I was born and raised in New Zealand, and I now currently live between Spain and Chile.
I'm a full-time ultra runner and I coach a range of clients from around the world, I work with beginners wanting to complete their first event, to experienced endurance athletes running 200 plus mile races.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Ultra running coach who loves trails and all things mountains
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
As a lifelong runner and athlete myself, I find so much joy in working with others to help them tackle big (or small) goals. Whether you're gearing up for an ultramarathon, sub-ultra trail race, or a road half marathon, we'll work together to create a plan that is tailored to you.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
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
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
I am a running coach specialising in trail ultramarathons. After more than 15 years of racing these myself, I have been coaching since early 2025.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- 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
I have been running most of my life, and my goal as a coach is to help you achieve the running lifestyle that I have enjoyed for over 35 years. I love helping runners from all levels! I meet you where you are, work with you towards your unique goals on a path that is specific for you.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Based in Bouliac on the outskirts of Bordeaux.
English and French speaker.
Happy to have a free chat for any advice, questions or guidance.
Reach out on email or instagram.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
Dr. Kristen Salkas is a UESCA-certified run coach specializing in beginner and intermediate runners. She also specializes in parathletes, and postpartum and pregnancy. She has a PhD in Disability Studies and takes a science-minded approach to training and racing. Her owns and runs K Salk Coaching.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
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
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
I am a passionate athlete who found my love for running from a young age and never looked back.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
I’m here to help you achieve your best while also pushing the limits a little. I like to combine both running and strength training to keep you strong and injury free to the finish line.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
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
I focus on helping peri- and post-menopausal women over 50 by building a well-rounded exercise and nutrition program so they can achieve their goals of improving their strength, stability and conditioning, all while preventing injury, losing fat and gaining energy.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
As someone who took up running in her 40s to keep fit for hiking whilst away from the mountains, I am a latecomer to all things coaching and racing. I'm passionate about helping novice runners or those new to structured run training to achieve their goals, big or small.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Hi i am Vicki, i am a runner, ultra runner, ex GB Age Group Triathlete, and i am looking to return to the Aquathlon stage in 2026.
I am an online and in person coach, qualified in Triathlon, Swim Teaching, Personal Training, Antenatal & Postnatal Personal Training and a Sports Massage Therapist.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
I'm a 40-year-old husband and father of four. Known for my YouTube channel UltraTrailSteven, I bring years of experience with running gear—shoes, watches, vests, and more. Trail and ultra running bring me peace, and the mountains are where I find clarity, joy, and the drive to do hard things.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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
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
I'm Alexis, a UESCA Certified coach with over 5 years of experience coaching runners of all levels. I started running in middle school and never stopped. My goal as a coach is to help athletes reach their full potential while having fun and prioritizing physical and mental health!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Debbie Livingston has been coaching runners for a decade and racing for over 25 years. She specializes in the ultra-distance. She encourages a balanced approach to training; fitting the training in with busy lives, ability and personality.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 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
Ultra-Runner, Road Runner, Speaker, Running Coach (Fly Running), Entrepreneur (Endure Camps and Endure Hikes).
Over 18 years running with +55 Ultra-Marathons, +10 Marathons and +150 Trail Races.
100 Mile: 22:03 hrs / 100 km: 9:50 hrs / 80 km: 7:18 hrs / 50 km: 4:15 hrs / Marathon: 2:56 hrs
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I’m Islam Gebril, Engineer and Amateur Ultra Runner, lives in Saudi, always happy to run and help others run properly.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
My first marathon was in 2006, and my first ultra in 2015. Since then I have run over 280 marathons with 100+ of those being ultras. I try to make running as fun as possible, so run all my races in costume, which is why I'm known as "Marathon CostumeChic"!
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
0-1 year
I’m the founder & head coach of StrideHer Run Coaching where myself and my team of female Kinesiologists digitally coach women of every level to run faster & stay injury free through all phases of life.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I’m Austin Newblom. I coach all levels of runners competing in races from the 5K all the way up to 200+ milers. As a former smokejumper, I am especially keen on working with tactical athlete populations like military or first responders.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
My name is Brenda Bettencourt and am the sole coach of Island Tri Coaching. I'm physically located in Kailua-Kona and use Training Peaks as a way to communicate training programs. I offer local and distace coaching. I'm also a certified Sports Performace Specialist by American Council on Exercise.
- Triathlon
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
I help busy professionals train for ultras with confidence, structure and smart coaching—without burnout or sacrificing career, family or recovery. Providing personalised coaching to help you train smarter, race stronger and perform with confidence.
Online and ‘on the trails’ coaching available.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I'm TJ Harms-Synkiew. I've coached people and ran races from 1 mile to 200 miles. Including unofficial, solo efforts, I've ran 47+ ultramarathons. I love helping people achieve their goals while enjoying themselves and continuing to fall in love with running in the process.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
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
As an endurance sports practitioner, I completed the UESCA Ultrarunning certification program and worked with my team of amateur runners to analyze performance and develop training programs to achieve our set goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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
Hi, I'm Shannon and I am an experienced Ultra Runner and Coach.
I love helping people crush their goals, let me help you to crush your goals
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
My name is Assad Tubagi, but most people know me as Tuba. I’m a running coach and physical educator with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and perform smarter.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Michael is a UESCA Running Coach, a USA Cycling, Level 2 certified coach and Enlifted Method, Level 2 certified mindset coach. He coaches National Champions, Age-groupers as well as CEOs and emerging leaders.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I’m a running coach dedicated to helping athletes master their running and bring out the best in themselves. I combine science‑based training with clear, practical guidance so you can reach your full potential. Running can be life-changing. I have experienced it and want to help others do the same.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Part time nurse & full time mom. Embracing running in every phase of life. I understand the physical and mental demands of starting/growing a family and the need for prioritizing your goals. I love helping others & look forward to working with you!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Hi! I’m Jhovanna Therrien and I go by Jho (pronounced like “Jo/Joe”). I have more memories involving running than not and I'd love to help you do the same! My goal as your coach is to help prepare you to reach your running goals with completely individualized training plans.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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
With a background in education, Leslie’s coaching philosophy centers on fostering a growth mindset. She views running as a learning opportunity for everyone who approaches it, whether it's their first mile or 5000th. In this learning adventure, the goal is to reach the finish line through gratitude,
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Passionate about helping other become the best version of themselves. I have a wealth of experience in elite sports, predominantly professional soccer working as a strength and conditioning coach. This includes 9 years as a strength and conditioning coach working for a premier league soccer team.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Kristy founded Run The Long Road Coaching 15 years ago and has coached hundreds of runners around the world. Kristy’s love of running began 25 years ago after a 5K. She has completed 14 marathons and 2 ultramarathons (including a 12-hour race).
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Hello, I’m Nikolaos Laftsidis, endurance running coach and founder of Consistent Runners. As a marathon runner and cyclist myself, I create personalized, science-based training plans to help athletes stay consistent, motivated, and achieve their goals.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Coach Misty is a seasoned running coach with a passion for helping others become the best version of themselves Misty's unwavering commitment to her clients, coupled with her extensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, make her the ideal coach to guide you on your running journey.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
