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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 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 Lucas

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.

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

I started running in 2020, and it changed my life. Through my journey i want others to experience what benefits of running can do to a person. Besides its physical benefits mentally it has helped me a lot. Let me help you reach the best version of you through running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Chantelle

Chantelle's run coaching takes a holistic approach that goes beyond tracking mileage. Chantelle is versed in beginner to intermediate coaching and her philosophy prioritizes mental toughness, work/life balance and injury prevention. Specializing in new to ultramarathoning and postnatal clients.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Illia

Hey!
I am an Endurance sports coach specialising in running and mixed sports events like OCR, Hyrox, Deka, ATHX.

Whether you're aiming to complete your first 5K, win a local trail race or set a new Hyrox PB, I'd be glad to help.

I offer personalised 1-on-1 coaching only.

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

1-3 years

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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 Michael

I am a new ultrarunning coach, but I have completed over sixty ultra-marathons, from 50K to multi-day events. I also have crew chief and paced seven individuals to their first or personal best in the 100-mile distance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet FORREST

I love working with with athletes pursuing big mountain and trail goals. I've been coaching for 15+ years, and the biggest thing I've learned is that every athlete is unique. And that's how I coach; I treat every athlete as an individual and we work towards their goals together.

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

Meet Justin Hill – a passionate coach dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. Using science-based principles and personalised plans, he tailors each approach to your unique strengths, personality, and condition to unlock lasting growth and peak performance.

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

I have been an athlete and runner my entire life and been helping athletes get and stay pain free and perform their best for over 25 years. I am a certified personal trainer, certified posture alignment specialist, certified advanced exercise therapist, and certified ultra running coach.

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

5-10 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 Gopinath

Gopinath D is a UESCA Certified Running Coach and experienced marathon pacer from Ahmedabad, India. With over a decade of involvement in endurance sports, he has coached and mentored runners ranging from beginners to ultramarathoners, and has completed 27 official pacing assignments across major Ind

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jen

I offer judgement-free coaching that allows you to show up exactly as you are. Whether you are getting into running for the first time, coming back after a hiatus or looking to set goals for your next race, I can help you!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Paul

I am a USAT Level II, USECA Ultra Running, IRONMAN U and TrainingPeaks Certified Coach, & founder/head consultant for Revolution Endurance. I bring 23 years of experience educating and guiding athletes to achieve their endurance sports goals.

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 Juan

My name is Juan Villegas, and I am a dedicated high-performance athlete and running coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

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

1-3 years

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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 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 Nicole

Want a run coach who specializes in female runners 35+, values healthy eating (but won’t make you track macros), loves a challenging workout & understands that a good coach inspires, motivates & guides you to get more out of yourself than you ever thought possible!?

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

5-10 years

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Meet Carly

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!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Katherine

I am Katherine Burton, a passionate ultra runner who has recently entered the coaching industry. My journey into ultrarunning began when I completed my first trail marathon in 2018, and since then, I have been on a mission to help others discover the joy and fulfillment of long dist. running!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kuba

Movement is medicine. Sport helps us discover ourselves and live a fulfilling life.
I am passionate about helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals and develop a healthy, well-rounded relationship with their fitness, health and themselves.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Rikki

I am a running and strength coach & run-store owner. I have been running myself for over 12 years and have been coaching athletes since 2021.

I work both remotely and in-person, providing bespoke training plans for athletes of all abilities, goals and distances whether it be on roads or trails.

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

High-performance aviation background shaped my structured, adaptable coaching approach. I help athletes build sustainable performance through injury-free training tailored to their lifestyle, balancing progress with work, recovery, and long-term consistency.

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

5-10 years

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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 Chutiwat

My name is Dr. Chutiwat Sakyanun. I am a licensed oral and maxillofacial surgery, My professional path bridges two disciplines that I’m deeply passionate about medical science and endurance sports.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ty

I'm Ty, founder of Ascent Ultra Coaching, a UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I help runners train smarter, build resilience, stay healthy, and discover what they're truly capable of. I also fully support eating pancakes after long runs,it’s basically recovery.

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

1-3 years

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Meet RYAN

Coach focused on simple, science-based training for busy lifestyles. I help first-time and returning runners improve with personalized guidance on pacing, form, fueling, recovery, and race strategy. Bilingual in English and Mandarin. Local and online coaching.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alec

Hey there! I'm Alec, a former college runner now tackling ultramarathons in the mountains. With my experience in both competitive running and endurance events, I’m dedicated to helping others achieve their goals, whether it’s improving speed, endurance, or a new distance. Let's get after it!

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

1-3 years

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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 Rachel

Certified Ultrarunning Coach, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher; 5Ks to 50Ks to 100 milers!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Kasey

Started running in May 2022 with no watch, questionable shoes and a desire to get outside more. That grew into 9 marathons, 3 Boston qualifiers, and a PR drop from 3:47 to 3:03. I became a coach because I love the community running builds, and because starting is easier with someone in your corner.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Alexa

Science driven. Athlete focused. Relationship built. I combine evidence based training, sports psychology, and individualized coaching to help trail and ultrarunners train smarter, build confidence, and reach goals that matter to them.

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

10+ years

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Meet Sara

Hi! My name is Sara, along with being a personal trainer and nutritionist for over 10 years, my passion is to help people gain confidence in their bodies to perform well in training. I specialize in combining strength + running + proper fueling so you can show up prepared on race day.

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

10+ years

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Meet Timothy

I'm an athlete first, coach second. Former hobbyist long distance gravel racer (100 miles, 166 miles, 250 miles) with a jump into marathoning, ultra marathoning, and broaching into the coaching world for folks who want to up their game to the next level.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Precious

As a National Coach for the Obstacle Sports Philippine Team, a respected coach within the Asics Running Club community, a former leader of the Garmin Run Club, and a trusted personal fitness coach, Precious stands as an inspiration and empowerment.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Matteo

I have always been fascinated by the world of endurance sports; ever since I was a child, I started out with mountain biking, then moved on to cross-country skiing and running. I was able to turn my passion into a career by studying sports science.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Kim

Hello there! As a coach, my goal is to help individuals of all abilities unlock their running potential and pursue goals they never imagined possible. I believe the body is meant to move and that it can do much more than we think. I am passionate about all things running and especially ultrarunning.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Masazuumi

Each runner is unique, and even the same runner may require different approaches depending on the timing and goal. I will find the best course of action for each individual.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ryan

Welcome to Run Together Coaching, where community, science, and consistency come together to fuel your running journey. We believe that every athlete, from beginner to elite, deserves the right support and guidance to achieve their best.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michele

I am a coach at heart, and I believe everyone can achieve any goal, from a half-marathon to a 500-mile race.
Training plans are customised on a granular level, to be sure each single person "stick to the plan" and is ready and prepared for the race day.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Viktor

Inspired by the UTMB transmissions on Eurosport and NTS (Nízko Tatranská Stíhačka) videos on Youtube I embarked on the journey towards the long distance endurance running. What started as 10k progressed to later 100 mile distances.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Tyler

My name is Tyler Miller and I was born and raised in Harrisonburg, VA! In high school, I was a sprinter in Track and Field and did not fall in love with distance running until the age of 28. In my first year of distance running, I was able to complete 5Ks, 10Ks, a Half-Marathon, and a Marathon.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jose Alberto

Corredor de mas de 15 años de experiencia.
Medico de Profesión.
Entrenamiento para corredores de diferentes distancias desde el 2018.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Darrin

Hi - I am a highly experienced ultrarunner and certified coach. I would love to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.

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

1-3 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 Patrick Fagan

My name is Patrick Fagan. I am a physical therapist with 15 years of outpatient clinical experience with a love for running sports.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lauren

I currently reside in the Austin, Texas area where I have been for roughly 5 years now. I spent approximately 10 total years in the army and then transitioned out of the service to become a Registered Nurse. I currently work as a Registered Nurse with adults in the inpatient hospital setting.

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

Hi! And welcome to Elevate Trail Running! I provide one on one coaching as well as personalized plans, all for an affordable price! I work virtually with clients, so I am able to work with anyone, anywhere! Looking forward to meeting you!

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

3-5 years