
As a certified running coach and cancer exercise specialist, a breast cancer survivor, and a runner, I bring experience, knowledge & genuine passion to guide every breast cancer survivor on their running journey. My goal is to provide the knowledge & tools for each runner to succeed.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

I was a runner in high school, a hiker and backpacker in my 30s, and found ultra running in my 40s. I believe that no matter your background you can be a successful ultrarunner if you choose to put in the work. If you want to do it, you can!
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Al is a retired 20-year Special Operations Veteran and accomplished ultrarunner. He now dedicates his time to coaching ultrarunning as a means to promote mental health and resilience, with a special focus on supporting veterans and first responders.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
My mission is to guide people to accomplish their goals by creating lasting adaptations to run faster, move stronger and recover fully. My initials are TLC and that is my coaching style. I do not believe that exercise should hurt the body, only improve it.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

Hi - I'm Ben! I love competing in ultra marathons and spending days on the trails but I know running has it's challenges. I believe that running improvement should be a fun and positive process and I take pride in being here to support athletes at every stage of their journey.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hi, I'm a running coach, yoga teacher and biomedical scientist in the UK. I am a mum of three sons and two dogs, the dogs often join me running on the trails of South London/Surrey borders in the UK.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Former athlete, floorball player, and survival racer, currently an ultrarunner. My experience as a PE teacher and conditioning coach has led me to specialize in running. I focus on technical and fitness development, utilizing data analysis from labs and fieldwork to support athletes in their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
With over 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship and being a life long athlete, I’m enjoying the challenge of thriving in difficult and uncertain environments over the long haul. As I started to coach family & friends around me, I realised the similarities in being a leader and being a Coach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

I'm an Air Force veteran and former law enforcement officer who specializes in flexible, personalized coaching for unpredictable schedules. Deployed overseas? Traveling for work? PT test coming up? Your training adapts to your reality with no guesswork, just results.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

I am a recently qualified running and ultra running coaching with over 15 years of experience competing endurance events including triathlons from sprint to ironman distance and running events from 5k to ultra marathons. Over the past 8 years I have focused on running, particularly ultra marathons
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I am the current middle school head cross country and track coach at Jenks as well as an online running coach. I also offer in person track sessions for all ages. Although my day job keeps me working with children, I love helping people of ALL ages!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Dreama Walton is an endurance athlete & coach. She helps runners build strength, consistency, and confidence, whether they’re training for their first race or preparing for marathon & ultra-distance goals. Dreama blends evidence-based coaching with real-world experience to support her athletes.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate

I am a certified triathlon coach and masters athlete based on Maui. I coach endurance athletes globally using data-driven, science-based methods shaped by experience, communication and the island’s connection to Kona.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

15+ years of Coaching Experience - Biomechanics & Injury Prevention focus
25+ years of Racing Experience - Long course & Running/Ultra focus
12 years of Team Coaching Experience - DC Triathlon Head Coach
BS in Occupational Therapy & MBA
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

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.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

I am a running and strength and conditioning coach in addition to a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist. I obtained a degree in Exercise Science before pursuing Physical Therapy, and am passionate about bridging the gap between injury and performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

I have experience working with and advising athletes with different goals and backgrounds from preparing for a personal best 5k to crushing an ultra endurance race. I enjoy working with adult athletes of all ages and take a holistic approach to tailoring training to an individual's lifestyle.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced

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
24-year-old passionate advocate for health and wellness. Through running, I strive to spread a message of hope, resilience, and the power of perseverance, inspiring others to lead healthier lives.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Intermediate

As a Coach athlete, I have always been driven by a passion for fitness . My involvement in sports made me learn the importance of discipline, hardwork, and teamwork. Im eager to mentor and guide students, helping them realize and make the best of their potential.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
10+ years

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.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Dr. Kelly Thomas is a pelvic & sports physical therapist and elite endurance coach in Woodland Park, CO- one of 37 Level 3 USA Triathlon coaches in the world! She specializes in coaching X-tri athletes, ultra runners, and pregnancy & postpartum.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Running has been part of my life for years, from solo runs and ultras to jogging with a stroller. Injuries and health challenges have taught me resilience. I believe running is not just about performance, but about health, joy, and never giving up.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year

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."
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I create individualized training plans that emphasize proper fueling, long-term health, and sustainable performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year

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.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

In 2015, I started a run club for moms and babies. What began as a small group grew into organized charity races in my city. As my own children grew, I've shifted my focus to empowering moms through running—not just for physical health, but for mental wellness as well.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
5-10 years

I have worked across a number of different sports from children to adults and have also worked as professional coach, delivering hundreds of hours of coaching to executives and senior leaders with a focus on wellbeing and mindset.
I have been a certified ultrarunning coach since early 2024
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

I create individual training plans for runners: beginners, newcomers, half marathon, marathon, or ultra runners. ☺ The runners I coach include ultra runners, cross country runners, marathoners, half marathoners, mums who are starting and restarting after childbirth.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

As a lifelong athlete, I ended up in endurance sports. I blazed through all the distances from 5k to 50Miles and all Triathlon Distances, learning every step of the way. I have had great coaches along the way to keep me training smart and optimally. I realized how important they are! Now i can help!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

Hi folks. I've been running competitively for over 20 years. I started my running career in the British Army where I focused on cross-country. I now live in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. I took part in my first ultra in 2012 and enjoy seeing the steady progress that comes with consistent training.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

I discovered running in my early twenties and haven’t stopped since. Before that, I came from a competitive swimming background. As a scientist by training, I bring a strong evidence-based approach to coaching — grounded in the latest research and tailored through close collaboration with each athle
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

My experience will help you reach your goal – whether it's to cross the line, be stronger, or get faster, my knowledge and training is here to work for you.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Hi, I’m Lee!
A keen runner and coach from the UK.
I run and coach anything & everything from parkruns to ultra marathons, and everything in between. Whether your goal is to get some consistency or accountability, or you’re targeting your first 100 miler, I’ve got your back!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Hi I'm Paul I have been running ultras since 2010. I started at the back and over the years have worked my way to the front. Prior to coaching I worked as a physiologist for 20 years. I love sharing my running experience with others and helping them to achieve their own running goals.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I'm a Syrian living in Iraq with over 7 years experience in working with non-profit organizations – after four years of working in this sector in Lebanon. I come to Free to Run org with experience in project management and coordination, field-based projects and referrals and medical assistance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Intermediate
1-3 years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

Certified UESCA Running Coach and IINH Nutrition & Health Coach helping runners build endurance, get stronger, and fuel smarter. I combine evidence-based training, strength, and sports nutrition to help athletes achieve sustainable, long-term performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hi! Wanted to share a little bit about me with you all. I'm Sarah Simmons, founder of SarieSims Coaching. I'm passionate about all things running, trail hiking and backpacking, but even more than that I'm passionate about moving my body.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I’m Sophie and I am a trail/ultra runner based in Scotland and a UESCA certified running coach.
I am coach and founder of Queer Runnings, a virtual run club for LGBTQIA+ people.
I am trans non binary
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I am a running coach specialising in trail ultramarathons. After more than 15 years of racing these myself, I have been coaching since early 2025.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hi! I’m Taylor – a running coach and event organiser (when I’m at work) and an ultra runner and adventurer (when I’m not).
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

I’m Sarah, a UESCA qualified running coach and Pilates teacher from Brighton, UK.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

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
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced


