Abby Richter-Shepard is a UESCA Ultra Running Coach and CrossFit L2 Trainer with 10+ years experience. A former collegiate runner turned ultra-endurance athlete, she creates personalized training for busy athletes to build strength, endurance, and confidence—from beginners to ultra marathoners.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I am the Chief Instructor of Blackthorn Strong, specialising in the Professional and Personal Development of Adventure Professionals and Adventure Athletes.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

As a lifelong runner I’ve run over 25 marathons, dozens of 1/2’s and even an Ultra. I am a 7x Boston marathon finisher and self coached myself to many PR’s. I’ve chased my dreams and goals for years and now feel pulled to share my passion, expertise and drive to help others reach theirs.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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

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 am a certified UESCA Running Coach who takes a holistic approach to running to meet the unique needs of individual athletes. Drawing from my experience as a psychotherapist and athlete, I strongly believe in the importance of the mind-body connection and will customize plans tailored to your goals

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hi, I'm Johnny. Leveraging 5 years of ultrarunning and coaching experience, I help athletes optimize training and recovery. My science-based, modular approach is designed to maximize race results while prioritizing injury prevention and management for long-term success.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

Whether you are targeting to your first 21Km or 200Miles. I am here to help when you need a coach who can understand you. You can find everything about me at www.luando.training.

I have been certified with: Ultrarunning Coach; Endurance Strengthening & Conditioning Coach; Endurance Sports Nutrition

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Certified endurance coach with a focus on running, cycling and triathlon. I approach coaching from an athlete-first perspective, using RPE and subjective feedback alongside data to guide sustainable, long-term development.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner

Hi, there. I'm Kristen. As a passionate Physical Therapist with a PhD in Exercise Science, I bring a unique blend of academic knowledge & hands-on experience to help you achieve your running goals. With a running career that spans 52 marathons, I’ve personally navigated the ups & downs of training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

We all have doubts about our abilities. Hand in hand we will set realistic goals, monitor progress, be educated, and race to the finish line.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ 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

AJ Sobrilsky, PT, DPT, OCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, board-certified orthopedic specialist, and certified coach in climbing, running, and cycling. With 20+ years experience AJ blends professional expertise and personal experience to help athletes pursue the best versions of themselves.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

Hi, I'm a lifelong runner with a passion for helping others. I am an exercise scientist who specializes in biomechanics with an MS in Exercise Science and an American College of Sports Medicine Personal Training certification.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I’m a passionate triathlete and endurance coach who lives by the mantra “Stronger Every Session.” My journey in sports has been fueled by a love for challenge, consistency, and helping others reach their goals.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I started running in 2008, beginning with 5K races and gradually progressing into trail and ultrarunning. Running has been a lifelong passion that keeps me motivated and connected to nature.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

From a non-runner to an ultra-marathoner, my 10-year journey began in my mid-40s & transformed my life. My passion for running led me to complete my coaching certification in 2022 (valid till 2028). I'm now ready to help others embrace running as a joyful, lifelong path to sustainable fitness.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I am a passionate life-long runner, mom, teacher, vegan, and gluten-free certified coach. I have certification through USATF and UESCA. I was born in Ireland and earned a Track and Cross Country scholarship to the States! Running literally changed my life! It can change your life too.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hello! I'm Willie McBride and I've been an endurance sports coach for 14+ years, specializing in running, ultra running, mountaineering, and other foot-based outdoor pursuits. I work with athletes of all levels to chase their dreams while sustainably balancing work, life, and training demands.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I've been running for over 20 years and my coaching experience is about 10 years. I specialize in distances of 5-42 km and track running.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I am an experienced coach and competitive distance runner. I have coached elementary school, college and adults in distances from 1 mile to ultramarathons.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I have a deep passion for being active! My time as an athlete didn't start until after high school when I felt discouraged by my lack of physical fitness and weight. I have participated in bodybuilding, triathlon, long-distance cycling, and running. My heart has landed on ultrarunning.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

In balancing a demanding career, personal passions, or managing type 1 diabetes, customized coaching to:
Train smarter, not harder.
Build strength, endurance, and resilience.
Overcome obstacles of work-life balance to blood sugar mgmt.
Achieve your goals, whether Olympic Trials or first mile.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I'm a competitive ultra trail runner and a life-long athlete. I'm no stranger to overcoming injuries, surgeries (8 so far) and countless sessions of physical therapy to continue playing sports and running. I specialize in coaching Return to Sport Athletes. I enjoy coaching all ability levels.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Brennan Townshend is one of the top fell, trail and sky runners in the UK and he is our head coach at High Peak Running. Brennan has won many races including 3 Peaks, Garmin Mourne Sky race, Skiddaw, Buttermere Sailbeck and Grisedale Horseshoe. He has run internationally for GB.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I’m a 65 year-old Ultrarunner, certified Ultrarunning Coach and brand ambassador for several endurance sports gear and nutrition companies. I’ve been a runner and cyclist for most of my adult life, and entered the Ultra world 9 years ago. I’ve since run 50 ultras from 50k to 100 mile distances.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I’m a UESCA Ultra Running Coach and England Athletics CiRF with a passion for helping runners achieve their goals. From 5Ks to ultras, I offer personalized, science-based coaching to improve technique, build endurance, and boost confidence at any level. Let’s unlock your full potential!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

In addition to being a practicing sports medicine and emergency medicine physician in upstate New York, I've been coaching high school, college, and post-collegiate athletes of all ages for nearly twenty years, and am one of the trail and ultrarunning coaches with Boundless Coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

A runner who loves it so much, I became a coach. I specialize working with beginners or those back to the sport after some time off. I'm the coach I wish I had when I first started running and didn't know anything - and was too intimidated to ask anyone who looked more like a runner than me.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I came to running sideways: fifteen years coaching soccer, then road races, then the trails, where running finally met a lifelong love of the mountains. As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, I help trail and mountain athletes train for the races that inspire them.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm as well an athlete, coming from Martial Arts background with 20+ years experience in practicing and coaching. The journey to endurance sport wasn't an easy move, but definitely full of joy. I'm sort of an old school coach! I do believe in human body capabilities to learn and adapt.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I am an advocate for long term, sustainable training practices to keep you moving for the rest of your life while still hitting your goals!

Being a mom of young kids, I understand the demands life can impose on a training schedule.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Hi, I’m Sally Nelson. I started running in the early 2000s as a way to get back in shape after having children and quickly discovered a passion that would shape the next two decades of my life.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Online Triathlon and run coaching for busy parents

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I am a 45 Years old dad with 2 kids, a boy & a girl in their early teen year, happily married for 17 year & counting. I travel the world as part of my job being an AI consultant but enjoys exploring places while running while meeting new people who share my same passion.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

I’ve been Ultrarunning for about 4 years with some positive results. I’m breaking into the coaching hemisphere and looking to help people achieve their goals. Looking forward to learning more about this sport through a lens other than my own.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm an Arizona native. Racing for nearly 25 years of distances from marathons to 250 miles, 150+ finishes with many overall wins including: Javelina 100K, Lean Horse 100, DRT Ultra Series and more. My passion for being outdoors and making big goals has led me to coaching, helping others reach goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I'm a reformed road marathoner now into trail running adventures. I use science to structure workouts to obtain physiological adaptations for success AND to help athletes discover what makes them want to go farther and dig deeper — in running and in life.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Running is a way of life to me and it has helped me realize how precious our life is. Being happy is so underrated and following a sport of my choice has transformed my life exponentially. I would really like to give back to my community and help them achieve their goals

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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

I am Niki, a dedicated and hard-working runner coach looking to transfer all the years of knowledge and experience I gained to help athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Always looking to challenge myself and learn in order to better myself and the athletes I serve.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

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