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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 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 Olita

Olita is the owner of Blue Horizon Endurance, which focusses on coaching ultrarunning and the new sport of swimrun. She is a former Division I swimmer, who has competed in hundreds of triathlons, open water races, and running races. Wanna try something new? Try swimrun or ultrarunning!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Swimming
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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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 Suzanne

Hey, I'm Suzanne! I'm a cross country coach at a local high school, and trail runner. I started out running short road races, but over the years developed a love for trail & ultra running – something that, had you told me a decade ago, I wouldn't have believed.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Amanda

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!

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

10+ years

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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 Kristin

Hi! I’m Kristin St Jean, RN a functional medicine registered nurse and lifelong trail and road runner with over a decade of experience in critical care, I combine my knowledge and expertise with a passion for holistic care to help patients achieve a healed state of balance, health, and wellbeing.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Zoe

Microcosm Coaching is a human-first coaching organization that knows the best athletes don’t go it alone. That’s why Microcosm offers a diverse team of coaches with expertise in nutrition, mental health and performance that will help you sustain your love and passion for sport long term. Our coaches

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

3-5 years

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Meet Connie

We've all heard that maxim, Once a Marine, always a Marine" and it describes who I am. As a US Marine Corps veteran, I live our motto, "Semper Fidelis!" (Always Faithful) and go that extra mile for you, leaving NO ONE behind.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Vincent Julius

Coach VJ is a passionate beginner runner who is dedicated to improving his own running journey while helping others do the same.

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

0-1 year

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Meet JENNIFER

As a UESCA-certified Ultra Running Coach and Cocodona 250 finisher, I’m here to help you train smarter, go farther, and believe in what's possible. I coach runners of all levels with personalized support and a focus on growth, grit, and reaching your ultra goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Santhosh

Founder of Runner’s High, a social enterprise and running community that changes lives through long-distance running. Coaching runners since 2005 from 5K distances to Ultra marathons, empowering many to make a lifestyle change. He works on various initiatives for inclusion in running.

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

10+ years

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Meet Cindy

Cindy is an elite CO-based running and multisport coach. She works with athletes of all levels, in-person and remotely. She emphasizes injury prevention, optimal performance, and a close working relationship.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jordan

Hi, I'm Jordan, I changed my life and became a runner in 2021, since then I've fallen in love with the marathon. I aim to inspire others at the marathon distance as both a coach and a runner.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Gayle

In addition to being a competitive runner, I am also a certified UESCA and VDOT running coach. I have been running most of my life and love sharing my passion for the sport with others.
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far." — John Bingham

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

1-3 years

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Meet Lee

Whilst I coach runners at various distances, I specialise in helping novice runners complete their first ultra marathon.

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

10+ years

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Meet Chad

I offer private, one-on-one run coaching and design programs built around your target races and personal running and fitness goals. I believe in fun and flexibility as essential parts of the building process and consider it a privilege to support your journey every step of the way!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Michael Alex

I am a UESCA Ultra Coach and Kenyan athlete. My 50K−200M coaching merges physiological understanding with rigorous, evidence-based systems. I engineer deep resilience and disciplined execution to guarantee performance. My methodology mitigates race failure and optimizes results.

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

I'm Tomek – a coach who believes that the best ultra performances are built on science, resilience, and a deep understanding of both the body and the terrain. My approach is simple: every runner is unique, and every ultra adventure demands a plan that's as individual as the person toeing the line.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Abby

As a lifelong runner and athlete myself, I find so much joy in working with others to help them tackle big (or small) goals. Whether you're gearing up for an ultramarathon, sub-ultra trail race, or a road half marathon, we'll work together to create a plan that is tailored to you.

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

3-5 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 Alejandro

Hi! I’m a certified running coach and breathwork facilitator. Through my project Mindrefill, I create personalized training plans that go beyond just running — we combine breathwork techniques to help athletes improve endurance, manage stress, and enhance recovery.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Karen

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Adrián

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jose Alberto

Corredor de mas de 15 años de experiencia.
Medico de Profesión.
Entrenamiento para corredores de diferentes distancias desde el 2018.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Madeline

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

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

0-1 year

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Meet Michelle

Michelle is a certified UESCA & RRCA Run Coach, UESCA Endurance Sport Nutrition Coach, PEAK Performance Nutrition Coach, and RYT-200 Hour Yoga Instructor with over 18 years of road running experience from 5Ks to marathons.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michelle

I became a coach after 5 years of running ultra marathons, all while balancing work and family, including 2 pregnancies. I help everyday athletes realize their ultra goals using evidence-based programming. Helping other mothers stay fit and strong throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ryan

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jennifer

I love working with beginning runners with big goals. Whether you're just getting started, or just starting to train "seriously," I'm here to help you understand how to become the best runner you can be.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Chris

Based in the North West of the UK, I love to be on the trails - preferably somewhere lumpy. Having walked, climbed and ran for many years, combining endurance running in the hills was a natural progression. I now help others make that progression from the road to trail safely and knowledge.

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

10+ years

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Meet Hailey

I have a passion to help you succeed. I’m not picky as long as it gets you moving, sweating & feeling good.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Juan

My name is Juan Villegas, and I am a dedicated high-performance athlete and running coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

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

A passionate runner and experienced coach..
I help runners at all level.. Whether you are a beginner seeking to start your running journey or a seasoned runner aiming to refine your performance.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Adam

Lifelong passion for sports. I love sharing my passion and knowledge to help others. I'm not an evangelist. Running is one of my passions, but I don't impose it on others. Running is part of, but not my whole life. I believe balance is important for long-term viability.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Jason (Jay)

My name is Jay Steinberg and I'm a running coached based in Evergreen Colorado. You can usually find me on my local trails running with my son, dogs and friends. Or at the track coaching for the local middle school and Youth USATF cross country and track teams.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jennifer

​Jenny Evans is an AFPA Holistic Nutritionist and a NASM Personal trainer, a Sports Nutrition coach, a Nutrition coach and a Women's Fitness specialist. She is also a certified Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness specialist and an UESCA Running, Triathlon & Ultrarunning coach.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jennah

Hello, I'm Jennah!
I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified UESCA running coach, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, and experienced endurance athlete. I live in Buena Vista, Colorado, and I love moving my body in the mountains – especially mountain biking, Nordic skiing and running.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jamie

Hi, I’m Jamie—run coach & endurance athlete. I help runners train smarter, stay healthy, and enjoy the process. I especially like working with beginners and postpartum women getting back into running, with personalized plans that meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.

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

10+ years

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Meet Rikki

I am a running and strength coach & run-store owner. I have been running myself for over 12 years and have been coaching athletes since 2021.

I work both remotely and in-person, providing bespoke training plans for athletes of all abilities, goals and distances whether it be on roads or trails.

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

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Kayley

Hi! I’m Kayley- I live right outside of Denver with my husband and two pups- Hoka & Addy. I’m soon to be 29 and at this stage a “seasoned” runner who became a coach because I love helping others chase their goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Dirk

Dirk completed his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and has been working as an outpatient PT since. He has owned a private practice for the past 20 years and has focused his work on endurance athletes, especially in the sports of ultrarunning and cycling.

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

10+ 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 Charmaine

It means a lot to me that I can support runners in their aspirations and goals. Preparing them mentally, and physically through to making smart race day decisions, enabling them to run their best on the day.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jeremy

Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Ultrarunning Coach originally from California and now based in Vaasa, Finland.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Tyler

My name is Tyler. I’ve introduced a number of friends and colleagues to the sport of ultramarathon and have had the pleasure of working with them to not only achieve, but surpass their goals in ultrarunning. Now, I want to help other beginners get started on their own ultrarunning journey.

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

0-1 year