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
Hi - I am a highly experienced ultrarunner and certified coach. I would love to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I'm a runner, a racer, a mom, and a coach for runners who want to push their limits. I've been passionate about running for over 13 years, and during that time I've traveled the road from hobby marathon runner to track athlete.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Philadelphia based running coach who specializes in working with motivated athletes who are looking to develop a stronger understanding of the sport to reach their next goal. I love to work with clients long-term and be your teammate in your greater running journey!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Hi, I’m Alejandro Garcia — a UESCA-certified Ultrarunning Coach who discovered the trails later in life and never looked back. Born in Venezuela and raised in the lush nature of Costa Rica, I traded a busy tech-executive lifestyle for slow travel with my wife and dog, and the joy of ultrarunning. 🏔
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I came to running sideways: fifteen years coaching soccer, then road races, then the trails, where running finally met a lifelong love of the mountains. As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, I help trail and mountain athletes train for the races that inspire them.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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
Hi, I'm Nick. I'm a certified cycling coach with experience covering all cycling disciplines.
- Cycling
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I’m an accomplished trail and ultra runner who is passionate about coaching. As an experienced coach and founder of She Runs Outdoors, my goal is to understand an athlete’s unique running background and motivation. For me, coaching goes far beyond writing a plan or analysing data.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I'm a lifelong endurance athlete that discovered a passion for helping others with their endurance journey in my late 30's. Now as a coach, I'm able to share what I've learned through experience and continuous education with my athletes and help them achieve their goals and enjoy the process.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
I have been a runner for nearly 30 years, and I am passionate about science-based run coaching focused on the whole person. I strive to understand your motivations, offer open and honest communication, guide your progress, coach you through overcoming obstacles, and help you achieve your goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
Coach Bob has been an avid endurance athlete himself since his early 50s, and has been helping others as a coach since 2018 with health and wellness goals. Most recently, he earned his UESCA Running & Sports Nutrition Coach Certifications to better help those with a passion for running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Online Triathlon and run coaching for busy parents
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
Retired from professional racing myself, I am a full-time endurance sports coach. I work with triathletes and runners of all abilities. I also love coaching endurance athletes looking to pursue other types of athletic endeavors such as adventure races, thru-hikes and FKTs!
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I love running, talking about running, and coaching running. I have also coached recruits to pass running fitness exams for Policing, Firefighting, and Special Forces.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I have been an athlete and runner my entire life and been helping athletes get and stay pain free and perform their best for over 25 years. I am a certified personal trainer, certified posture alignment specialist, certified advanced exercise therapist, and certified ultra running coach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I'm a native New Yorker who found confidence and purpose through running. As a coach, I believe in helping others push past perceived limits and build a lifelong, rewarding relationship with the sport—one rooted in self-belief, consistency, and pride in what the body and mind can achieve.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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 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
Hi, I am Dr. John, SasquatchRunner — a chiropractor, UESCA Certified Ultra Coach, and big guy who has spent 17 years learning to finish ultras at 200+ lbs. I built my coaching around what I have lived, failed, and learned. Real runners. All sizes. All distances.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
British-born and based in Chamonix for nearly 20 years, I am a passionate trail runner, cyclist and skier. With a BSc Hons in Sports and Exercise Psychology, I offer scientifically-backed, psychologically-informed coaching strategies, guiding runners of all abilities to achieve their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Hi! I'm Lorenzo, an ultra running coach and airline pilot from Italy, extremely passionate about endurance sports and flying.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ 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 coach runners who want to training meaningfully through the changing seasons of life and continue to pursue long term goals in road, trail, and mountain running. My aim is to help you stay connected to the athlete within you for the long run, sustainably and intelligently.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Helping ambitious trail runners finish their BIG ultras100km or 100 miles strong, not destroyed. Through my ULTRAFIT Coaching approach, I use a holistic method that blends smart training, strength work, nutrition, recovery, and living a balanced life. Trail running is fun if you are fit.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Founder of Runner’s High, a social enterprise and running community that changes lives through long-distance running. Coaching runners since 2005 from 5K distances to Ultra marathons, empowering many to make a lifestyle change. He works on various initiatives for inclusion in running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Working mom & sub-3 marathoner helping driven runners fuel well, train smarter, and build the mental resilience to reach their goals… no matter how full life is!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
I grew up training and racing for nordic skiing, which I pursued at a collegiate level before taking a break from competition. Trail running rekindled my competitive desire and I have taken part in races ranging from local to international, and sub-ultra to ultra distances.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
After backpacking the Triple Crown of American long distance hiking, I dived straight into the world of trail ultra-running as a way to scratch that wild itch. I want to help trail athletes of all kinds learn to train smart and effectively for their dream race and trail goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I am a writer and journalist who specializes in fitness, outdoors and the environment, as well as health-related topics. I am also an ultrarunner and mountain climber. I love being outside both for the physical and metal benefits and want to help others enjoy it as much as I do.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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
Immense passion for running and passion for helping other achieve their running goals. I offer a completely personalized running coaching program, from anyone who has never run and wants to get into the running world to an experienced runner who wants to hit more goals!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 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
I am someone who has come to the sport of running and witnessed the magnitude of positive things that it can do for you. I continue to train for my own goals and look forward to training others to reach their running goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I’m an endurance coach with an MS in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition and 50 years of running experience. I use science-backed training, teaching experience, and personalized coaching to help athletes—from beginners to Boston qualifiers and 100-mile finishers—achieve their goals sustainably.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Empowering individuals to embrace trail running, I focus on fostering confidence and honing the essential skills needed for navigating trail systems.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I'm Ty, founder of Ascent Ultra Coaching, a UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I help runners train smarter, build resilience, stay healthy, and discover what they're truly capable of. I also fully support eating pancakes after long runs,it’s basically recovery.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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
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
Lifelong passion for sports. I love sharing my passion and knowledge to help others. I'm not an evangelist. Running is one of my passions, but I don't impose it on others. Running is part of, but not my whole life. I believe balance is important for long-term viability.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
I started with thru hiking in 2011, began doing FKTs, and then moved into ultramarathons. I have written a book and work with a number of brands in the running, backpacking, and fastpacking space.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hello, my name is Danny Brigman and I'm a father of 5 kids, work full time, and train for ultra marathons so I understand how difficult it can be to make time for training along with life's other demands. I'm Native American and can understand the cultural differences that others may not.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
Hi! My name is Rebecca. Movement is my compass, helping me navigate life’s ups and downs while reminding me that what I want for myself is possible. If you’re looking to begin, or begin again, you’re in the right place.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 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
Hi, I am a UESCA and UK Athletics coach who is experienced in coaching endurance athletes in a variety of different events from 5K to ultramarathon on the track, road and trail. I have also have experience of coaching the running aspect of sprint duathlon to 'age-group' international level.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
My name is James Glick. I created Appalachian Endurance as a way to share my passion for running with others. I am eager to use the knowledge and experience I have gained over the last 3 decades as an athlete to help you reach your own running goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I’m a running coach who’s here to accompany runners on their running journey and help them reach their running goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Personal experience in running distances from half marathons up to 100 miles and coaching from 10km races up to 100 mile mountain races with a 100% finish rate.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
