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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 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

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Meet Kris

After moving to Vancouver, I discovered the incredible mountains and trails and quickly became obsessed with all things trail and ultrarunning! As a coach, I aim to guide sustainable progress, foster a sense of adventure, and empower my athletes to help shape their success in the sport.

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

My commitment to you is to make you the best runner you can be, as I believe running is a powerful tool for self realization. My approach is simple- “We get better together."

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alison

Alison has been running road, track, cross country, trail, and mountain races since 2009. Over the years, she has gained in-depth knowledge through experience and scientific research on how to be a successful athlete to push physical and mental limits while remaining healthy and balanced.

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

3-5 years

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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 Aurelia

I’m a certified UESCA running coach and multi-race endurance athlete. I help adult runners, especially neurodivergent athletes, train with structure, build confidence, and reach their goals without burnout. My approach is data-informed, flexible, and grounded in realistic goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Dameon

Like many others, I love to run and have a passion for endurance sport/activities. Over fairly recent years, my mentor has really been pushing me to pursue coaching. Turns out he believes that I have something to give to new and moderately experienced runners of the like.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Christian

Hi, I’m Christian, a certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach, BSPA Trailrunning Instructor and founder of RunYourTrail, based in Villach, Austria. I coach runners who want to explore their potential on roads and trails—whether they are preparing for their first trail race or chasing a big ultra goal.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jon

I'm an avid marathon runner in the Boston area. I've been running for the last 11 years, and I have personally seen how this sport rewards those that show up every day to put in the effort and work. I'm passionate about helping other runners reach their full potential!

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

Running coach based out of Jersey in the Channel Islands.

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

Retired Army Infantry Major, Ranger School graduate and instructor, and UESCA Certified Running Coach in Albuquerque. I coach soldiers and everyday runners who want a plan built on their own tested numbers instead of guesswork, from a first half marathon to the Army's AFT and CFT.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kristen

I find joy in the mountains, good books, and strong coffee. My love affair with running began when I was in grade school and has allowed me to explore the best and most vulnerable parts of myself over the past 20 years. I believe in sweating the details and working as a team toward big goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Martha

I am a running coach and ultra runner based in North Manchester, UK. I coach beginner and intermediate athletes and specialise in preparing runners for off-road ultra events. I treat everyone as an individual and always plan their training specifically to suit them and their goals.

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

I offer private, one-on-one run coaching and design programs built around your target races and personal running and fitness goals. I believe in fun and flexibility as essential parts of the building process and consider it a privilege to support your journey every step of the way!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Sergio

UESCA certified ultrarunning coach based in Macau, passionate about endurance. Experienced with regional trails and challenges, coaching part-time while continuing learning.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kerem

Coach Kerem is an endurance athlete, running&nutrition coach and trainer. He offers a comprehensive program that focuses on all aspects of health including mindset, stress, nutrition, sleep, and movement.

His programs are tailored and individualized. He also programs nutrition plans.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Nick

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Takashi

【Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach】For all level endurance athleathes.
Based in Japan (Native Japanese).
I provide daily meal plans, race-day nutrition, pre- and post-race adjustments, and weight management in consultation with athletes. I will also make plan based on the your training menu.

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

1-3 years

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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 Nan

I help people get better relationship with exercise and training.
I would love to be part of the athletic/sporting journey of anyone wanting to get into endurance sports.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Juozas

As a coach and a runner, I am always eager to learn new things and experiment with them to see if they improve my skills. There is no end-point to this journey of gaining knowledge and becoming a better coach and runner.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Rachel

I am a graduate student in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition and Dietetics. I played collegiate volleyball and now enjoy trail running and skimo in the summer and winter months.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Rachel

Hello! I'm Rachel, an ultrarunner living in Philadelphia. I have a background in occupational therapy and run specialty. I'm very passionate about increasing female and non-binary presence in the ultrarunning world! I feel that with more diverse representation in coaching, that presence will grow!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Bethany

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) specializing in orthopedics, pelvic health, and running as well as a running coach! I competed DI track & cross country at the University of South Dakota and continue to run on local teams in MN. My focus is 5k-marathon including road, trail and track.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Todd

I am a registered dietitian as well as certified running coach. My mission is to provide personalized and practical guidance to any individual seeking help for performance-based nutrition, running goals, or both. I will work with any level runner, from first time 5K'ers to seasoned ultra runners.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Athena

I have a Master's in Exercise Sports Science and Health Promotion. I bring 24 years of experience within the health and fitness industry. I have been a runner for 36 years and strength training for 32 years. I've tackled road and trail races from 5Ks to 50 milers, multi-day relays and OCR.

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

10+ years

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Meet Audree

I am a newly-certified trail and ultra running coach based in North Vancouver, Canada. I grew up in Quebec and moved to British Columbia 15 years ago, where I fell in love with long distance running and, later on, trail and mountain running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Knut

I got into coaching after having helped my wife train and qualify for Kona in 2024. She had gotten her foundation from 10 years in the sport with another coach. But in 2023 I took over and we managed to make good progress in a year. Motivated by this I would like to help others too.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Max Tsz Ho

I began my sports journey as an adult and have since become an ultrarunner, road cyclist, and ski/snowboard instructor. I discovered a true passion for helping others find joy in sports and the satisfaction that comes from working toward a goal.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kostiantyn

I’m Kosta, a UESCA coach based in Toronto. Over 3 years, I’ve raced 70K to 200K across mountains and roads. I’ve learned that ultrarunning is a gateway to seeing the beauty in life. My mission is to help city-dwellers navigate flat terrain training to experience the wonder of trail races.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ben

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.

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

1-3 years

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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 Megan

I am a running coach and registered dietitian with certifications in diabetes education (CDCES) and sports nutrition (CSSD). I provide training one-on-one coaching for beginner to advanced runners, and well as specializing working with athletes with type 1 diabetes.

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

10+ years

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Meet Chaoyang

* Coach all ages of runners, including kids, youth, pre-XC runner, XC runner, adults
* Coach all distance, including kid's mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon
* One of my runners got into Rice University
* Coached a XC runner to drop his 5K time from 18:30 to 16:55 in a year

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

3-5 years

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Meet Rebecca

I'm Becca! I'm kind of a running nerd and I love helping others find their place in the running world. I'm a former collegiate cross country runner and have been working as a doctor of physical therapy since 2016. I can work with you on gaining fitness, improving performance, or just being healthy.

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

I’m an endurance athlete and running coach with more than a decade of running experience and over three years of coaching experience. My endurance journey includes completing an Ironman, two 100K ultramarathons, a 100-mile ultramarathon, and multiple marathons.

I’m passionate about helping runners

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

1-3 years

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Meet Emma

I'm Emma, a UESCA Certified Running Coach, lifelong athlete, former Division I soccer player, marathoner, and endurance athlete. I coach runners as people first, combining individualized training, honest feedback, education, and genuine support to help them find out what they're capable of.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Chris

Experienced runner and coach that is focused on providing personalized/1:1 coaching for the post-collegiate and everyday runner! Competitive Runner for 16 years, and coaching for 4 years. Coach of multiple athletes who have gone to compete NCAA D1 and other collegiate programs.

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

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.

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

34 y/o athlete, musician, husband & father in Palawan. With 6 years of road & trail experience, I coach with the same genuine care I give my family. Whether on pavement or mountain paths, I’ll help you find your rhythm in the wherever you are in this beautiful world. Let’s run, longer, together!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Mattia

Hi, my name is Mattia Armellini I'm 26 and I am, first of all, a huge passionate about endurance sports in general. I'm from Italy where I compete in Cross Country skiing at a Professional level while being self coached. I love the physiological side of endurance sports, especially tirathlon.

Athlete Specialization
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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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 Heidi

I'm Heidi, ultra coach, experienced ultra runner and advocate for all things trail running. Over the past several years, I've helped many athletes reach their goals and gain a sense of confidence and accomplishment through the power of running. In person and virtual options available. Let's do this!

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

Hello! I am a "lifestyle enthusiast" that has spent over a decade sharpening my skills around program design, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, sleep & recovery, and putting theory into practice for all sorts of learners. My purpose in life is to be an encyclopedia of support for my clients.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Bassel

Running gave me clarity when I needed it most, helping me quit smoking and find purpose. It led me to triathlon, where I learned the power of persistence and self-discovery. Now, I’m a coach dedicated to guiding others in finding their own rhythm and achieving meaningful milestones.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Alexis

I'm Alexis, a UESCA Certified coach with over 5 years of experience coaching runners of all levels. I started running in middle school and never stopped. My goal as a coach is to help athletes reach their full potential while having fun and prioritizing physical and mental health!

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

5-10 years