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
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I have been a USA Cycling Level 2 and USA Cycling Power Certified trained coach with Peaks Coaching Group since 2008. Before joining Peaks, I was a nationally ranked cyclist and recipient of numerous cycling awards. I am also a certified personal fitness trainer.
- Cycling
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Hallo, ich bin Tom.
Als ehemaliger Militär-Aufklärer führte mich ein einschneidendes Erlebnis in die Orthopädietechnik. Mit Erfahrung im Ultralauf, Bewegungsanalysen und Mental/Coaching vereine ich biomechanisches Know-how mit mentaler Stärke. Um deine Grenzen zu verschieben.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Each athlete is a special one and so my dedication to him. I have worked with every kind of athlete and my priority is to run safe, to run faster and of course enjoy it along the way
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
In 2011 I started small with 5k's. Since that time, I have run many half marathons, marathons as well as Boston, finished multiple 100 and 200+ mile trail races. I love to share my knowledge of running and I am looking to help others achieve their running goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Hi, I’m Kelly Lutz aka Coaching Klutz!
I’m a certified running/ultra running coach and CSCS with a passion for helping women, trans, and non-binary folks train sustainably so they can enjoy training while dreaming big and pushing their limits (whether on the road or on the trail).
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I started running at the age of 40 and weighed 135kg. I had two disc hernias and a chronic asthma when I started running.
The sport has given so much to my life, and I want to support others in finding the love for the outdoors and to have a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I am passionate about endurance sports and physical activity. I grew up as a soccer player in Italy, playing for my hometown’s professional team. After moving to San Diego with my family I started training and competing in Triathlon, from Sprint to Ironman, as well as Cycling and Running events.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Athlete, Coach, and Race Director
Sponsored by: @AltraRunning
2:19 Marathon | 2:51 50k
Professional Pacer & 3 x Guinness WR
Coach @HardloopRun
Race Director @TrailRacingOverTexas
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
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’m Nicole. I’m a runner, a mama to 2 boys, and a coach. With a Spanish father and an American mother, I grew up embracing my mixed-culture. This experience shaped both my approach to life and coaching. People are multi-faceted, made up of all our own unique attributes and experiences.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I’m Kosta, a UESCA coach based in Toronto. Over 3 years, I’ve raced 70K to 200K across mountains and roads. I’ve learned that ultrarunning is a gateway to seeing the beauty in life. My mission is to help city-dwellers navigate flat terrain training to experience the wonder of trail races.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
Concern about agility and strength
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Beginner
0-1 year
UESCA certified ultrarunning coach based in Macau, passionate about endurance. Experienced with regional trails and challenges, coaching part-time while continuing learning.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hi, Coach Kimberly here! I offer fully remote services for your ultra running training needs! (*If local to Colorado, there may be opportunities for me to attend some of your races/events.) My coaching packages consist of comprehensive training plans with guidance and check-ins along the way.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
You are a contender! Endurance feats never occur without the power of community. I am here to help you achieve your goals and love the journey!
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I started running in 2008, beginning with 5K races and gradually progressing into trail and ultrarunning. Running has been a lifelong passion that keeps me motivated and connected to nature.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa, home of the Comrades Marathon. I started informal coaching in 2018, and founded Snowy Mountain Endurance in 2020. I hold a postgraduate degree in civil engineering and specialised as a structural design engineer.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I create individual training plans for runners: beginners, newcomers, half marathon, marathon, or ultra runners. ☺ The runners I coach include ultra runners, cross country runners, marathoners, half marathoners, mums who are starting and restarting after childbirth.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am a Marathon Coach (UESCA/NAASFP) and endurance athlete. With a PB of 2:48 Athens marathon and a 100miles Rodopi Ultra trail finisher (25:15), I know exactly what it takes to bridge the gap between road speed and mountain toughness even when balancing a demanding career and family life.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I only started running in 2017 but immediately fell in love with it. I hired my own coach in 2018 and it was a game changer. In 2020 I decided to take a coaching certification because I wanted to share my passion for the sport and help other achieve their goals!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
My name is Becky! I'm a wife and a mom of 4...Yes they keep me on my toes. I'm a lover of all things running, fitness and enjoying the best years of my life and sharing that with my clients.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hi! And welcome to Elevate Trail Running! I provide one on one coaching as well as personalized plans, all for an affordable price! I work virtually with clients, so I am able to work with anyone, anywhere! Looking forward to meeting you!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Michael Schaffner is an experienced and dedicated running coach with over a decade of coaching experience. Whether working with a beginner runner just starting out or an experienced athlete looking to improve their performance, Michael is committed to helping clients achieve their full potential.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
10+ years
I live in the Peak District, UK and actively participate in events from Parkrun to extreme technical Skyrunning and mountain ultras. My passion for running and deep understanding of training have inspired me to coach athletes, helping them enhance their performance and achieve their personal goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hello Runner! I am a Masters prepared Registered Nurse and I take my knowledge of how the body works, passion for coaching, and 15 years of running experience as a starting place in training my athletes. Find out how a Joyful Running approach can help you reach your next goal (JoyRuns-5K-Ultras)!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I’m a dedicated, straightforward running coach specializing in road running. I value honesty, health, and consistency over quick results. My approach is firm yet kind, pushing athletes when needed while keeping training safe and sustainable.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I'm passionate about helping you discover the exhilarating world of trail running.
I am an avid ultrarunner with a knack for explaining and guiding others to reach their inherent potential.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I aim to help my athletes feel more comfortable, find joy, learn more about themselves and to continuously learn more and improve. My typical cliental range from those who are: beginners, advancing from beginner to intermediate, those needing accountability or anyone overcoming injury.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
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 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 am a trail and ultrarunning enthusiast from Saudi Arabia with a passion for mountain running and endurance sports. I have participated in several trail and ultramarathon events and developed a strong interest in the science of endurance training and athlete performance.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
0-1 year
Coach VJ is a passionate beginner runner who is dedicated to improving his own running journey while helping others do the same.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Hello prospective athletes!
I'm Răzvan, runner and running coach with more then 5 years of experience in running amateur all ages running. My journey started în anul 2014 with passion for running and the desire for constant progress both as a runner and as a guide for other amateur runners.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am originally from Upstate New York but now live in Jerusalem with my husband and 3 children. I coach runners all around the world with virtual training plans to help them reach new levels of fitness.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
1-3 years
Hello there! As a coach, my goal is to help individuals of all abilities unlock their running potential and pursue goals they never imagined possible. I believe the body is meant to move and that it can do much more than we think. I am passionate about all things running and especially ultrarunning.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
CTO, that grow to love ultrarunning scene. Running mostly using minimalist sandal or shoes. Love to see training impact based on data.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
My name is Tomokazu Ihara (Tomo)
I am an Ultrarunning coach based in Takao, Tokyo, Japan.
I have been running Ultra's for more than 15yrs and have ran 70 hundred mile races (and runs).
My passion is to share my experience to help and support my clients achieve their goals.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 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’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'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
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
I’ve spent nearly three decades competing in endurance events, and the only thing I enjoy almost as much as being out on the mountain trails is sharing my passion for running—whether that’s through conversation or coaching.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
