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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 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 Phil

I’m a teacher, NASM CPT, coach at an F45, and endurance runner. I am new as a certified running coach, but not new as a coach/teacher. I mostly do race half marathon or more, and completed 4 Ultra Marathons with my longest being 50 miles. I have the experience and would love to share what I know.

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

0-1 year

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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 Ryan

Certified UESCA Ultrarunning, Running, and Strength & Conditioning

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kerem

Coach Kerem is an endurance athlete, running&nutrition coach and trainer. He offers a comprehensive program that focuses on all aspects of health including mindset, stress, nutrition, sleep, and movement.

His programs are tailored and individualized. He also programs nutrition plans.

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

5-10 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 Deanna

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Heidi

I'm Heidi, ultra coach, experienced ultra runner and advocate for all things trail running. Over the past several years, I've helped many athletes reach their goals and gain a sense of confidence and accomplishment through the power of running. In person and virtual options available. Let's do this!

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

Strength and running coach based in Western MA.
Specializing in injury rehab and prevention, supplemental strength training, race prep up to marathon distance. Remote and hybrid in person coaching for all experience levels.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Vincenzo

Da un paio d'anni coltivo questa seconda passione per la corsa, e mi sento più efficiente e vivo.
Non credo che le nostre giornate debbano dipendere dall'attività fisica, ma credo fermamente che, se fatta con criterio, possa migliorare la vita di ognuno di noi.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Irem Can

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

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

5-10 years

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Meet Frank

UESCA coach and ultra runner who loves the mountains and working with people. I help trail runners prepare for their first ultra on technical terrain. No pressure, just finish strong, enjoy the process, and grow with every step on the trail.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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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 Alex

Helping ambitious trail runners finish their BIG ultras100km or 100 miles strong, not destroyed. Through my ULTRAFIT Coaching approach, I use a holistic method that blends smart training, strength work, nutrition, recovery, and living a balanced life. Trail running is fun if you are fit.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Ryan

Coach focused on simple, science-based training for busy lifestyles. I help first-time and returning runners improve with personalized guidance on pacing, form, fueling, recovery, and race strategy. Bilingual in English and Mandarin. Local and online coaching.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Lisa

I am a passionate life-long runner, mom, teacher, vegan, and gluten-free certified coach. I have certification through USATF and UESCA. I was born in Ireland and earned a Track and Cross Country scholarship to the States! Running literally changed my life! It can change your life too.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Miloš

I am UESCA certified running and ultrarunning coach. I have been coaching for approximately 4 years and helped runners to achieve their goals - to run the first half marathon, to complete 50km distance or to move up from midfield ultra trail runner to a podium contender.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Paul

I came to running sideways: fifteen years coaching soccer, then road races, then the trails, where running finally met a lifelong love of the mountains. As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, I help trail and mountain athletes train for the races that inspire them.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Mahdi

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Bryce

I am a life long athlete with backgrounds in Triathlon (sprint to ironman), mixed martial arts, and my number one passion…RUNNING! I have enjoyed every distance from the mile to road marathons and ultra marathons. I love helping runners, new or experienced, reach their goals.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ian

I’m Ian Garnett, an ultra runner and certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach and Sports. I love ultra running, seeing beautiful locations and exploration and self expression. I guide athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve breakthroughs through tailored coaching.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Krister

I'm a seasoned long-distance runner who wanted to dive deep into coaching, and the UESCA Running Coach certification was the absolute perfect fit! Now, I'm fired up to coach a select small group of athletes, bringing high energy and full dedication to help you reach exciting new heights!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Sophie

Hi! I'm Sophie, a trail and ultra runner from the UK and living in Innsbruck, Austria. I coach people who don't fit the stereotypical runner mould. Particularly those who are neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+ or living with chronic physical or mental health conditions.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Patrick

I am a certified running coach and with a deep passion for the discipline, strategy, and resilience required to tackle endurance distances. My coaching framework bridges exercise science with practical trail experience, helping athletes build durable engines, and execute with confidence.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Valarie

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Elena

I’m Elena, a UESCA Certified Running Coach and founder of Run Coach Elena LLC. I help everyday runners train with confidence through personalized, evidence-based coaching that fits real life.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Aoife

I am Sports Massage and Injury Therapist from Limerick, Ireland who dabbles in ultra trail running. My love for this sport, the human body and maximising potential has brought me to coaching.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Akira

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

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

1-3 years

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Meet Stepan

“Where there's a will there's a way.”

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

3-5 years

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Meet Sarah

I combine the science of endurance training with the art of coaching. Using data, physiology, and practical tools, I help athletes of all levels build resilience, prevent injury, and reach their running goals with confidence. I believe running should be both sustainable and rewarding.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Shannon

A Boise-based trail runner and working mom, I’ve completed everything from 5K–50K objectives and, most recently, a Half Ironman. I coach runners from 5K to marathon distances with personalized, realistic plans that support busy lives and endurance nutrition for sustainable performance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Corina

A runner who loves it so much, I became a coach. I specialize working with beginners or those back to the sport after some time off. I'm the coach I wish I had when I first started running and didn't know anything - and was too intimidated to ask anyone who looked more like a runner than me.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jeremy

I’ve worked with several types of athletes, from kids in after school running programs to high school students to adults running their first ultras or trail races. I’ve worked with NCAA athletes on the mental side of training and performance mindset. And I coach my wife… and we’re still married.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Camille

I am a BCAK registered Kinesiologist. I coach and train runners of all ages and capabilities. I am here to help those who would like a coach that is motivating, knowledgeable in both running + strength training and understands the life stressors that affect training.

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

I fell in love with running as a young girl and have competed at distances ranging from 800 meters - 100 miles. I love helping fellow athletes of all abilities find their own joy in running, whether they are just starting out or seasoned competitors.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Pietro

Physical therapist and occupational therapist from Switzerland passionate about running and thriatlon

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Intermediate
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Meet Don Antonio Marcelo

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.

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

Former athlete, UESCA Certified Coach, and co-founder of 568 Coaching. I started running in 2020 and now serve as captain of 568 Endurance, based in Cyprus. Focused, disciplined, and data-driven—addicted to progress and proud to have raced the 2024 UTMB Finals in Chamonix.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Mateusz

6 years experience in trail running. Involved in sports chiropractic over the last 15 years.
Zapraszam do współpracy jeśli chcesz zacząć swoją biegową przygodę lub wejść na wyższy poziom!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Andrew

Living in Wales in the UK. Have been involved in fitness etc for approximately 40+ years. Having qualified as a sports therapist many years ago and then as a nurse in the UK and in New Zealand. Spent time in the forces as a regular and reserve.

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

1-3 years

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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 Frank

I'm a long-time runner and lover of all things running. I've made form and strength a core of my practice, both in running and coaching. I'd love to help you reach your goals, whether that's running your first 5k, setting a new PR, or crossing the finish of a 100-miler.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Nan

I help people get better relationship with exercise and training.
I would love to be part of the athletic/sporting journey of anyone wanting to get into endurance sports.

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

5-10 years

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Meet John

John, once named "Philly's Best Running Coach" by Philadelphia Magazine, is the owner of Fix Your Run, a specialized run coaching business that not only helps runners break through frustrating plateaus and injury cycles, but also helps people build sustainable fitness for a lifetime.

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

10+ years

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Meet Martin

I’m a lifelong trail enthusiast. For more than 15 years, running and trail running has shaped who I am—both as an athlete and as a coach. I gravitate toward sub‑ultra formats and love the creativity of organizing small, no‑bib events.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Cirdei

Science based, professional endurance coaching plans designed for begginer, intermediate, advanced and elite athletes.
I help you find THE PATH to RISE TO YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL for your best trail running PERFORMANCE yet.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Gabriele

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jeff

I’m an experienced age-group triathlete, endurance coach & owner of Ignite Multisport. I coach athletes in triathlon, road/trail running & develop individual TrainingPeaks plans based on your goals, experience, and performance; combining my race experience with structured data driven coaching!

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

3-5 years