I started running in 2020, and it changed my life. Through my journey i want others to experience what benefits of running can do to a person. Besides its physical benefits mentally it has helped me a lot. Let me help you reach the best version of you through running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
I was a national team track runner in high school and later became a marathon runner and orienteer. As a medical doctor with coaching experience, I combine sports insight, training science, and medical knowledge to create efficient, effective, and safe programmes tailored to each athlete.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
5-10 years
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
I am a UESCA Certified endurance running coach, a Life & Performance Coach and a Runner!
I have always had an avid interest in sport. It has always played a major role in my life and I have competed in a variety of sports from a very young age including hockey, tennis, golf and most recently running
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Hi my name is Carrie and I currently reside in Missouri. I retired from the Navy in 2023 after serving 21 years.
I am married with a 19 year old daughter at the Naval Academy and a 3 year old Corgi, Smokey Bear, who is our fur child.
We love to travel and adventure.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
1-3 years
Hi, I’m Jessie, a marathoner, mom of two, and UESCA-certified nutrition coach. I help runners balance training and life while fueling effectively with practical, science-based strategies for better performance and recovery.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
I am an avid endurance athlete and co-founder of Mountain Abandon. With a deep passion for sharing my knowledge and love for movement with fellow humans, I aim to build strong, resilient and independent athletes.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I'm an athlete first, coach second. Former hobbyist long distance gravel racer (100 miles, 166 miles, 250 miles) with a jump into marathoning, ultra marathoning, and broaching into the coaching world for folks who want to up their game to the next level.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
HI I'M CHARLOTTE, A UESCA CERTIFIED ULTRARUNNING COACH, ENDURANCE SPORTS NUTRITION COACH AND CIMSPA ACCREDITED PERSONAL TRAINER. MY MISSION IS TO HELP YOU REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL. I BELIEVE EVERYONE IS WILDLY CAPABLE OF EXTRAORDINARY THINGS. TOGETHER, WE WILL HAVE YOU BELIEVING AND ACHIEVING THE SAME
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am a running coach and group fitness instructor based in southwest Virginia and I coach both in person and online. I believe that running is for everyone and I love empowering people to discover their own potential and reach their goals through my coaching guidance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I work with all type of athletes, with a specialty for ultra distances (50k to 100 milers). I’m an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in running spaces and have first-hand experience with HRT, as well as training with chronic pain. I bring this into my approach to movement and overall health!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hello! I'm Rachel, an ultrarunner living in Philadelphia. I have a background in occupational therapy and run specialty. I'm very passionate about increasing female and non-binary presence in the ultrarunning world! I feel that with more diverse representation in coaching, that presence will grow!
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
My name is Chris, and I am passionate about running. I continuously learn from current research to better coach and educate my athletes. As an experienced personal trainer, I understand the value of strength training for improving running economy and performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
I’m willing to coach any type of athlete. However, I most enjoy coaching novice athletes or athletes with some experience who want to jump up to a new distance. I love helping people achieve things they never thought were possible and fitting training into their busy life schedules.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
I’m a certified ultrarunning coach through UESCA and a passionate trail and ultra athlete who believes that big goals deserve smart preparation. Today, I help runners train with structure, confidence, and purpose — so they can pursue ambitious goals while staying healthy and enjoying the process.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
My name is Charlie, and I would consider myself an all-around mountain athlete. I have worked all around the world from Japan and China to Canada and the European Alps. I have a deep passion for the mountains. Pouring over maps creating routes that take in the more obscure side.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I discovered running in my early twenties and haven’t stopped since. Before that, I came from a competitive swimming background. As a scientist by training, I bring a strong evidence-based approach to coaching — grounded in the latest research and tailored through close collaboration with each athle
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I've spend the last 15+ years running the mountains of Colorado and participating in racing, crewing, and pacing ultras. Though the years, I've enjoyed helping my friends succeed at their running goals. Now I'm excited to use my knowledge and experience to help coach others.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
HYROX athlete and performance coach helping runners and hybrid athletes improve endurance, strength, and race performance. I combine running science with strength training to build resilient, well-rounded athletes.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Cindy is an elite CO-based running and multisport coach. She works with athletes of all levels, in-person and remotely. She emphasizes injury prevention, optimal performance, and a close working relationship.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I started running in 2008, beginning with 5K races and gradually progressing into trail and ultrarunning. Running has been a lifelong passion that keeps me motivated and connected to nature.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Luke is a lifelong runner with over 16 years of experience. His goal is to inspire others to experience the outdoors in ways that benefit their physical and mental health. He loves encouraging people to chase their goals and dreams!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I offer personalized one-on-one virtual trail and ultra run coaching with a human-first approach. You are a unique individual, and your training should be designed with your experience and motivations in mind and backed up with evidence-based training practices to promote progress and longevity.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
My motto: Embrace Your Inner Athlete
From you first mile to your marathon, I empower runners to embrace their inner athlete through science-based run and strength training and customized nutrition, helping you run faster and finish stronger.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Work experience as a coach: 3 years.
Running experience: over 15 years.
Candidate Master of Sport in athletics (middle-distance events).
Specialization: preparing runners for middle- and long-distance competitions.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hallo, ich bin Tom.
Als ehemaliger Militär-Aufklärer führte mich ein einschneidendes Erlebnis in die Orthopädietechnik. Mit Erfahrung im Ultralauf, Bewegungsanalysen und Mental/Coaching vereine ich biomechanisches Know-how mit mentaler Stärke. Um deine Grenzen zu verschieben.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
I'm a highly experienced athlete with with over 43 years of running experience, in a wide spectrum of running events stretching back to my marathon debut in 1982. In the last year I have formalised his expertise and I am now certified as a UESCA-qualified Ultra-Running Coach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Certified Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist & Amateur Athlete, my focus is set on helping runners achieve their goals whether it be on the road or on the trails.
With 20 yrs + of coaching experience, whether it be Hockey, Running, Triathlon and now ultra, I believe I have the knowledge to help.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Jakarta Based Road Running Coach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
My name is Josh. I am an active duty member of the United States Coast Guard since 2001. I am in a committed relationship and my family consists of 4 active boys (15, 11, 9, 7) and 2 dogs. I love to run and challenge myself with longer and longer races.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I'm passionate about helping you discover the exhilarating world of trail running.
I am an avid ultrarunner with a knack for explaining and guiding others to reach their inherent potential.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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.
- 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
My name is Amanda and I am a competitive runner of 18 years and counting, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and wife to my high school sweetheart. We met through running in high school and got engaged at the Chicago Marathon in 2016 (he ran and I spectated).
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
In 2015, I started a run club for moms and babies. What began as a small group grew into organized charity races in my city. As my own children grew, I've shifted my focus to empowering moms through running—not just for physical health, but for mental wellness as well.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
5-10 years
As owner of Howard Performance & Wellness, my run coaching experience spans over 18 years. I have a passion to provide personalized coaching to runners of all abilities, training for their first race or their personal best, in distances from 5k to 100 miles and beyond.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
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.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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
Industry Leader in Fitness and Wellness, Charismatic Founder and Coach, Corporate Wellness Consultant, and Accomplished Ultra Endurance Athlete.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
I am an ultarunner, rock climber, and all-around lover of the mountains and outdoors. I have been running for 20+ years and competed in distances ranging from 5k to 100 miles, in the U.S. and across the globe. I love coaching and sharing running with others.
- Beginner
1-3 years
My commitment to you is to make you the best runner you can be, as I believe running is a powerful tool for self realization. My approach is simple- “We get better together."
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Certified running coach, marathoner, ultrarunner, and trail explorer. I help runners of all levels improve performance, build confidence, and find joy in every step.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I love being in the mountains and became a coach of Ultrarunning to help others achieving their goals and spending as much time doing what they love (running in the mountains)as possible
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
I am a running and strength and conditioning coach in addition to a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist. I obtained a degree in Exercise Science before pursuing Physical Therapy, and am passionate about bridging the gap between injury and performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I have years of experience in endurance running and a passion for helping others achieve their personal best. I have not only run countless marathons & ultra marathons but also crewed & paced runners to their finish line. Whether it's your first 5K or 100-mile ultra, I can help you reach your goal.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
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!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
