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If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

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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 David

I'm a highly experienced athlete with with over 43 years of running experience, in a wide spectrum of running events stretching back to my marathon debut in 1982. In the last year I have formalised his expertise and I am now certified as a UESCA-qualified Ultra-Running Coach.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Steven

I'm a 40-year-old husband and father of four. Known for my YouTube channel UltraTrailSteven, I bring years of experience with running gear—shoes, watches, vests, and more. Trail and ultra running bring me peace, and the mountains are where I find clarity, joy, and the drive to do hard things.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Meredith

I am passionate about training being beneficial for everyone! Whether your goal is winning the race, getting a PR, getting across the finish line, or just impressing your friends at the neighborhood run club. All of these things are important, let me help you get out there!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jessica

Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a lifelong runner and began trail racing in 2018. I believe in meeting athletes where they are at and aiming trajectory towards those "dream big" goals. We celebrate the highs, the lows, and everything in between while in that process!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jackie

UESCA-certified running coach and mom of two with 8 marathons under my belt—including during pregnancy and postpartum. I offer custom plans for all levels, locally in Lake County, IL and virtually, blending endurance, injury prevention, and real-life support.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Colleen

I’m Colleen, an ultrarunning coach with a passion for guiding athletes through their endurance journeys. With years of experience in trail and ultrarunning, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. I am also a certified mountain guide with a passion for mountain endurance events.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Todd

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

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

3-5 years

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Meet Răzvan Raul

Hello prospective athletes!

I'm Răzvan, runner and running coach with more then 5 years of experience in running amateur all ages running. My journey started în anul 2014 with passion for running and the desire for constant progress both as a runner and as a guide for other amateur runners.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Irene

I began competing in 2017. I have experience in short/long distances and on-road/trail events. I have a great understanding of the human body and physiology, as I am a Dr in Biomedicine and a student in sports medicine and science, knowing how to adapt the training according to the athlete's needs.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Anne

I spent most of my life as a research scientist so I was hardly considered an ”athlete”. When I was challenged to run a marathon, I found that the running coaches I encountered did not have a good grasp of how to train someone with no sports background. I became a coach to help people like me.

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

"Welcome, future runners! I'm Coach Cova, and I'm here to help you unlock your true potential and achieve the running goals you've always dreamed of. Whether you're aiming to run your first 5K, break your personal record, or tackle that marathon, I believe every runner has the ability to go further

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

1-3 years

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Meet Loan

Background in engineering both in education, day job, and military. I enjoy gardening, but my passion is in running, especially ultra running. I found great joy and peace in every run. I competed in short distances as well as many ultra races.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Babu

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.

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

I’m willing to coach any type of athlete. However, I most enjoy coaching novice athletes or athletes with some experience who want to jump up to a new distance. I love helping people achieve things they never thought were possible and fitting training into their busy life schedules.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Claire

I’m a masters runner who started running just before I turned 40. I believe anyone can enjoy this sport. Goals are important to keep us motivated and I’m here to help you reach them.

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

I am a full-time running coach, marathon runner, triathlete, and iced coffee drinker. I work with athletes from all over the world from beginner to advanced. My focus is helping each runner feel physically and mentally strong when getting to their start lines and beyond.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Alicia

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!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Gregg

Passionate about pushing yourself to see what your body is truly capable of in the world of endurance sport.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
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 Calantha

Experienced on the trails of Ontario and Quebec, I'm excited to help runners of all abilities and experience levels achieve their ultrarunning goals using an athlete-first coaching approach that values one-on-one engagement.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Timothy

Helping others to live a heathy lifestyle

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Meet Martin

I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa, home of the Comrades Marathon. I started informal coaching in 2018, and founded Snowy Mountain Endurance in 2020. I hold a postgraduate degree in civil engineering and specialised as a structural design engineer.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Alejandro

Hi, I’m Alejandro Garcia — a UESCA-certified Ultrarunning Coach who discovered the trails later in life and never looked back. Born in Venezuela and raised in the lush nature of Costa Rica, I traded a busy tech-executive lifestyle for slow travel with my wife and dog, and the joy of ultrarunning. 🏔

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

1-3 years

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Meet Emmanouil

Each athlete is a special one and so my dedication to him. I have worked with every kind of athlete and my priority is to run safe, to run faster and of course enjoy it along the way

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

10+ years

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Meet Amie

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!

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

10+ years

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Meet Ram

I’ve been in Endurance Sport since 2011
Few races completed
Back to back Comrades
Two Oceans Ultra
18 Full Marathons
Twice Oceanman 10k
Twice Ironman 70.3
ASICS Front Runner UAE

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

1-3 years

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Meet Gavin

I live in the Peak District, UK and actively participate in events from Parkrun to extreme technical Skyrunning and mountain ultras. My passion for running and deep understanding of training have inspired me to coach athletes, helping them enhance their performance and achieve their personal goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Patricia

Patty is a distinguished strength and endurance coach dedicated to optimizing performance for athletes of all levels for over 20 years. Through a personalized, science-driven approach, Patty empowers athletes to reach their peak potential in triathlons, ultramarathons, and beyond.

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

10+ years

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Meet Ranjini

I am a passionate and experienced running coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels achieve their running goals. With a background in exercise science, biomechanics, and performance optimization, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Coraline

I like to take a holistic view of a person when I coach them, considering their personal, family, and professional circumstances to develop a program, and before I start coaching them, I make sure to fully understand their deep-rooted “why” for embarking on a long-distance race.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
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 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 Rob

GB International athlete, and part of the Pyllon Ultra coaching platform. I coach short course (marathon and less) road, trail, cross country, road ultra and trail ultra athletes. We believe in smart training and building a community of people looking to imrpove their lifestyle through this sport.

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

3-5 years

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Meet James

As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, James Nalley specializes in race distances of 50k to 250+ miles ranging from flat terrain at sea level to high-altitude mountain races. He also specializes in timed-loop events ranging from six hours to six days, with many podium wins in these categories.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Andrew

I am a certified Running Coach as well as in Strength Training and Sport Nutrition. I have many years of experience in training individuals and groups.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Nikolaos

Hello, I’m Nikolaos Laftsidis, endurance running coach and founder of Consistent Runners. As a marathon runner and cyclist myself, I create personalized, science-based training plans to help athletes stay consistent, motivated, and achieve their goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Fernando

I’m Fernando, and I am from Costa Rica. I have been running consistently since 2020. I am passionate about sports and regularly practice cycling and strength training, in addition to running. I am now looking to begin my journey as a coach to help others enjoy running as much as I do.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Alexander

I have been an avid runner since childhood and want to help share that passion with fellow runners looking to improve performance or consistency. Living and racing in China has given me a great insight into the booming running culture in the country and I want to share that experience with expats.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kaitlyn

My name is Kaitlyn, I live in Chicago and I have been coaching runners since 2019! Before coaching runners, I was (and still am) a certified personal trainer, primarily teaching group fitness classes. I've been a runner for over half of my life and I don't plan on stopping any time soon!

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

5-10 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 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 Elizabeth

I'm a mom to 3 teens who started my running journey "late" - at the age of 35! Since beginning this journey, I've made plenty of mistakes, celebrated lots of milestones, and learned so much. The choice to become a coach was an easy one for me. I love this sport, and I love helping people.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Christopher

My name is Christopher Gonzalez, I am the head coach at GRIT Running Center in Houston, Texas. I am RRCA and UESCA certified. I am very passionate about running and love to work with athletes who are as passionate, not only about trying to accomplish their goals but having fun doing it!

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 Sarah

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.

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

Zeal Endurance Coaching offers endurance and strength coaching services with ongoing program design for the most personalized approach to your athletic development, fostering a strong coach-athlete relationship and a love for the process on your journey of becoming a lifelong athlete.

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

10+ years

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Meet Ed

At 50, I'm still setting 5K PRs, recently improved my 50K by two hours, and beat my Ironman time while being 15 years older. Not through genetics—I'm solidly mid-pack—but systematic application of scientific principles.

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

10+ years