I spent most of my life as a research scientist so I was hardly considered an ”athlete”. When I was challenged to run a marathon, I found that the running coaches I encountered did not have a good grasp of how to train someone with no sports background. I became a coach to help people like me.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Race director for the Hardmoors series for the last 18 plus years. Certified personal trainer. 20 years of running Ultras including over 35 x100 plus milers
Mid pack runner who understands the importance of balancing family life with training.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Hey, I’m Vitaly — a UESCA-certified running coach with deep roots in athletics. I offer personal coaching worldwide, blending science and experience into every training plan.
While my own specialty is sprint (800m), I coach runners across all distances (1k to 42k). And I do it with passion.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Running and ultrarunning coach with 17 years of experience in endurance sports. Over these years I've been lucky enough to be part of the National Team and the Youth Olympic team of Hungary in triathlon. Furthermore, I've worked with world and olympic level coaches and athletes.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hi, I'm Lisa and my goal is to help everyday runners do extraordinary things! I work with the mantra that it’s not all about speed — it’s about soul, and the courage to keep moving forward.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
1-3 years
I’m driven by the thrill of long days on the trails, where every step brings new challenges and triumphs. My mantra is: 'Do all things with passion.' The tougher the conditions, the more rewarding the experience, and I love helping others embrace that same joy of pushing beyond your limits.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
I'm a native Vermonter who has lived all over the US, and now find myself in southern New Hampshire. I fell in love with distance running when I signed up for my first marathon on a whim in 2010. My goal is to guide other runners to find and foster that love for running, too.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
After playing various sports growing up, I found a love for running as a young adult. It started as a simple way to stay in shape and be active, and quickly developed into a passion. Now, it is a place I find that brings life, a great community, and a place to belong.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Hi, I am Nami, a runner/running coach and busy mom based in California. I support beginner to intermediate runners—especially moms—training for 5K to full marathons with flexible, encouraging online coaching that fits real life!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Meet Justin Hill – a passionate coach dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. Using science-based principles and personalised plans, he tailors each approach to your unique strengths, personality, and condition to unlock lasting growth and peak performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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
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
Hey, I am Chris one of the Endurance Performances Coaches @pack_performance s Aa certified coaches we merge expertise and experience to guide runners on their own unique journeys.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I am a running coach and ultra runner based in North Manchester, UK. I coach beginner and intermediate athletes and specialise in preparing runners for off-road ultra events. I treat everyone as an individual and always plan their training specifically to suit them and their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Jonah Young qualified with his MSc in Sport Science (Biokinetics) from the University of Pretoria in 2020. Since 2015 he has worked with the South African National Rowing Team, Runners, Trail Runners, Cyclists and Mountain Bikers.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I've always been an athletic person, I grew up playing soccer. In H.S. and junior college I was a swimmer and lifeguard. Before moving to TX from CA in 2011 I was mainly mtb and playing soccer and doing the occasional run race . In 2015 a friend asked me to a triathlon and I got hooked.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
PRs:
Marathon 3:21 (Columbus, October 2024)
Half: 1:35
5k: 21:14
I am most proud of qualifying 3 times now to compete at the Abbott Age Group Word Championships for the marathon. I have raced all over the United States and traveled to the other side of the globe to race.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
As a Holistic Run Coach, I help runners train smarter by taking a mindful, holistic approach to training by doing ALL THE THINGS - strength, nutrition, mindset, rest, etc. - ALL THE THINGS outside the run. Runners need to understand the impact these things have on their training!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I'm an ultra runner and running coach with Camino Ultra. I have experience coaching and running events from 50km to over 100 miles.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I am a movement enthusiast and lifelong athlete. I am a firm believer in that we all have athletic potential and the ability to become efficient movers – and that movement makes us better humans. I live by the basic tenant of being “fit for life” and sharing that zest with as many people as possible
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
5-10 years
I love being in the mountains and became a coach of Ultrarunning to help others achieving their goals and spending as much time doing what they love (running in the mountains)as possible
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
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
I am a certified Running Coach as well as in Strength Training and Sport Nutrition. I have many years of experience in training individuals and groups.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Eleven-time marathon finisher since 2010 Abbott World Marathon Majors—London, Chicago, New York, Berlin +Philly
Founder of Authentic Athletes since 2022
Head Coach at Happy People Running Academies, coaching 650+ athletes.
First Guatemalan woman to earn the UESCA Running Coach Certification.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I'm a physical therapist who has been running for as long as I can remember. I love helping others find joy and fun in all aspects of running while encouraging them to reach their goals being strong and healthy!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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
Experienced endurance athlete helping every ability achieve their endurance goals.
Ensuring that training is personalised to you, fits to your lifestyle and most importantly that you enjoy the process.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
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
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
With over 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship and being a life long athlete, I’m enjoying the challenge of thriving in difficult and uncertain environments over the long haul. As I started to coach family & friends around me, I realised the similarities in being a leader and being a Coach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Amanda is a physical therapist that specializes in helping athletes & active individuals overcome injuries, prevent new ones, and optimize performance. She assesses the full body to provide personalized care & tailor services to meet each individual’s needs and goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Hello, future runners! My name is Vlad, and I'm passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential through running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hi, I'm Ian. I am a UK-based running coach, though happy to provide virtual coaching wherever you are in the world.
I specialise in coaching runners aged 40+ for any distance from 5k upwards, though more of my experience is geared towards longer distance from half-marathon upwards.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
As a retired veteran, I found a lack of coaching specific to my unique condition, so I spent time focused on gaining the education to improve my own training, starting with a Masters in Positive Psychology. I don’t work, but spend my time training myself in my home gym and running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I am an experienced ultra runner, having completed lots of ultramarathons since 2015, including creating my own charity challenge of running from Switzerland back to Norfolk in the UK.
I use this experience and my coaching knowledge to help runners achieve their ultra running goals.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 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
Your 1:1 hype woman and certified online run coach. I am a lifelong runner who believes that runners succeed when they streamline running with nutrition, strength training and mindset work.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
I am a road running coach with Filla Endurance based in the St. Louis area focusing on 5k-Marathon distances for beginning and intermediate runners.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
My biggest improvements as a runner came from working with a coach: The scientific methodology, the motivation, the accountability the camraderie made the difference. I am now looking forward to share what I learned from my own running, coaching relationships and running form business with others.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
0-1 year
My name is Lisa. I have been coaching for a little over 8 years but have been in and around the fitness industry for over 20 years. I have a well rounded view of fitness and I believe that everyone should practice whatever activity or sport that makes them happy.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Hi! I'm Remo and I live in Austin, TX, coaching ultrarunners from 50K to 200+ miles and beyond. Whether you're just getting started on your ultra journey or are looking to improve at your next ultra, I can help you with a personalized running, strength and nutrition coaching to crush your next race!
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Hi my name is Carrie and I currently reside in Missouri. I retired from the Navy in 2023 after serving 21 years.
I am married with a 19 year old daughter at the Naval Academy and a 3 year old Corgi, Smokey Bear, who is our fur child.
We love to travel and adventure.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
1-3 years
I am a newly-certified trail and ultra running coach based in North Vancouver, Canada. I grew up in Quebec and moved to British Columbia 15 years ago, where I fell in love with long distance running and, later on, trail and mountain running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Hello! I have been an ultra runner for over 20 years and a personal trainer for 15 years. I coach individuals one-on-one, virtually focusing on strength, mobility, and sustainable training that supports health and performance. Looking forward to connecting and helping you on your running journey!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
Prractitioner and lover of sports such as running, mountain biking, swimming, squash, climbing, etc.
Marathoner and ultramarathoner, lover of nature and eager to learn and teach through sport
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
I was a previous D1 cross country and distance running athlete, and marathon runner, and I recently earned my ultramarathon badge!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
I’m Nick Barmpoudis, a former professional football player who transitioned into endurance sports and coaching.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
