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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 Nikolaos

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Louie

Hi, I’m Louie Niala, a competitive athlete with experience in track, road, and trail races. I’m also the head coach of our school’s track and field team, which regularly qualifies for national events. I coach athletes of all levels.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Heather

Hi, I'm Heather Anderson, a running coach, community builder, and passionate advocate for making running accessible to everyone.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kristen

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.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Courtney

I'm a former D1 collegiate runner and have been coaching junior high/high school xc and track since 2015; I've also recently completed the UESCSA running coach. I'm passionate about helping develop and hone the basics and foundational skills of running events from the 800 to marathon.

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

【Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach】For all level endurance athleathes.
Based in Japan (Native Japanese).
I provide daily meal plans, race-day nutrition, pre- and post-race adjustments, and weight management in consultation with athletes. I will also make plan based on the your training menu.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Krystyna

Hi! I’m KK – a British outdoor educator, expedition leader and idGuides' founder (when I'm on the clock) and an ultra runner and adventurer (when I’m not). I'm currently based in Indonesia, and specialise in leading treks, trail run training retreat & ultra trail journeys for training & exploration.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Julie

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!

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

10+ years

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Meet Gibson

I love adventures: running, climbing, hiking, reading, museums...I've never met an experience I didn't enjoy at least a little! I also believe that humans are incredible and we have the ability to do so much more than we think. I want to be a person who helps others realize the "impossible!"

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

0-1 year

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Meet Shannon

Hi! I am new to coaching but have been running ultras for the last 8 years, trail running for 12+. I've made pretty much all of the mistakes but learned from each one. I'd love to help others reach their ultra running goals and avoid the pitfalls.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lynn

As a UESCA Certified Running Coach and experience marathoner, Lynn helps runners train smarter, build confidence, and reach their goals with personalized coaching. Lynn's evidence based approach combines structured training, strength, recovery, and accountability to help you run stronger.

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

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!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Shelby

I was a previous D1 cross country and distance running athlete, and marathon runner, and I recently earned my ultramarathon badge!

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

I'm a trail running coach from Iceland and have been coaching since 2017. My training focuses on endurance, strength, and technique, helping runners of all levels tackle trails with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or training for a race, I offer personalized coaching to help you reach your goa

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

5-10 years

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Meet Samantha

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Barbara

Living in Preddvor, Slovenia with my partner and two sons.
Graduated athletics coach and certified ultrarunning coach with 12 years of coaching experience.
Trail and ultra runner with 18 years of experience and 12 years of competing in adventure racing.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jeff

Running has been a passion of mine for over 20 years and I'm excited to share my love of this sport with others. I focus on what works best for my athletes and balance empathy with motivation to make my training plans fun and meaningful.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Luan

Whether you are targeting to your first 21Km or 200Miles. I am here to help when you need a coach who can understand you. You can find everything about me at www.luando.training.

I have been certified with: Ultrarunning Coach; Endurance Strengthening & Conditioning Coach; Endurance Sports Nutrition

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

I help passionate runners of all levels achieve PRs, BQs, and Ultra finishes through custom, adaptive, and supportive coaching and injury prevention programs

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ian

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Cal

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

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

10+ years

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Meet Maddy

Australian living in UAE for the past 6+ years. Currently riding for Dubai Police Cycling Team.

10+ years coaching experience in strength & conditioning, and sport specific including Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit, Gymnastics, and Road Cycling.

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

10+ years

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Meet Chris

I am a certified strength and conditioning specialist and running coach with 14 years experience in the sport and fitness industry and I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals.

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

10+ years

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Meet Kirsten

Hi! I’m Kirsten! I’m so excited to be a UESCA Certified Running Coach! We are all unique and I believe in using a strong evidence-based approach tailored to you to help you reach your goals while finding joy in the sport of running!

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

1-3 years

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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 Kim

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Amy

Hi! My name is Amy. I am a certified UESCA running coach, and I also have a M.S. in exercise science. I love the sport of running and helping others reach their goals in a healthy way. I have coached runners in distances ranging from 5K to Ultramarathon

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

I find joy in the mountains, good books, and strong coffee. My love affair with running began when I was in grade school and has allowed me to explore the best and most vulnerable parts of myself over the past 20 years. I believe in sweating the details and working as a team toward big goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Roozbeh

I’m a sports coach focused on building durable, high-performing athletes through smart training, clear structure, and long-term development. My work blends exercise science, performance analysis, and practical coaching to improve results while reducing injury risk. I coach with precision, patience.

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

10+ years

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Meet Andrei

I’m Andrey—a UESCA-certified cycling coach based in Ecuador. I help cyclists crush their PRs, boost their FTP, build rock-solid endurance, and hit their weight loss goals. Whether you’re prepping for your first race or looking to level up your fitness, I provide structured, data-driven plans and rea

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

1-3 years

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Meet Robert

Began coaching back in 2022 at a functional fitness gym that used cross fit methodology adapted to fit all fitness levels. Started running HYROX and it reignited my passion for running and have not looked back.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Teresa

I am a Navy wife, Navy veteran and Mom to 4 active kiddos. I am a hands-on coach, who knows life is busy and understands schedules can change. I will hold you accountable, but also be your biggest cheerleader.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Nami

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!

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

1-3 years

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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 Amber

I am a running coach who helps women build consistency in a way that fits real life. I've lived the start/stop cycle myself for years, and now I coach because I want to help other women break that pattern earlier and find a sustainable way to run.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Arabelle

I've been working in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years and I work with all ranges of experience from training for a first 5k to multi-day ultramarathons. My passion lies in helping others to find their potential and accomplish things they hadn't thought possible.

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

10+ years

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Meet Onno

Running made me healthier and happier. Getting fitter, faster and training injury-free, meeting great people and spending time outdoors are my goals. UESCA significantly advanced my knowledge base. I'm an experience "stryd" runner and novice triathlete. Run as you are!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Antoine

Hi there!

My name is Antoine, I'm 37 years old and I live in Denver, Colorado. I am half French and half American, and I have been happily married to my husband Amit for almost 5 years.

Fun fact: I'm about to become a second-time dog dad to a baby Golden Retriever.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Julio

From childhood until now, I was always involve in physical activity. From playing sports like baseball and football during my school years. Later on in my military career learning about hiking, running, strength conditioning. I'm currently head coach for NJ HIIT Fitness and Performance Running Club.

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

10+ years

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Meet Wade

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Megan

Whether you want to run your first ultra/trail race, build a strength training program, or conquer your next marathon PR, I can help you get there. With over a decade of running and 8+ years coaching, I specialize in supporting women (and all genders) in the trail, ultra, and road world.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Victoria

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.

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

10+ years

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Meet Bill

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.

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

10+ years

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Meet Hernán

With 20 years of experience as a high-performance endurance athlete, I help people achieve real, tangible results through a holistic approach that combines personalized planning, lifestyle integration, and calisthenics-based strength and movement training to improve performance.

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

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.

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

10+ years

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Meet Juby

I specialize in coaching both road and trail running, working with athletes across all levels. From first-time runners taking their initial steps, to those training for marathons and ultra marathons, I tailor programs that align with individual goals and lifestyles.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Tarek

Hybrid training programs.
YES u can run and build muscles.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Shannon

"Run coaching for real life."
A runner turned coach specializing in working with athletes balancing a family, career, and all the intricacies of life, with a passion for running. Providing accountability and individualized support, while maintaining flexibility (life happens).

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

1-3 years