Hello,

My name is Ryan, an avid runner that fell in love with the sport in 2015. I am a marathoner with the desire to complete my first ultramarathon in 2026. I want to pass my love and knowledge of running on to beginner runners looking for a way into the sport.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

I’ve been working in the fitness industry for more than 10 years teaching in place and online (Keiser Indoor Cycling, Functional Training, Latin Rhythms, etc.), I have a Running team where we train since 2016 for Spartan, road and trail races and I have personal training programming with an app.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Hola Future Trail Cabronas!

My name is Melissa, and I call Southern California home. I am a cabrona for the wilderness, a dog mom, an advocate for diversity on the trail, and the owner and coach of La Dirección.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I love running, talking about running, and coaching running. I have also coached recruits to pass running fitness exams for Policing, Firefighting, and Special Forces.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am a social worker, educator, coach, athlete, animal lover, and healer. Running is about so much more than paces and races for me – it's about clearing my head, grounding my body, and nourishing my soul in this chaotic world. I love supporting my athletes in finding their "why" and going for it!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Scottish trail and Ultra running coach, based in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland, but also spending time in the mountains around Lake Tahoe.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ 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’m Don Santillan, a trail and ultra runner based in Baguio City, and I’ve been running since 2012. Growing up and training in the mountains shaped my love for long days on the trails and for the lessons that only ultras can teach patience, humility, and resilience.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Hello, my name is Danny Brigman and I'm a father of 5 kids, work full time, and train for ultra marathons so I understand how difficult it can be to make time for training along with life's other demands. I'm Native American and can understand the cultural differences that others may not.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

I ran my first road marathon in 2009, and have since taken on many, including the Boston Marathon. Running has become a way of life. My love for it has grown into Triathlon and Ultrarunning, and I want to share it with others who are looking to grow in endurance sport.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Ben has been running as a high elevation endurance athlete for 8 years. His biggest races have taken him from the top of Colorado (Pikes Peak Marathon, 2023) to base of Everest (Everest Marathon, 2024). Ben brings extensive experience in evidence based endurance training for those seeking adventure.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

1-3 years

As a lifelong athlete, I ended up in endurance sports. I blazed through all the distances from 5k to 50Miles and all Triathlon Distances, learning every step of the way. I have had great coaches along the way to keep me training smart and optimally. I realized how important they are! Now i can help!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

My journey began 25+ yrs ago and my experience is what drives me to share my passion with others. I created Be Fit and Train in 2015 and began coaching runners and triathletes at that time. Some of our athletes have been with us from the start and span a wide range of abilities.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Since around 2019, I have been helping athletes unlock their true potential. I work with athletes of all levels, from short distances to long distances and ultramarathons. My goal is to guide them on the right path, make a positive impact on their lives, and help them enjoy what they do with passion

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I'm a UESCA certified running coach and an avid road and trail runner based in the Bay Area.
I earned my PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Rice University.
Through athlete-centric and evidence-based approach, I coach recreational runners to become mentally and physically stronger.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

High-performance aviation background shaped my structured, adaptable coaching approach. I help athletes build sustainable performance through injury-free training tailored to their lifestyle, balancing progress with work, recovery, and long-term consistency.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I’m a certified ultra running, sports nutrition and S&C coach with over 10 years of experience in endurance sports, particularly in ultra trail distances. I have successfully completed multiple 100-mile trail races and have honed the techniques essential for finishing ultra trail races.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I started running 10 years ago and found joy in training for goal races, from 5Ks to marathons. I realized how intimidating the sport can seem with social media’s focus on fast paces. My goal is to help others find joy in running, no matter their pace, because running is for everyone!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

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

Hybrid athlete, Family Nurse Practitioner, and UESCA Certified Running Coach passionate about helping people build discipline, endurance, and confidence through running and fitness. Founder of VANGARD Running Club in Central Florida.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I’m Brandon Barnaby, founder of Run Mentality Coaching. I help runners build confidence, resilience, and smart, sustainable progress from the pavement to the peaks. I focus on science-based training. My goal is to guide athletes toward stronger running, mindset, and long-term enjoyment of the sport.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Ultrarunner, and hopefully your Running Coach. I returned to running in 2013 after a health scare and really started to delve into the running community in 2018. I have competed in and completed distances from 5K to 250 mile Ultras.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I started running ultras in 2018 and never looked back. Running multiple distances via races, guided and solo adventures. I love what each of these can offer and how I can improve. These lessons and experience are exactly what I will share, ensuring you get the most out of your training and event.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I am a self-taught Ultrarunner whom found trail running in my mid-30s and have fallen in love with it as a discipline and way of my life. I truly enjoy days in the mountains and exploring new places on foot via the adventures ultrarunning can take you. I am also a husband & father of 5 young girls.

• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I'm a trail running coach from Iceland and have been coaching since 2017. My training focuses on endurance, strength, and technique, helping runners of all levels tackle trails with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or training for a race, I offer personalized coaching to help you reach your goa

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

• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Hello! I'm Rachel, an ultrarunner living in Philadelphia. I have a background in occupational therapy and run specialty. I'm very passionate about increasing female and non-binary presence in the ultrarunning world! I feel that with more diverse representation in coaching, that presence will grow!

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Hello, glad you found me. As a Christian Life Coach and retired Army soldier, I found myself wanting to help others with nutrition and exercise. I am an avid runner and naturally positive.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

UESCA certified coach with years of experience in endurance training. I blend data, mindset, and smart planning to help runners progress injury-free and sustainably.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Certified running coach UESCA. I help amateurs and professionals unlock their potential, improve technique, and achieve new athletic results without injuries. My approach features individualized plans, endurance training, and a focus on your health.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I’m Debasmita, a UESCA-certified ultra running coach and trail runner. I help runners build endurance, strength, and consistency through structured training, mobility, and recovery. My focus is sustainable progress—whether you're training for your first race, a PB, or moving toward longer distances.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Whether you want to run your first ultra/trail race, build a strength training program, or conquer your next marathon PR, I can help you get there. With over a decade of running and 8+ years coaching, I specialize in supporting women (and all genders) in the trail, ultra, and road world.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I love moving efficiently through the mountains, which I do in the form of ski mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, trail running, and backpacking. Intentional training helped me break through a personal fitness plateau, and now I love helping mountain athletes achieve their own goals.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

My running story began back in 2000, when I ran my first marathon in Edmonton, Alberta. Fast forward a few years and I discovered my love for trail running and chasing sunrises. I have completed distances of 5k to 160 km. I even dipped my toes into triathlon – finishing Ironman Whistler.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Im an experienced Ultra Runner looking to help others excel in the sport I love!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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

As a certified running coach and cancer exercise specialist, a breast cancer survivor, and a runner, I bring experience, knowledge & genuine passion to guide every breast cancer survivor on their running journey. My goal is to provide the knowledge & tools for each runner to succeed.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I offer personalized one-on-one virtual trail and ultra run coaching with a human-first approach. You are a unique individual, and your training should be designed with your experience and motivations in mind and backed up with evidence-based training practices to promote progress and longevity.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I'm a rehab physician with a focus in Running Medicine, gait analysis, strength training for runners, and now a proud UESCA certified Ultra Running coach.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I work with runners who want to get more from their running and be fit for the life they want to live now and into the future by taking an holistic approach to my coaching, covering the three pillars of training, nutrition and mindset.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Hello! I am a "lifestyle enthusiast" that has spent over a decade sharpening my skills around program design, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, sleep & recovery, and putting theory into practice for all sorts of learners. My purpose in life is to be an encyclopedia of support for my clients.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

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.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years