I have been working with runners and triathletes as a coach for over 10 years, and for the past 4 years coaching has been my full-time job. At Smurf Endurance Sports, we focus on the person first and adapt our programs around life while working towards our athlete's athletic goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ 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 specialize in applied behavior analysis (ABA) running coaching which combines behavior modification aka forming life long habits with the mechanics and knowledge of a running coach. I am your coach if you need help finding your motivation and setting goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I have been running most of my life, and my goal as a coach is to help you achieve the running lifestyle that I have enjoyed for over 35 years. I love helping runners from all levels! I meet you where you are, work with you towards your unique goals on a path that is specific for you.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I am a long time runner that decided to take the hobby a step further. With a history of injuries, I wanted to dig deeper into running form and injury prevention. Passing on the love of running is the next step in the journey.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a passionate runner, husband, and father to a five-year-old daughter, Zoia. Outside of training, I am a fan of live music and enjoy spending time with my family.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I began my Ultra running journey in 2010. My experience in the Ultra world is in 50k to the 200-mile distance. I wanted to become a Certified Endurance and Nutrition coach because I already had the passion to help others get to the finish line, I just needed the science to get them there safe.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I started running in 2013, during my early 30s. Running has never come naturally or easy for me, yet I have managed to conquer ultra distances up to 100 miles through consistent, steady training. My passion is to support others while they aim to reach their goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

As a UESCA Certified Running Coach and experience marathoner, Lynn helps runners train smarter, build confidence, and reach their goals with personalized coaching. Lynn's evidence based approach combines structured training, strength, recovery, and accountability to help you run stronger.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I'm Samantha, a certified running coach passionate about helping runners build confidence, consistency, and joy in the sport. I focus on sustainable progress—balancing the push with the pause—to help you reach your goals without burnout.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

World Marathon Majors 6-Star finisher - Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, New York, and Tokyo | Keio FBJ Roadrunners | NSCA-Certified Personal Trainers (NSCA-CPT®)

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Over 10 years of ultrarunning experience, 5 years coaching. I focus on finding elements that make the process more enjoyable for clients. To put in the volume for these endurance events, it be enjoyable. Success for me is after goals have been met, clients come back because they miss training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Hello! I’m Bill Brent, an endurance athlete, coach, and operations professional dedicated to helping lifestyle athletes and middle-of-the-pack competitors unlock their potential. With a deep passion for running, triathlon, and continuous learning, I specialize in blending evidence-based training pri

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Army veteran, first responder, ultrarunner, and certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach based in Washington State. I help athletes build sustainable endurance, resilience, and confidence while balancing real life, demanding careers, and long-term health.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

Coach Val is the founder of Running on Carbs, an online run coaching and plant-based nutrition company dedicated to helping busy professional women thrive as runners in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a new ultrarunning coach, but I have completed over sixty ultra-marathons, from 50K to multi-day events. I also have crew chief and paced seven individuals to their first or personal best in the 100-mile distance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I am a passionate ultra runner, former rowing Greek Champion, 30 years old, who loves coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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

I’m Islam Gebril, Engineer and Amateur Ultra Runner, lives in Saudi, always happy to run and help others run properly.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Long-distance runner, marathoner, and 2nd Dan in Taekwondo. Passionate about human performance, physiology, and evidence-based training. My mission is to help other athletes reach their full potential through discipline, consistency, and smart planning.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Hi! I'm Amanda, a lifelong athlete (started racing in the 90's) and UESCA Certified Running and Triathlon coach with over 15 years of experience coaching runners and triathletes of all levels. I'm here to help you reach your goals without rearranging your life and having the most fun along the way!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I offer caring and personalized virtual training to out of area runners. Weekly one-on-ones and accessible for conversations, I am the coach you need to get you to the starting line or build a base that will make running enjoyable. You can have the team experience and private coaching at once!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

Triathlete, marathoner, mother of three beautiful girls, happily married for 25 years to my high school sweetheart. Born and raised in the beautiful Island of Puerto Rico. Joined the US NAVY after graduating college and ended up in beautiful San Diego after 7 years of service to this Great Nation.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Our proven programs and philosophies are centered around you, and emphasize consitency, well-rounded programs, and valuing the process as much as the result.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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

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

I'm an ultra runner and running coach with Camino Ultra. I have experience coaching and running events from 50km to over 100 miles.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

My name is Amanda and I am a competitive runner of 18 years and counting, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and wife to my high school sweetheart. We met through running in high school and got engaged at the Chicago Marathon in 2016 (he ran and I spectated).

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Love Sports, Nature and Health.

Understand that to obtain a fulfilling life one must align every possible aspect of thought and action and in that way obtaining Ultra results.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

From an overweight, smoking 20 a day every weekend drinker, to representing Scotland in The Backyard Ultra 4 Nations championships 2025.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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

I prepare my athletes for various distances in running and triathlon competitions. I am also a nutrition advisor and a university-certified sports coach.

I am happy to take on new athletes, offering continuous support and tailoring training plans to your daily schedule and endurance level.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Dr. Iain Bethune is a certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach and holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Edinburgh. He has been running ultras for 8 years and has completed over 25 ultra races including point-to-point, timed events and Backyard Ultras.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

My name is Sammy! I am a certified personal trainer and run coach with a background in Pilates. I am an Olympian in the sport of pentathlon which consists of swimming, fencing, running, shooting and equestrian. I love helping others achieve their wellness, fitness, and life goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 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

I got into coaching after having helped my wife train and qualify for Kona in 2024. She had gotten her foundation from 10 years in the sport with another coach. But in 2023 I took over and we managed to make good progress in a year. Motivated by this I would like to help others too.

• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a passionate athlete who found my love for running from a young age and never looked back.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Steady progress wins. I’m Kyle Stanley, a UESCA coach in Greater Boston. I help committed runners avoid the "Hare" trap of burnout by focusing on the "Tortoise" method: slow, disciplined consistency that reaches the finish line. Running changed my health and habits—let’s transform yours online!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I help passionate runners of all levels achieve PRs, BQs, and Ultra finishes through custom, adaptive, and supportive coaching and injury prevention programs

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I have always been fascinated by the world of endurance sports; ever since I was a child, I started out with mountain biking, then moved on to cross-country skiing and running. I was able to turn my passion into a career by studying sports science.

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

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I am a certified strength and conditioning specialist and running coach with 14 years experience in the sport and fitness industry and I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Mountain lover and sport enthusiast. I love being outdoors, exploring the wilderness — trail running is my main passion, alongside cycling and climbing. Sport, to me, is the best way to share meaningful moments with people who matter, and the most powerful tool for personal growth.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

As an independent, specialized and certified coach, my work goes beyond simple training, I seek to offer a holistic approach that integrates conditioning, technique and mindset, with a focus on sustainable and high-performance results, standing out for my commitment to the process and excellence.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am a UESCA Certified Running Coach, NASM International Certified Personal Trainer, and IUSCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Instructor. I work with beginner and intermediate runners, focusing on running performance, sprint development, strength and conditioning, and effective running technique.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

German trail & ultra coach based in the Canary Islands. I combine sport science with real-world mountain experience. Athlete health and longevity come first. Evidence-informed, pragmatic, and honest—focused on building durable runners who perform when it matters.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year