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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 Katie

I'm a UK Athletics and UESCA-qualified trail and ultrarunning coach who is passionate about getting out into the mountains and having big adventures whether that be on foot, on the bike or on skis. My aim as a coach is to help athletes find a balance between adventure and challenging themselves.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Christina

Christina Candio is a mental performance and endurance coach and co-founder of EnFlyte. She works with runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon athletes who want to train with intention, build confidence, and perform with resilience.

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

10+ years

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Meet Kylie

Kylie Morgan is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and running strength specialist. She helps runners use strength training and physiological testing to run stronger, faster, and with fewer injuries. With almost two decades of experience, she blends clinical science with practical coaching.

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

10+ years

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Meet Nick

Having been running for almost 20 years, and running marathons for over 10 years, I have an adept personal understanding of the athlete journey, from beginner to 2:29 marathoner. My coaching reflects this, with a focus on supporting each athlete in where they are now, to get where they want to be.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Diana

I am a passionate advocate for health and fitness, specializing in the well-being of older athletes and adults. I have a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, and a background as a Registered Nurse.

I've been a runner for 18 years beginning at age 46.

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

10+ years

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Meet John

I enjoy taking runners from couch to 5K and beyond up to a full marathon. The primary focus is on injury prevention and creating a philosophy of long term running in addition to strength training.

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

10+ 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 David

I am a long time triathlete (since 1999) and have competed at 70.3 World Champs, Olympic Distance World Champs, and every distance triathlon many times over. I have completed a 36 mile swim, 50k ultramarathon, 120 mile bike ride, and also enjoy men's league hockey.

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

10+ years

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Meet Juan

My name is Juan Villegas, and I am a dedicated high-performance athlete and running coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

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

1-3 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 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 Abby

Abby Richter-Shepard is a UESCA Ultra Running Coach and CrossFit L2 Trainer with 10+ years experience. A former collegiate runner turned ultra-endurance athlete, she creates personalized training for busy athletes to build strength, endurance, and confidence—from beginners to ultra marathoners.

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

10+ years

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Meet Santhosh

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.

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

10+ years

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Meet Dawn

My name is Coach Dawn. I'm a certified USECA, USAT, US Masters Swim and Road Runners coach. I don't just coach, but race in all 4 disciplines as well. I focus primarily on beginner to intermediate adults, youth and special needs individuals. I love coaching and helping people reach their goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Scott

I'm Scott Millman, a dedicated running coach and avid ultra-marathoner. With UESCA and RRCA certifications, I specialize in guiding runners of all abilities, drawing on my extensive experience from 5k to 100k races and a deep passion for endurance sports.

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

Hi, I’m Dorota, an ultrarunner and coach based in Germany, Europe. I help runners prepare for trail and ultra distances with a balanced approach to performance, recovery, and long-term health.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Nithin

I’m Nithin S S, an ultra-endurance (road & trail) runner, and a long-time student of human performance. My running journey began with curiosity and gradually evolved into a pursuit of mastery, discipline, and personal growth. I’ve learned that running is far more than a sport.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Brian

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.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Kaitlyn

I started running during my first year teaching. Since then I have become an ACSM CPT and a UESCA Running Coach. After falling in love with balancing life, training, and working full time I wanted to help others find the same balance. It's also the best feeling to help others push themselves!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Laszlo

Endurance coach specializing in long-distance running and sports nutrition, with a background in triathlon, swimming coaching and competitive endurance sports. I combine evidence-based training with practical experience to help athletes train smarter and perform at their best.

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

10+ 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 Pietro

I was once the person who didn’t understand runners. Then I became one of them. I learned a lot the hard way and built a science-based approach to training. I especially enjoy coaching beginners and first-time half marathoners and marathoners.

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

Hello Runner! I am a Masters prepared Registered Nurse and I take my knowledge of how the body works, passion for coaching, and 15 years of running experience as a starting place in training my athletes. Find out how a Joyful Running approach can help you reach your next goal (JoyRuns-5K-Ultras)!

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

3-5 years

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Meet Tim

Hello, I would be very happy to have a twenty-minute initial consult call with you to determine whether we might be a good fit to work together to help you reach your goals in running or ultrarunning. I enjoy working with athletes of all ages and experience levels.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Logan

I’ve coached since 2016 after competing internationally in track sprints. While my background is in speed, I’ve always loved long distances. Now in Japan, I race ekidens and ultras from 50K to 100 miles while coaching athletes of all ages and advising runners coming to Japan to race ultras.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jeremy

I’ve worked with several types of athletes, from kids in after school running programs to high school students to adults running their first ultras or trail races. I’ve worked with NCAA athletes on the mental side of training and performance mindset. And I coach my wife… and we’re still married.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Sarah

Running is my passion. Whether it’s a fast 5k or a challenging 100 miler, I find joy in the journey. Living with Type 1 diabetes has given me a unique perspective on pushing my limits and achieving my goals.

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

0-1 year

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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 Bassel

Running gave me clarity when I needed it most, helping me quit smoking and find purpose. It led me to triathlon, where I learned the power of persistence and self-discovery. Now, I’m a coach dedicated to guiding others in finding their own rhythm and achieving meaningful milestones.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Niki

I am Niki, a dedicated and hard-working runner coach looking to transfer all the years of knowledge and experience I gained to help athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Always looking to challenge myself and learn in order to better myself and the athletes I serve.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Forrest

I love working with with athletes pursuing big mountain and trail goals. I've been coaching for 15+ years, and the biggest thing I've learned is that every athlete is unique. And that's how I coach; I treat every athlete as an individual and we work towards their goals together.

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

I’m a UESCA Certified Running Coach and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology. I combine evidence-based training with my healthcare background to help runners build fitness, prevent injury, and reach their goals sustainably.

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

1-3 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 Sarah

Hi! Wanted to share a little bit about me with you all. I'm Sarah Simmons, founder of SarieSims Coaching. I'm passionate about all things running, trail hiking and backpacking, but even more than that I'm passionate about moving my body.

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

3-5 years

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Meet OLIVER

In terms of coaching, I don’t coach from a pedestal. I am not naive, I have ultras under my belt but there are people out there with hundreds under theirs. This is a work in progress and an opportunity to share my passion for running, whilst still doing exactly that. I coach from the trenches.

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

Hi, I'm UESCA Certified Running Coach with nearly three decades of running experience. Running has been a part of my life since I was 19 years old and has shaped who I am both personally and professionally. What started as a passion has grown into a lifelong journey of learning.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Carol

My Name is Carol Dubbels. I have been a long distance swimmer, triathlete, and runner. I also have a Master of Physical Therapy and have been treating triathletes and runners for the past 17years. I have expanded into coaching over the last 3 years.

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

1-3 years

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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 Dana

I am a running coach based in Fairbanks, Alaska. I provide coaching that fits into your busy schedule and helps you reach your running goals while living life to the fullest.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Silvan

Hallo, ich bin Silvan, Trailrunning-Coach mit einer Vorliebe für Waldwege, Höhenmeter und individuelle Trainingsansätze. Vom Partyläufer zum Ultrarunner habe ich selbst erlebt, wie bereichernd dieser Sport sein kann – und helfe nun anderen dabei, ihren eigenen Weg im Trailrunning zu finden.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Robert

I’m a 46-year-old runner from Houston, Texas, who discovered the joy of running just four years ago. Since then, I’ve completed three marathons (among other shorter distance races) each in under four hours. Running has literally changed my life and I look forward to giving that back to my clients!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Corsin

Passionate ultrarunner based in Graubünden, Switzerland, with finishes including the Eiger Ultra Trail E101, X-Trails in Davos and participated in several backyard ultras. Working as professor and Director of Studies. I coach in German and English with a tailored, athlete-first approach.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Evan

Evan Birch is a Canadian ultra runner, coach, partner, father, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and former emergency services professional. He has been trail running for nearly two decades and specializes in running and coaching ultra/trail distance events from 5km to 300 miles+

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

3-5 years

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Meet Erin

I’m Erin Robertson, the Gold Coast coach behind PLAY HARD RUN COACHING. Through coaching, I support runners to discover adventures, reach their potential, cross finish lines, and experience the transformative nature of trail and ultra running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Chris

Chris Bhulai is an Orlando-based endurance and hybrid coach specializing in sustainable run performance. He has competed in multiple half marathons and HYROX events, bringing firsthand racing experience into his coaching. With a background in law enforcement and group fitness coaching, he works with

Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Josiah

I am here to help you achieve your goals. As a NASM nutrition coach and personal trainer I like to approach the coaching process wholistically, so that overall fitness is addressed as we push those miles on the road/trail. Your goal is my goal, lets get there

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

0-1 year

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Meet Evan

I'm a father of two amazing daughters and I kind of love moving really long distances over the ground on foot. I also like helping people move really long distances over the ground on foot.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Marjolein

I am a physical therapist and I have been running since 1990. I have done lots of road races, including marathons, and I have done 50 k's, and 50 miles. Since I got the UESCA certification, I completed my first 100 mile race comfortably, applying what I learned to myself.

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

0-1 year