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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 Sally

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Day

I'm a lifelong mountain athlete who helps clients find joy through running. I am also the head coach for a high school cross-country team, and assistant track coach (distance).

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

5-10 years

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Meet Deepak

Want to look muscular and do a sub-3 marathon?
I'm working on it. Join me and we can do it together !!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Gayle

In addition to being a competitive runner, I am also a certified UESCA and VDOT running coach. I have been running most of my life and love sharing my passion for the sport with others.
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far." — John Bingham

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

1-3 years

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Meet Barry

I’m a USECA Certified Running Coach and Sports Therapist with a degree in Sports Injury & Treatment. Through Blue Giraffe Wellness + Performance, I support new runners, performance-focused age-groupers, and athletes returning from injury.

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

10+ years

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Meet Joshua

I have been working with runners and triathletes as a coach for over 10 years, and for the past 4 years coaching has been my full-time job. At Smurf Endurance Sports, we focus on the person first and adapt our programs around life while working towards our athlete's athletic 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 Adam

Im an experienced Ultra Runner looking to help others excel in the sport I love!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Alyssa

15+ years of Coaching Experience - Biomechanics & Injury Prevention focus
25+ years of Racing Experience - Long course & Running/Ultra focus
12 years of Team Coaching Experience - DC Triathlon Head Coach
BS in Occupational Therapy & MBA

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

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 Gemma

I'm Gemma. The Irish girl, living in Canada.
Im a mom to one teenage boy and a huge animal lover.
Running has taken me places I could only have dreamed of and I can't wait to share this with my athletes.
Passionate about running and a mental health advocate.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Daniel

UESCA certified online running coach helping everyday adults cross finish lines, from 5K through marathon. I give away more specific, immediately useful running knowledge for free than most coaches give paying clients. Founder of Live Your Own Adventures.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Aramis

I started running at the age of 40 and weighed 135kg. I had two disc hernias and a chronic asthma when I started running.
The sport has given so much to my life, and I want to support others in finding the love for the outdoors and to have a healthy and active lifestyle.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Eduardo

Hybrid athlete, Family Nurse Practitioner, and UESCA Certified Running Coach passionate about helping people build discipline, endurance, and confidence through running and fitness. Founder of VANGARD Running Club in Central Florida.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jim

Hello,
My name is Jim Morrison and I am here to share my passion for ultra running and to share what I know about effective training with other aspiring ultra runners. I find joy in guiding others along their own path of rediscovery through running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jenna

Having coached hundreds of athletes, I enjoy the commitment to a process and the satisfaction of working hard to achieve a goal. I believe in sustainable training that balances strength training, running, mobility as well as life and work to achieve your physical goals while staying injury-free!

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

5-10 years

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Meet Vincent

I coach trail and ultra runners who want to progress over the long term, not chase short-term fixes. My work focuses on durability, consistency, and intelligent training decisions that allow athletes to stay healthy, adaptable, and competitive across seasons.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Efrén

I'm a lifelong athlete. I played football for several years, and then coached youth football. I'm also a writing coach, and taught high school, so after I started running and fell in love with the sport, becoming a running coach was the natural next step. Let's run.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lauren

I aim to help my athletes feel more comfortable, find joy, learn more about themselves and to continuously learn more and improve. My typical cliental range from those who are: beginners, advancing from beginner to intermediate, those needing accountability or anyone overcoming injury.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Sophie

I’m Sophie and I am a trail/ultra runner based in Scotland and a UESCA certified running coach.

I am coach and founder of Queer Runnings, a virtual run club for LGBTQIA+ people.

I am trans non binary

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

3-5 years

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Meet Michael

I am a new ultrarunning coach, but I have completed over sixty ultra-marathons, from 50K to multi-day events. I also have crew chief and paced seven individuals to their first or personal best in the 100-mile distance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Stefano

I am Stefano and I will help you reach your personal goals, whether it's your first time running on trails or you want to improve your level of performance.
I am also certified as a breath coach and hypnotherapist (for the mental aspect of training).

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jeandre

I’m Jeandré Wessels, Biokineticist and UESCA Running Coach. I use biomechanics, strength, and science-based training to help runners move efficiently, stay injury-free, and reach their goals — from first 5 km to advanced marathon performance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Brandon

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Bhaskaran

Advance Marathon Running Essential (INSCA and ATHLETIC AUSTRALIA,) RUNNING COACH_UESCA

International Sports Leadership (Malaysia)

running coach Certification (UESA)
Advance Marathon Training Essential (INSCA and Athletic Australia)
Fitness and Specialized Training:

and beyond, including Dubai,

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Swimming
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Taylor

My mission is to guide people to accomplish their goals by creating lasting adaptations to run faster, move stronger and recover fully. My initials are TLC and that is my coaching style. I do not believe that exercise should hurt the body, only improve it.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Lisa

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.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Lyle

Physical therapist assistant, personal trainer & kettlebell coach turned run coach. I design training plans that progressively build mileage and integrate precision-targeted strength work — giving runners the foundation to perform at their peak, stay injury-free, and keep running for years to come.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Mahmut

Hi, I’m Mahmut — co-founder of 568 Endurance and Coaching with a Master’s in International Sports Management. My running journey began in 2018, and what started as a personal pursuit quickly evolved into a mission to help others unlock their potential.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Tomokazu

My name is Tomokazu Ihara (Tomo)
I am an Ultrarunning coach based in Takao, Tokyo, Japan.
I have been running Ultra's for more than 15yrs and have ran 70 hundred mile races (and runs).
My passion is to share my experience to help and support my clients achieve their goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jenn

I am the current middle school head cross country and track coach at Jenks as well as an online running coach. I also offer in person track sessions for all ages. Although my day job keeps me working with children, I love helping people of ALL ages!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Claire

I’m a masters runner who started running just before I turned 40. I believe anyone can enjoy this sport. Goals are important to keep us motivated and I’m here to help you reach them.

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

I love working with beginning runners with big goals. Whether you're just getting started, or just starting to train "seriously," I'm here to help you understand how to become the best runner you can be.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Lauren

I currently reside in the Austin, Texas area where I have been for roughly 5 years now. I spent approximately 10 total years in the army and then transitioned out of the service to become a Registered Nurse. I currently work as a Registered Nurse with adults in the inpatient hospital setting.

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

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Dan

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Abraham

Hi, I am Abraham Bejil but most people call me Abe. I am a running enthusiast and coach that loves to help those beginning the sport and looking to go to that next level in their journey. I fell in love with Ultrarunning and now pushing myself to the next level and training for 200 milers.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Martijn

I'm a beginning cycling coach.
In cooperation with acclaimed specialists, I aim for a holistic approach.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Abhishek

Endurance sports, races, and events are ways for me to understand myself and challenge my own limits. The simple reason I have been into ultra running and ultra triathlons since 2010 is that they help me grow. I also authored a book called "Run to Realise: Aspects of Life" in 2018.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Vincent Julius

Coach VJ is a passionate beginner runner who is dedicated to improving his own running journey while helping others do the same.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Ken Andrew

A seasoned athlete with a storied football background and over 8 years of running experience and a daily runner of more than 300 days.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Jade

I have experience working with and advising athletes with different goals and backgrounds from preparing for a personal best 5k to crushing an ultra endurance race. I enjoy working with adult athletes of all ages and take a holistic approach to tailoring training to an individual's lifestyle.

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

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Cortney

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Max Tsz Ho

I began my sports journey as an adult and have since become an ultrarunner, road cyclist, and ski/snowboard instructor. I discovered a true passion for helping others find joy in sports and the satisfaction that comes from working toward a goal.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Anne

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.

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

Be Murray is a dedicated coach specializing in running, health, fitness, and holistic wellness. With a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their personal best, Be combines expert coaching with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Dr Alex Jane

I am a triathlon/cycling coach based at the Pain Free Power Endurance Hub in Stockholm, Sweden. Having a PhD in Psychology, my approach to coaching is very evidenced-based and analytical. I also strive to ensure that the athletes I work with have fun – enjoying both the process and the result!

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

0-1 year