My name is Christopher Gonzalez, I am the head coach at GRIT Running Center in Houston, Texas. I am RRCA and UESCA certified. I am very passionate about running and love to work with athletes who are as passionate, not only about trying to accomplish their goals but having fun doing it!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hello,
I'm Sidney a passionate runner from Brussels.
I've been running for a while now and wanted to add something to my passion.
Today i want to share this love that i have for this sport.
I'll be happy to contribute to your success.
I'm into long distances, strength & vegetarian diet.
See you!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
Doctor of Physical Therapy, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and proud back-of-the-pack marathoner. I help runners of all abilities train with confidence, stay healthy, and discover they're capable of more than they think.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
My name is Jeff Dill and I’m a registered physiotherapist, husband, and lifelong runner. Outside of work and running, I enjoy spending time with my wife & family, travelling, and cooking at home.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
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!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
Specializing in cycling, swimming, functional strength training and nutritional guidance for endurance sports. Currently accepting new clients who are looking to reach their goals. Programs are customized to your work and lifestyle schedules.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Physical therapist and occupational therapist from Switzerland passionate about running and thriatlon
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Intermediate
I am a Personal Trainer and Running and Nutrition Coach of 26+ years. I work with athletes of all levels, from the beginning runner to the experienced ultra marathoner. I have completed over 130 ultras, including nine 100+ milers. I am so thankful for this career!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
I'm incredibly passionate about the sport of running. I love finding ways to optimize, tweak, and constantly work to improve performance. Strength training in concert with a powerful running plan is always at the core of my coaching philosophy. I can't wait to hear more about your running journey!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Thanks for checking out my profile!
Mindset Endurance is focused on the busy, everyday athlete that wants to explore what it takes to go longer. I help athletes with busy lives, kids, and careers achieve their ultra goals.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Running is my passion. Whether it’s a fast 5k or a challenging 100 miler, I find joy in the journey. Living with Type 1 diabetes has given me a unique perspective on pushing my limits and achieving my goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I am a certified running coach and running enthusiast, with experience running every distance from the speed-based 800m to the endurance-demanding marathon. My breadth of experience allows me to cater for runners with diverse goals and abilities.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
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
Janelle is a passionate advocate for mental health. Having experienced firsthand the profound effects of running and exercise in managing anxiety and depression, she understands the vital role they play in promoting overall well-being. Embracing a philosophy of living life to the fullest.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I’m a triathlon coach who loves helping athletes become stronger, more confident, and race-ready. Whether you’re starting your first triathlon or looking to push your limits, I’m here to guide you with structured training, support, and accountability every step of the way.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Brennan Townshend is one of the top fell, trail and sky runners in the UK and he is our head coach at High Peak Running. Brennan has won many races including 3 Peaks, Garmin Mourne Sky race, Skiddaw, Buttermere Sailbeck and Grisedale Horseshoe. He has run internationally for GB.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Coach from Belgrade with 20+ years of running and 10+ years of coaching experience. Specialized in trail ultramarathons and skyrunning. I work with all levels, from beginners to national team athletes. Founder of Sky2Run and coach for Serbia & Montenegro skyrunning teams.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I help busy parents and professionals balance training with real life so they can smash their half, full, and ultramarathon goals with smart, personalised coaching
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am a graduate student in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition and Dietetics. I played collegiate volleyball and now enjoy trail running and skimo in the summer and winter months.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
When running becomes a lifestyle, workouts bring happiness, and a race is the culmination of training. As a running coach, my main task is to help my students achieve their goals while also cultivating a love for running within them.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
As owner of Howard Performance & Wellness, my run coaching experience spans over 18 years. I have a passion to provide personalized coaching to runners of all abilities, training for their first race or their personal best, in distances from 5k to 100 miles and beyond.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
Hi, I’m Sally Nelson. I started running in the early 2000s as a way to get back in shape after having children and quickly discovered a passion that would shape the next two decades of my life.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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’m a UESCA Ultra Running Coach and England Athletics CiRF with a passion for helping runners achieve their goals. From 5Ks to ultras, I offer personalized, science-based coaching to improve technique, build endurance, and boost confidence at any level. Let’s unlock your full potential!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Sou formado em Educação Física pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brasil, com vasta experiência em ultramaratonas em trilha e montanha.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
Christian is a multi-faceted endurance athlete with nearly 13 years of experience across the OCR, triathlon, Ironman, Otillo, and ultra-running industries. He was the first male to ever set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to complete an ultramarathon distance on every continent.
- 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
Running gave me clarity when I needed it most, helping me quit smoking and find purpose. It led me to triathlon, where I learned the power of persistence and self-discovery. Now, I’m a coach dedicated to guiding others in finding their own rhythm and achieving meaningful milestones.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hi! I’m Meghan Kennedy - running has been a significant part of my life, but for years I did not know how to improve my running and meet my true potential. Now, I am on a mission to help runners grow their love of running and run their best race!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
My name is Ben. I have been passionate about fitness based sports all of my life. I opened Turners Cycles in 2013, we specialize in supporting road, gravel and triathlon enthusiasts with our expertise in cycle coaching, triathlon coaching, bike fitting, custom bikes and premium bikes sales.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 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
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
I am a triathlete most of the time do ultra running for the challenge. I work full time as an endurance coach and while I work mostly with triathletes, more and more clients are moving into the world of ultra running. My coaching philosophy is about support. I will always be there to help as needed.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
I am an ultarunner, rock climber, and all-around lover of the mountains and outdoors. I have been running for 20+ years and competed in distances ranging from 5k to 100 miles, in the U.S. and across the globe. I love coaching and sharing running with others.
- Beginner
1-3 years
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
Certified endurance coach with a focus on running, cycling and triathlon. I approach coaching from an athlete-first perspective, using RPE and subjective feedback alongside data to guide sustainable, long-term development.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
As a Coach athlete, I have always been driven by a passion for fitness . My involvement in sports made me learn the importance of discipline, hardwork, and teamwork. Im eager to mentor and guide students, helping them realize and make the best of their potential.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
10+ years
I'm a life long endurance athlete and for the past 15 years my main focus has been competing in ultramarathons but will never shy away from a good road race. Being a busy parent and runner I'm eager to share my training knowledge and experience with others so they can meet their running goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hi, I'm Heather Anderson, a running coach, community builder, and passionate advocate for making running accessible to everyone.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Certified running and fitness coach.
Specialist in developing personalized training programs for any goal: from weight loss to race preparation.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I am a Physical Therapist Assistant in a sports based orthopedic clinic and a Running and Ultrarunning Coach. I use my background in kinesiology and physical therapy to create individualized training plans for runners of all levels!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am Nandakumar Ramasamy, self employed, started running from 2014 as one of my friend registered for a 10 Km event. I liked running as it was challenging and fun. I am happy to help others with my running knowledge.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I’m UESCA certified running coach and founder of Ithaca Run Co., where I help time-poor professionals train smarter, recover better, and build unshakeable endurance — using personalised run coaching layered with myth-inspired motivation.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Purpose-driven coaching tailored to your life and your goals, focused on breaking through perceived limits and redefining what you're capable of. You are capable of more than you believe, and I want to help extend your horizon.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I help runners prepare for ultras from 50 km to 200+ km through evidence-based coaching, practical experience, and personalized training delivered both locally (Barcelona & Copenhagen) and online.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I'm a Syrian living in Iraq with over 7 years experience in working with non-profit organizations – after four years of working in this sector in Lebanon. I come to Free to Run org with experience in project management and coordination, field-based projects and referrals and medical assistance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Intermediate
1-3 years
As an 18-year veteran of distance running, I have experience with races from the 5K to the marathon. As an adult athlete, I understand the daily challenges of training while juggling responsibilities, as well as the specific recovery and training needs of adult and master's athletes.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
