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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 Michael

Started running... then fell down the rabbit hole and returned to school to learn everything I could about it.

Coaching 13+ Yrs
Registered Physiotherapist
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Kinesiology
UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach
Running Injury Assessment and Treatment

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

10+ years

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Meet Marco

I am passionate about endurance sports and physical activity. I grew up as a soccer player in Italy, playing for my hometown’s professional team. After moving to San Diego with my family I started training and competing in Triathlon, from Sprint to Ironman, as well as Cycling and Running events.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Wes

Dr. Wes Rickman is a UESCA certified ultra coach and founder of Gunnison Valley Ultra Endurance in Crested Butte, CO. A former D1 XC/track athlete turned ultra runner, he blends current sports rehab science used daily in his clinic with firsthand experience to help athletes train smart.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Howard

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

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

0-1 year

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Meet Amanda

I was not a fan of running in high school though I played many sports and ran winter track all four years.

I ran my first half marathon in 2013 solely to earn the "13.1" magnet for my car.

A decade later, I've run 15 half marathons, 12 marathons, and qualified as a Marathon Maniac.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Louie

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Félix

Performance-driven triathlon coach with 20+ years of athletic excellence. Former track athlete, Certified Professional Bike Fitter, and accomplished triathlete delivering results through precision.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Samantha

I came to coaching through my love of science, outdoor exercise, and local food. Science helps us understand how our bodies can adapt to training stimuli; outdoor exercise keeps us moving and connected to nature; local food nourishes our bodies and connects us to our communities.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Steven

I am a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Ultrarunner, and hopefully your Running Coach. I returned to running in 2013 after a health scare and really started to delve into the running community in 2018. I have competed in and completed distances from 5K to 250 mile Ultras.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Betsy

I remember when I took that first running stride on dirt...I only looked back for the views from the mountain tops! I deeply love this athletic endeavor, the community and what running adds to my life. I want to help others build their skills and discover their love for trail and ultrarunning.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Barbora

My name is Barbora Tite and I am a conference interpreter and online running coach. I help people like me (busy working moms who want to do it all :)) achieve their running goals. Whether your goal is 30 minutes of uninterrupted running or a marathon under 4 hours, I can help you.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Loan

Background in engineering both in education, day job, and military. I enjoy gardening, but my passion is in running, especially ultra running. I found great joy and peace in every run. I competed in short distances as well as many ultra races.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Stoney

An experienced ultra runner looking to share my expertise and lessons with you.

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

Founder & Head Coach of PACE LAB in Costa Rica. UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach with 10+ years of trail running experience. I coach road runners, marathoners, trail runners and ultrarunners through individualized, science-based training.

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

Based in the North West of the UK, I love to be on the trails - preferably somewhere lumpy. Having walked, climbed and ran for many years, combining endurance running in the hills was a natural progression. I now help others make that progression from the road to trail safely and knowledge.

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

10+ years

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Meet Mauro

Coach Mauro's wellness coach background allows him to offer an offline and online endurance running training with an holistic approach, integrating educational components such as lifestyle, sports nutrition, and strength & mobility.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Lauren

I coach runners who want to training meaningfully through the changing seasons of life and continue to pursue long term goals in road, trail, and mountain running. My aim is to help you stay connected to the athlete within you for the long run, sustainably and intelligently.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Gregg

Experienced endurance athlete helping every ability achieve their endurance goals.

Ensuring that training is personalised to you, fits to your lifestyle and most importantly that you enjoy the process.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Dorjan

Newly certified UESCA Running Coach, but not new to running.
Every runner has a unique journey, and my mission is to help you discover your potential, one stride at a time.

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

Hi, I’m Renata!

Born and raised in Mexico City, I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and besides being a running coach, I'm a certified yoga teacher.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michael Alex

I am a UESCA Ultra Coach and Kenyan athlete. My 50K−200M coaching merges physiological understanding with rigorous, evidence-based systems. I engineer deep resilience and disciplined execution to guarantee performance. My methodology mitigates race failure and optimizes results.

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

I’m a masters runner who started running just before I turned 40. I believe anyone can enjoy this sport. Goals are important to keep us motivated and I’m here to help you reach them.

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

Hi, I'm Maya, a dedicated runner with 8+ years of experience. I love helping others achieve their running goals, whether short or long distances. I am originally Lebanese and based in the UAE. I can coach virtually or in-person

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

I started running as a way to prepare myself for a career as a First Responder.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Dani

In 2018 I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa where I was born and raised. Before pursuing this lifelong passion, I received my bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Iowa State University where I competed as a DI spring board/platform diver.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Alvin Lloyd

I am an experienced track and field coach, specialising in coaching high school athletes, for almost a decade. I have been teaching Running For Fitness courses at the tertiary level as well. In addition to my role at the university, I provide S&C to several varsity teams/clients.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Matthew

My name is Matthew McHugh and In am a avid trail & ultra runner that is passionate about coaching athletes to run and compete at ultra distances. I believe that then human body is an amazing machine with unlimited potential. I like to bring out that potential in my athletes.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Irene

I began competing in 2017. I have experience in short/long distances and on-road/trail events. I have a great understanding of the human body and physiology, as I am a Dr in Biomedicine and a student in sports medicine and science, knowing how to adapt the training according to the athlete's needs.

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

1-3 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 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 Kristen

Dr. Kristen Salkas is a UESCA-certified run coach specializing in beginner and intermediate runners. She also specializes in parathletes, and postpartum and pregnancy. She has a PhD in Disability Studies and takes a science-minded approach to training and racing. Her owns and runs K Salk Coaching.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Michael

Hello, my name is Michael, I was born in Venezuela, I currently live in Salt Lake City – Utah.
I am an amateur mountain runner with more than 10 years of experience.
Ultra Running Coach certified by UESCA.

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

0-1 year

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Meet GABRIELE

I'm Gabriele, a UESCA Certified Triathlon Coach with a degree in Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning training. I'm completing a Master's in Human Nutrition, combining structured periodization with evidence-based nutrition to help athletes train, recover, and perform at their best.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sarah

Hi, I'm Sarah- owner of Catalyst Running. Running has sparked so much joy for me that I decided to become a UESCA-certified coach and help others to find that spark as well.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Emanuele

I live in Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy). Over the years I have become more and more passionate about running and my goal is to convey the emotions that it gives and the wellness that this activity brings, helping all people both to start from scratch and to improve their performance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jordan

I am a newer coach, but have been participating in endurance sports, with a focus on Triathlon for 5 years.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Megan

I create individualized training plans that emphasize proper fueling, long-term health, and sustainable performance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Justin

I'm a UESCA-certified running coach with a passion for helping busy professionals become strong, lean, and race-ready. With a background in both road and trail running, I've completed everything from sub-20-minute 5Ks to ultramarathons.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Chelsey

Hi, I'm Chelsey Stevenson, long-time runner and coach passionate about helping people find joy and confidence in running through science-backed education and experience.
Connect with me at: [email protected]

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

0-1 year

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Meet Stefanie

I have been coaching runners of all levels since 2013 and would love to focus on trail and ultrarunning. I work as a sports physical therapist at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center. I volunteer in my local Detroit community by hosting track workouts, trail runs, and running clinics.

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

10+ years

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Meet Muhammad

I believe running is about more than just mileage; it’s about building a resilient mind and a healthy body. I specialize in crafting flexible training plans that fit your busy schedule, focusing on consistency, joy, and the long-term health. My athletes call me Mas FIKRI at Pelarian Academy.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Pete

As we get older the main thing we acquire is experience. My aim is to pass on that experience, with knowledge gained, to help someone else gain good memories from activity

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

10+ years

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Meet Lizzie

HYROX athlete and performance coach helping runners and hybrid athletes improve endurance, strength, and race performance. I combine running science with strength training to build resilient, well-rounded athletes.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Dmitry

Certified running and fitness coach.
Specialist in developing personalized training programs for any goal: from weight loss to race preparation.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Emily

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.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Ella

I grew up training and racing for nordic skiing, which I pursued at a collegiate level before taking a break from competition. Trail running rekindled my competitive desire and I have taken part in races ranging from local to international, and sub-ultra to ultra distances.

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

0-1 year

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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