the 5K up to the marathon. If you’re looking to improve over these distances, reach out!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

“Where there's a will there's a way.”

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

My name is Deb Thurlow. First and foremost I am a single mom to the most amazing and beautiful 6 year old girl as well as a 1 year old golden retriever. Running is so much more than physical activity, or something to train for, it's a way of processing all that life has to give.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

With almost 30 years of experience in the sport, I have lived and breathed running since learning how to walk—starting as a kid running next to my dad in the final blocks of his training runs and continuing through collegiate and post-collegiate competition.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I am an enthusiastic ultrarunner and ultra coach with a smile on my face. I strive to motivate and guide others who already have discipline and determination. In training, I use my experience and knowledge to apply methods that truly work in practice.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi! I’m Kristin St Jean, RN a functional medicine registered nurse and lifelong trail and road runner with over a decade of experience in critical care, I combine my knowledge and expertise with a passion for holistic care to help patients achieve a healed state of balance, health, and wellbeing.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Doctor of Physical Therapy, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and proud back-of-the-pack marathoner. I help runners of all abilities train with confidence, stay healthy, and discover they're capable of more than they think.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

From an overweight, smoking 20 a day every weekend drinker, to representing Scotland in The Backyard Ultra 4 Nations championships 2025.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I have been a runner for nearly 30 years, and I am passionate about science-based run coaching focused on the whole person. I strive to understand your motivations, offer open and honest communication, guide your progress, coach you through overcoming obstacles, and help you achieve your goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

My name is Tomokazu Ihara (Tomo)
I am an Ultrarunning coach based in Takao, Tokyo, Japan.
I have been running Ultra's for more than 15yrs and have ran 70 hundred mile races (and runs).
My passion is to share my experience to help and support my clients achieve their goals.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Hello! My name is Mark. I'm here to help you strive toward your goals and better life. I'm am a pretty simple coach that is looking to help you find all the goals hidden inside. So often it is hard to see the capabilities that are hidden inside, so it is helpful to have someone point you the way.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

My biggest improvements as a runner came from working with a coach: The scientific methodology, the motivation, the accountability the camraderie made the difference. I am now looking forward to share what I learned from my own running, coaching relationships and running form business with others.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

0-1 year

Jazmine believes in 5 pillars for providing the best coaching to her athletes: Training, Nutrition, Energy, Recovery, and Mental attuning.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Expert/Advanced

I’m willing to coach any type of athlete. However, I most enjoy coaching novice athletes or athletes with some experience who want to jump up to a new distance. I love helping people achieve things they never thought were possible and fitting training into their busy life schedules.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I'm an experienced runner helping older endurance athletes with busy lives achieve their goals – from their first 50K to their 10th 100-miler.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

My clients are a part of my heart. I live for what I do! I've coached hundreds of runners in Germany, as well as the US and the UK, in the past 15 yrs. Communication is key and plans are always individual and unique to each and every person.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

With a decade of experience in fitness and coaching, I'm passionate about helping athletes achieve extraordinary results in ultra running. My evidence-based approach combines science and inspiration to empower you to overcome challenges, break barriers, and embrace the challenges of ultra running.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I'm a rehab physician with a focus in Running Medicine, gait analysis, strength training for runners, and now a proud UESCA certified Ultra Running coach.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I am Heidi – a full time mom of 4, Doctor of Physical Therapy and lover of fitness. Running is my greatest passion, but find a balance with strength, endurance and being outdoors. I have completed many races of all distances in running and triathlons and now share the joy with my coaching clients!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I’m driven by the thrill of long days on the trails, where every step brings new challenges and triumphs. My mantra is: 'Do all things with passion.' The tougher the conditions, the more rewarding the experience, and I love helping others embrace that same joy of pushing beyond your limits.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I’m Austin Newblom. I coach all levels of runners competing in races from the 5K all the way up to 200+ milers. As a former smokejumper, I am especially keen on working with tactical athlete populations like military or first responders.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I coach all abilities beginner or advanced athletes looking to up there game and challenge themselves who are ambitious to succeed with big goals I am a qualified UESCA coach with experience competing highly in all levels of running

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I'm a trail runner with 10+ years of experience, an anthropologist, and a project manager. Passionate about ultra and stage races, I see running as a tool for growth. As a coach, I blend science with a holistic approach, helping runners integrate the sport into a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

My name is Amanda and I am a competitive runner of 18 years and counting, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and wife to my high school sweetheart. We met through running in high school and got engaged at the Chicago Marathon in 2016 (he ran and I spectated).

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Zeal Endurance Coaching offers endurance and strength coaching services with ongoing program design for the most personalized approach to your athletic development, fostering a strong coach-athlete relationship and a love for the process on your journey of becoming a lifelong athlete.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years