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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 Paul

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Daniel

Are you ready to take your athletic performance to the next level? I specialize in helping athletes of all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you’re training for your first race or aiming to break your personal best, I provide personalized coaching tailored

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

0-1 year

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Meet Frank

Hello! My name is Frank Markham. I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach located in Williamsburg, Virginia. I am also a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jonah

Jonah Young qualified with his MSc in Sport Science (Biokinetics) from the University of Pretoria in 2020. Since 2015 he has worked with the South African National Rowing Team, Runners, Trail Runners, Cyclists and Mountain Bikers.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Elena

I’m Elena, a UESCA Certified Running Coach and founder of Run Coach Elena LLC. I help everyday runners train with confidence through personalized, evidence-based coaching that fits real life.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Fernando

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Fernando. Soy corredor, entrenador de correr y médico especialista. Trabaja conmigo y juntos lograremos desarrollar todo tu pontencial y encontrar la mejor versión de ti. ¡Vamos!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Szabolcs

I’m a 27-year-old ultra-trail runner and former/current member of the Hungarian National Trail Running Team. Nature has been my home since childhood, and running is my lifestyle. My mission is to help others progress healthily while discovering the joy and freedom of trail running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Stuart

During my lengthy running career, I have competed at all disciplines from from cross country, track and field, road running (up to and including marathons), and trail running (from small distances up to a 200 mile race).

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jeff

I’m a running coach dedicated to helping athletes master their running and bring out the best in themselves. I combine science‑based training with clear, practical guidance so you can reach your full potential. Running can be life-changing. I have experienced it and want to help others do the same.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Guy

Certified Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist & Amateur Athlete, my focus is set on helping runners achieve their goals whether it be on the road or on the trails.
With 20 yrs + of coaching experience, whether it be Hockey, Running, Triathlon and now ultra, I believe I have the knowledge to help.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ricky

My name is Ricky, and I have a lifelong passion for running that span from my youth as a middle-distance track athlete to my time serving in the Marine Corps, where I trained for the 5K distance. These days, I've taken my running to the next level by training for ultramarathons.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ole

I am performance coach and sports management professional with 25+ years of experience.
I have supported thousands in achieving their fitness and wellness goals, and coached over 100 athletes through marathons and ultramarathons.

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

10+ years

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Meet Jonathan

I help runners train for ultramarathons — whether it's your first marathon or next 100-miler. My approach is holistic: your work, family, and everyday stress all shape how your body feels, so training fits around your life, not the reverse. It's about a healthy, active life, not just a schedule.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Karin

I am a certified personal trainer, certified nutrition and run coach as well studying to be an ultra marathon coach and wellness coach. I really like working with back of the pack people that are just starting out couch to 5k or those that are taking the giant leap into long distance running.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Evan

Evan Birch is a Canadian ultra runner, coach, partner, father, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and former emergency services professional. He has been trail running for nearly two decades and specializes in running and coaching ultra/trail distance events from 5km to 300 miles+

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

3-5 years

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Meet Michaela

I am an enthusiastic ultrarunner and ultra coach with a smile on my face. I strive to motivate and guide others who already have discipline and determination. In training, I use my experience and knowledge to apply methods that truly work in practice.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Shannon

Hi, I'm Shannon and I am an experienced Ultra Runner and Coach.
I love helping people crush their goals, let me help you to crush your goals

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

1-3 years

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Meet Balázs

UESCA Certified Running Coach and personal trainer based in Hungary, working with runners from complete beginners to marathoners. My approach starts with a thorough assessment of where you are today, then builds a plan around your life, not the other way around.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Chia Chen

"I’m Yang Chia-Cheng. In cycling, true progress isn’t about blind mileage—it’s about precision. I simplify elite training logic through scientific analysis, helping athletes achieve high-efficiency breakthroughs and peak performance within their limited time."

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

0-1 year

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Meet Alejandro

Soy atleta con 15 años de experiencia en running, ciclismo y triatlón. Diseño entrenamientos y planes personalizados según objetivos, nivel y biomecánica, priorizando método, prevención de lesiones y acompañamiento continuo.
El deporte es para todos.

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 Szilvia

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Bozco Yik Chun

Let's Enjoy the Toughness in Ultras

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

1-3 years

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Meet Tomas

Passionate about fostering resilience, joy, and connection through the running. With a holistic approach, I help runners achieve their goals while embracing the journey and the spirit of the trail.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Steve

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.

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

1-3 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 Nick

Hi, I'm Nick. I'm a certified cycling coach with experience covering all cycling disciplines.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Adrienn

I am Adrienn Hegyi-Sági, a certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach and Functional Trainer. I am here to help you conquer the distances you once thought were impossible, while building a strong, resilient body that is built to last.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Nancy

The female athlete is unique... we don’t look or think like men and we certainly don’t run like men! As women, our needs and approaches are different and Coach Nancy will open you up to a world of information, inspiration and power that takes into account your special needs as a female athlete.

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

10+ years

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Meet Jonathan

Hi, I'm a seasoned ultrarunner with a strong interest in ultrarunning culture and its athletes. I find as much fulfilment in my own performance as I do in watching others perform and grow as their dedication to the sport deepens. I'm approaching midlife, and I have no plans of slowing down.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Milos

Coach from Belgrade with 20+ years of running and 10+ years of coaching experience. Specialized in trail ultramarathons and skyrunning. I work with all levels, from beginners to national team athletes. Founder of Sky2Run and coach for Serbia & Montenegro skyrunning teams.

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

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 Norman

Norman specializes in guiding beginner to intermediate runners as they pursue goals on both roads and trails, spanning from shorter distances to ultras.

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

10+ years

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Meet Corsin

Passionate ultrarunner based in Graubünden, Switzerland, with finishes including the Eiger Ultra Trail E101, X-Trails in Davos and participated in several backyard ultras. Working as professor and Director of Studies. I coach in German and English with a tailored, athlete-first approach.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jason

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.

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

10+ years

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Meet Andrew

I love exploring new trails and discussing training ideas with friends. I'm always down for an adventure and am here to see how far the human body is capable of going!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Christopher

My name is Chris, and I am passionate about running. I continuously learn from current research to better coach and educate my athletes. As an experienced personal trainer, I understand the value of strength training for improving running economy and performance.

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

He has been a marathon coach in Dhaka Runners since 2023. He has the experience of working with both professional and amateur athletes. Besides, He has a specialization in strength and conditioning training. He offer both personal and group training.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Carrie

Hi my name is Carrie and I currently reside in Missouri. I retired from the Navy in 2023 after serving 21 years.
I am married with a 19 year old daughter at the Naval Academy and a 3 year old Corgi, Smokey Bear, who is our fur child.
We love to travel and adventure.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Samantha

I understand the physical and mental demands of running and enjoy coaching up to marathon distances. I found love for running after bariatric surgery and losing 100 pounds. I can bring an unique perspective to coaching because of it and can create the perfect plan for any runner!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Colten

I am an avid runner living in Lakewood, Colorado. I love finding new trails, running with friends, taking on new courses and terrains all of which help me keep the excitement and joy of running alive. I’ll race anything from 5k to 50k to 100 milers and even the occasional beer mile. Let's chat!

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

I'm a social, responsible and qualified running coach ready to help you reach your goals - whether you are picking up running shoes for the first time or go through a pair a month. Feel free to get in touch to see how I can help you!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Christopher

Christopher ran for East Stroudsburg University in the PSAC, qualifying for NCAA DII Nationals in 2012. With PRs of 4:24 in the mile and 1:24 in the half-marathon, he brings both experience and passion to coaching, helping athletes build confidence, consistency, and community through running.

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

Hi! I’m KK – a British outdoor educator, expedition leader and idGuides' founder (when I'm on the clock) and an ultra runner and adventurer (when I’m not). I'm currently based in Indonesia, and specialise in leading treks, trail run training retreat & ultra trail journeys for training & exploration.

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

5-10 years

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Meet David

I’m David Liviau, an ultrarunner, ultrarunning coach, and sports therapist based in Belgium.
As an experienced ultra athlete, I combine real-world racing experience with data-driven coaching.

I help runners train smarter, build sustainable endurance, and reach ambitious goals.

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

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 Sedona

Running was not my favorite sport growing up, but it has evolved to be a core part of my identity. I ran cross country and track in high school, ran in the NCAA for four years in college, and then stumbled into trail running after graduating. Now I race a little bit of everything!

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

1-3 years

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Meet David

I am a long time triathlete (since 1999) and have competed at 70.3 World Champs, Olympic Distance World Champs, and every distance triathlon many times over. I have completed a 36 mile swim, 50k ultramarathon, 120 mile bike ride, and also enjoy men's league hockey.

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

10+ years

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Meet Adriana

My running story began back in 2000, when I ran my first marathon in Edmonton, Alberta. Fast forward a few years and I discovered my love for trail running and chasing sunrises. I have completed distances of 5k to 160 km. I even dipped my toes into triathlon – finishing Ironman Whistler.

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

0-1 year