
My name is Matthew McHugh and In am a avid trail & ultra runner that is passionate about coaching athletes to run and compete at ultra distances. I believe that then human body is an amazing machine with unlimited potential. I like to bring out that potential in my athletes.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

I’m an endurance coach with an MS in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition and 50 years of running experience. I use science-backed training, teaching experience, and personalized coaching to help athletes—from beginners to Boston qualifiers and 100-mile finishers—achieve their goals sustainably.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

My name is Erica Kirkwood, I live in south Texas and have a crazy passion for running! 🙂
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

I'm a beginning cycling coach.
In cooperation with acclaimed specialists, I aim for a holistic approach.
- Cycling
- Beginner
0-1 year

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

I am a Physical Therapist Assistant in a sports based orthopedic clinic and a Running and Ultrarunning Coach. I use my background in kinesiology and physical therapy to create individualized training plans for runners of all levels!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

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

I work with all type of athletes, with a specialty for ultra distances (50k to 100 milers). I’m an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in running spaces and have first-hand experience with HRT, as well as training with chronic pain. I bring this into my approach to movement and overall health!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hi there, 30+ years now in the Fitness and Coaching industry. Have a passion for helping people achieve their goals, from learning how to swim to completing an Ironman to Ultramarathon.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Athlete, Coach, and Race Director
Sponsored by: @AltraRunning
2:19 Marathon | 2:51 50k
Professional Pacer & 3 x Guinness WR
Coach @HardloopRun
Race Director @TrailRacingOverTexas
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

Working mom & sub-3 marathoner helping driven runners fuel well, train smarter, and build the mental resilience to reach their goals… no matter how full life is!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year

Michael is a UESCA Running Coach, a USA Cycling, Level 2 certified coach and Enlifted Method, Level 2 certified mindset coach. He coaches National Champions, Age-groupers as well as CEOs and emerging leaders.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

I am a UESCA Certified endurance running coach, a Life & Performance Coach and a Runner!
I have always had an avid interest in sport. It has always played a major role in my life and I have competed in a variety of sports from a very young age including hockey, tennis, golf and most recently running
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

Hola! Soy Adrián Araya, Fisioterapeuta de PhysioElite Rehab & Performance y Running Coach Certificado por UESCA.
Tengo mi propio emprendimiento y equipo llamado Elite Trail Coaching o ETC.
Realizo Trail Running y brindo Coaching personalizado e Individualizado en Trail para distancias de 5 a 42kms.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year

I help busy parents and professionals balance training with real life so they can smash their half, full, and ultramarathon goals with smart, personalised coaching
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

Hi, I am Nami, a runner/running coach and busy mom based in California. I support beginner to intermediate runners—especially moms—training for 5K to full marathons with flexible, encouraging online coaching that fits real life!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Hi! My name is Ben Drew and I'm a running coach, race timer, race director, former running store owner, founder of The Wired Runner - and I'm also a runner. Just like you. My goal is to help every runner at every level achieve their goals whether it's running a 5k or a full marathon.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Hi, I’m Katie! I have been running off and on since 2010. I became a coach to help people like me who don’t feel like they’re “serious” or fast enough to get a coach but who have wanted help getting started or working toward a goal.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year

My name is Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos, and I have been a mountain running athlete for over 15 years. I am graduate at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where I am expanding my expertise in sports science.At the same time I am trail runner and ski mountaineer part of the Greek National team
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

Hi! My name is Deanna Kelly and I'm a 29 year old mother of two (aged 3 and 2) and I teach grade 2 at a french grade school in London Ontario, Canada. I got into running two years ago, after having my second daughter.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

I enjoy helping others accomplish their goals. I have success on the road with distances of marathon and half marathon. Trails and other distances are not out of the picture. Training needs to be balanced, flexible, and enjoyable. I will also help with nutrition to support your goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years

Marathoner and Ultramarathoner,
I love learning and teaching through sport
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate

I'm a certified UESCA Triathlon, Cycling and Ultra Running Coach and have a proven track record of helping athletes like you, develop sport specific strength in the swim, on the bike, and the run. Since 2012, I have successfully coached many athletes and helped them achieve their goals.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years

I've always been an athletic person, I grew up playing soccer. In H.S. and junior college I was a swimmer and lifeguard. Before moving to TX from CA in 2011 I was mainly mtb and playing soccer and doing the occasional run race . In 2015 a friend asked me to a triathlon and I got hooked.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years

Navy veteran and multi-sport coach with 25 years of high-pressure leadership experience. I help athletes and high performers build mental toughness, resilience, and focused routines to excel in demanding environments and achieve bold goals. Let’s elevate your performance.
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

Als Physiotherapeut und Laufcoach unterstütze ich Dich dabei, SMART und transparent Deine Ziele zu erreichen.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
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

Christian is a multi-faceted endurance athlete with nearly 13 years of experience across the OCR, triathlon, Ironman, Otillo, and ultra-running industries. He was the first male to ever set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to complete an ultramarathon distance on every continent.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years

From couch to ultramarathoner in 3 years, I overcame obesity and prediabetes to run 50+ races across Southeast Asia’s tough terrains. Now, I help purposeful runners push limits, build resilience, and transform through meaningful challenges.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner

Running has been a passion of mine for over 20 years and I'm excited to share my love of this sport with others. I focus on what works best for my athletes and balance empathy with motivation to make my training plans fun and meaningful.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

My name is Deb Thurlow. First and foremost I am a single mom to the most amazing and beautiful 6 year old girl as well as a 1 year old golden retriever. Running is so much more than physical activity, or something to train for, it's a way of processing all that life has to give.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

I am an avid athlete with extensive practical experience in both running and cycling. I have been running for many years and learning all topics running to be able to improve my running and later benefit my clients. I am not a technical coach per se; I focus on the fun part and on mastering form!
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Intermediate

Hey there! I’m Coach Lance, Since 2012, I’ve been taking on some of the toughest ultramarathons—everything from 50Ks to five grueling 200+ mile races. Along the way, I earned a Top 10 finish at the inaugural Arizona Monster 300. I know firsthand what it’s going to take to go the distance.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year

I am a UESCA running and ultrarunning certified coach with 5 years of experience in coaching athletes in mountain endurance sports. I work with anyone from beginners to elite athletes in mountain endurance sports, ski touring and skimo racing included. Majority of my coaching is online only.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years

UESCA-certified running coach with a passion for individualized training, long-term progression, and athlete well-being. I specialize in neuromuscular work, marathon prep, and coaching mature or returning athletes with complex lives.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

I coach runners who want more than just miles. With a background in both endurance and strength work, I help athletes build speed, durability, and strength that carries over to real performance. My programming is designed to keep you healthy, progressing, and capable.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 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,
I am an Ultra Runner and CrossFit athlete. I coach in both sports and love helping other go beyond what they think possible! Injury prevention and mobility are top priorities as well. It sucks getting hurt just because you didn't want to do the ten minute warmup.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Hi, I’m Brooke Jesus, a UESCA-certified running coach, passionate endurance athlete, and founder of Paced by Brooke. I specialize in coaching runners of all levels—whether you're lacing up for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or diving into the world of triathlon or ultra-running. I’ve competed
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

Empowering Marathon & Ultra Runners! Holistic online coach at Running w/Life, with hundreds coached. Crush goals, avoid injuries, run strong, and feel amazing - whether it's Antarctica, Boston, Western States, or your own significant goal. Let's make your wildest running dreams a reality!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I am an Ultrarunning Coach & Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach who has finished 12 races of 100 miles or more since 2020, including Cocodona 250. I firmly believe that anyone can run ultras, and that there is a world of incredible possibility waiting just beyond your comfort zone. Run with me!
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years

I live in Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy). Over the years I have become more and more passionate about running and my goal is to convey the emotions that it gives and the wellness that this activity brings, helping all people both to start from scratch and to improve their performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year

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

I'm a military veteran who has informally coached dozens of people in multiple aspects of fitness through the years. I enjoy offering advice and encouragement to help people establish a sustainable fitness roadmap.
Contact me via email at [email protected]
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
Norman specializes in guiding beginner to intermediate runners as they pursue goals on both roads and trails, spanning from shorter distances to ultras.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years

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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years

I'm Gemma. The Irish girl, living in Canada.
Im a mom to one teenage boy and a huge animal lover.
Running has taken me places I could only have dreamed of and I can't wait to share this with my athletes.
Passionate about running and a mental health advocate.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years


