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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 Asli S.

Coach Aslı is an experienced middle distance and distance athlete. Aslı holds the Turkish record in the Masters age category for distances of 800, 1500, 3000, 5000 and 10000meters. She has championships in many ultramarathon races in her country.
She has also run the UTMB CCC and TDS

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

5-10 years

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Meet Julius Adrian

Coach Julius Adrian Tapang (Coach J) is a UESCA-certified running coach who helps runners of all levels improve performance, prevent injuries, and enjoy running. With evidence-based training and a focus on technique, he offers personalized coaching to guide athletes to their goals. #Eightensity

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

3-5 years

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Meet Pierre

My name is Pierre Sanz, I'm 27 years old from Toronto and have been training for 4 years. I grew up playing high level soccer but after I stopped playing, running became my number one passion. I recently ran my first marathon and have completed multiple half marathons, 10k and 5k races.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Tomas

I’m an endurance athlete and coach specializing in trail and ultra running. Multiple-time Czech Skyrace champion with international experience, I help athletes improve performance through structured, data-driven training.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Tamara

For me personally, there is nothing more empowering than to help others to achieve their ultra running dreams and support them to unlock their mind-body connection in a holistic way.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Gemma

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet John

I have coached athletes at all levels from beginners through Olympic Trials. I am currently coach a college club triathlon team, high school triathlon team, open water swim team and a masters swim team

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

10+ years

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Meet Nikola

With background of 15+ years of racing across Europe i decided to transfer everything I learned to the athletes I work with.
For 4 years now, I have been working with athletes from all over Europe to achieve optimal results.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Davide

I'm Davide Ambrosini, a new ultrarunning coach with a passion for ultra distances. I create personalized plans with fresh perspectives and endless support. Whether you're tackling your first ultra or aiming higher, I'm here to help you push your limits with enthusiasm. Let's hit the trail!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Chantelle

Chantelle's run coaching takes a holistic approach that goes beyond tracking mileage. Chantelle is versed in beginner to intermediate coaching and her philosophy prioritizes mental toughness, work/life balance and injury prevention. Specializing in new to ultramarathoning and postnatal clients.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Shane

A life long runner with a passion for human performance and helping others achieve greatness.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Christina

Christina Candio is a mental performance and endurance coach and co-founder of EnFlyte. She works with runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon athletes who want to train with intention, build confidence, and perform with resilience.

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

10+ years

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Meet Haiqi

I'm an online running coach who has spent years helping runners of every level — from first-timers to semi-elite competitors — train smarter and race better. Since 2018 I've written one-on-one training plans for runners around the world, and I'm proud to be among the first coaches in mainland China.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Sophie

I’m Sophie and I am a trail/ultra runner based in Scotland and a UESCA certified running coach.

I am coach and founder of Queer Runnings, a virtual run club for LGBTQIA+ people.

I am trans non binary

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

3-5 years

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Meet Geoff

I work with a wide range of athletes aiming at myriad goals.
I have Ultra athletes, 5K athletes, BQ athletes, OCR athletes, and am now working with Adventure Racers.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Vatsal

UESCA Certified Running Coach, ultra runner, swimmer & cyclist. I listen first, then build training plans tailored to YOUR needs. Always calm, positive & available. Also a certified pacer — I'm here for every step of your journey. Let's race smarter!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Rebecca

Hi, I’m Coach Rebecca! I’m a running & multisport coach. I’ve been an endurance athlete for over 30 years. I started coaching 16 years ago and earned my Master’s and Ph.D. in Exercise Science. Team Performance Project are runners, trail ultrarunners, adventure racers and SwimRun athletes.

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

10+ years

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Meet Wade

I am fascinated by why people seek out suffering through endurance challenges. For myself, I've found it deeply rewarding. As a new UESCA-certified coach, but long-time advisor and mentor, I'm excited to work with a small number of athletes to help them achieve their goals.

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

0-1 year

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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 Michele

After 30 years of nursing, I have moved my office to the road and trails. My first pair of running shoes were my moms. Literally, I borrowed them when I wanted to run. They were the shoes that you would use "goo" on to keep the bottoms in shape. I ran in them until they died.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Erin

Hello, My name is Erin and I love running of all shapes and sizes! I have 15+ years of running experience, including road and trail distances from 5k to 100k. I also coach youth Track & Field in my hometown of Reno, Nevada. I love to help others realize and achieve their racing potential.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Billy

Personal experience in running distances from half marathons up to 100 miles and coaching from 10km races up to 100 mile mountain races with a 100% finish rate.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jenn

I enjoy working with new or young athletes in the beginning of their running journey, although I am not afraid to help an experienced runner find their way to a PR or other goal. My specialty is with the HALF marathon or shorter.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sam

I am passionate about running long distances on trails especially. I also own and coach in a strength and conditioning gym, it is my passion to help people become better versions of themselves.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Asma

I’m Asma Zaghloul, a life coach and graduate student living in London Canada. With four kids keeping me on my toes, I balance my role as a student of counselling psychology with my work in community. My approach to counselling is client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Liz

I focus on helping peri- and post-menopausal women over 50 by building a well-rounded exercise and nutrition program so they can achieve their goals of improving their strength, stability and conditioning, all while preventing injury, losing fat and gaining energy.

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

10+ years

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Meet Christopher

Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Started documenting my runs October 2019. Since, I've ran
-5x 100 mile ultra,
-self supported 100 miler around the Pagoda,
-4x multi day races, including a 6 day.

Highly driven, looking to help others.

Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Kendra

Hello! My name is Kendra Eerdmans and I am a certified running coach and personal trainer. I have a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (exercise science) from the University of North Dakota. I have been personal training for 6 years and am excited to help others find their running potential!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Bogdan

Running is my passion and I am passionate about building stronger, faster and more confident runners one step at a time. Let's transform your running journey with expert guidance, motivation, and proven results by combining evidence-based techniques and real-world experience to maximize performance.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Natalie

Work with an expert Running and Mountain Bike Coach for true breakthrough performance. I use advanced objective data to reveal your limitations. Access your custom plan via flexible remote programming or concierge in-home analysis for durable, consistent progress and peak function.

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

10+ years

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Meet Greg

Arete Endurance is our mission to help endurance athletes become the best versions of themselves expressed through endurance sports.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Al

Al is a retired 20-year Special Operations Veteran and accomplished ultrarunner. He now dedicates his time to coaching ultrarunning as a means to promote mental health and resilience, with a special focus on supporting veterans and first responders.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Zoe

I have worked in the health fitness industry for over 30 years. I started with group exercise classes, and over the last decades my coaching morphs and grows like I do. The ride is amazing. It has taken me to amazing places, to meet amazing people. What I love the most, never stop learning.

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 Mary

I'm Mary! My love for running has brought me to be a run coach for people beginning their running journey. I've run all distances up to the 100M personally and hope to help other find joy in this sport!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Iain

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Melinda

Based in Bouliac on the outskirts of Bordeaux.
English and French speaker.
Happy to have a free chat for any advice, questions or guidance.
Reach out on email or instagram.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Char

I'm your future partner in running and endurance greatness. With a passion for helping athletes fuel their best performance, I blend expert nutritional advice with a love for all things running. Together we'll optimize your nutrition, enhance your energy, and turn your run dreams into reality.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jon

I'm an avid marathon runner in the Boston area. I've been running for the last 11 years, and I have personally seen how this sport rewards those that show up every day to put in the effort and work. I'm passionate about helping other runners reach their full potential!

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

I am based in San Antonio, TX and have over 20 years of running experience. Many of those years focused on road running but in 2010, I ventured towards trail running. That naturally led me to ultramarathoning, competing in distances up to 50mi. https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/4781118

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ahmed

I am a 42-year-old civil engineer who has always been a passionate endurance athlete and running coach. 20 years ago, I competed at the Egyptian National Championships in both swimming and athletics, and I'm currently part of the Egyptian Masters National Team.

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

3-5 years

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Meet William

Hello! I'm Willie McBride and I've been an endurance sports coach for 14+ years, specializing in running, ultra running, mountaineering, and other foot-based outdoor pursuits. I work with athletes of all levels to chase their dreams while sustainably balancing work, life, and training demands.

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

10+ years

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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 Megan

I am a running coach and registered dietitian with certifications in diabetes education (CDCES) and sports nutrition (CSSD). I provide training one-on-one coaching for beginner to advanced runners, and well as specializing working with athletes with type 1 diabetes.

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

10+ years

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Meet Ian

I was born and raised in New Zealand, and I now currently live between Spain and Chile.
I'm a full-time ultra runner and I coach a range of clients from around the world, I work with beginners wanting to complete their first event, to experienced endurance athletes running 200 plus mile races.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Josh

Hi! I'm a running coach based out of St. Louis, Missouri! I love running around the awesome parks and neighbourhoods of the City.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Tharindu

I’m a UESCA Certified Running Coach specializing in road running from 5K to the marathon (42.2K). I help runners of all levels train smarter, stay injury-free, and achieve their performance goals. I also have experience guiding athletes preparing for ultramarathon distances.

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

Trail Running Vacation

Running is the best way to see the world.

On foot, runners enjoy parts of Japan that most tourists never get to see.

TRAIL Runners OSAKA began almost share trails and scenary in order to inspire trail running in Japan.

Most of people may have never heard of running

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

10+ years

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Meet Zdenek

Former athlete, floorball player, and survival racer, currently an ultrarunner. My experience as a PE teacher and conditioning coach has led me to specialize in running. I focus on technical and fitness development, utilizing data analysis from labs and fieldwork to support athletes in their goals.

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

10+ years