I understand the physical and mental demands of running and enjoy coaching up to marathon distances. I found love for running after bariatric surgery and losing 100 pounds. I can bring an unique perspective to coaching because of it and can create the perfect plan for any runner!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I'm a beginning cycling coach.
In cooperation with acclaimed specialists, I aim for a holistic approach.
- Cycling
- Beginner
0-1 year
I am a UESCA running and ultrarunning certified coach with 5 years of experience in coaching athletes in mountain endurance sports. I work with anyone from beginners to elite athletes in mountain endurance sports, ski touring and skimo racing included. Majority of my coaching is online only.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Jen and Ryan live in Ouray, CO. They formed Single Step Running in 2025 as a way to share their love of trail running and the training process with others.
Jen and Ryan have been competing in trail running events for more than a decade, each completing distances up to 100 miles.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I’m Shruthi Jain, a UESCA-certified running coach, marathoner, and MSc in Yoga Therapy. With over 12 years of running experience, I’ve qualified for the Boston Marathon and earned multiple podium finishes. I’m also an assistant coach at PaceMakers Running Club in Bangalore.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I have coached athletes at all levels from beginners through Olympic Trials. I am currently coach a college club triathlon team, high school triathlon team, open water swim team and a masters swim team
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Hello! My name is Mark. I'm here to help you strive toward your goals and better life. I'm am a pretty simple coach that is looking to help you find all the goals hidden inside. So often it is hard to see the capabilities that are hidden inside, so it is helpful to have someone point you the way.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
My name is Erica Kirkwood, I live in south Texas and have a crazy passion for running! 🙂
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I help people get better relationship with exercise and training.
I would love to be part of the athletic/sporting journey of anyone wanting to get into endurance sports.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
High school athletics, diagnosed with a heart condition at age 19, got into fitness at age 40, improved my nutrition/cardio/strength, started running and worked my way up to Full Marathons. Became a trainer at age 44, became a run coach at age 47. Just ran my first Ultra age 48.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I am a coach passionate about the sport of ultrarunning excited to see all athletes succeed whether it is from their first finish to top results and everything in between.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
Vibram Ambassador & passionate Trail Runner coaching old and new friends with healthy sport-habit to accelerate their journey.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I have worked in the health fitness industry for over 30 years. I started with group exercise classes, and over the last decades my coaching morphs and grows like I do. The ride is amazing. It has taken me to amazing places, to meet amazing people. What I love the most, never stop learning.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I’ve been working in the fitness industry for more than 10 years teaching in place and online (Keiser Indoor Cycling, Functional Training, Latin Rhythms, etc.), I have a Running team where we train since 2016 for Spartan, road and trail races and I have personal training programming with an app.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Chantelle's run coaching takes a holistic approach that goes beyond tracking mileage. Chantelle is versed in beginner to intermediate coaching and her philosophy prioritizes mental toughness, work/life balance and injury prevention. Specializing in new to ultramarathoning and postnatal clients.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 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
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
I have been running since I was 12. In my 40's, a coach helped me reach new running levels including running the Boston Marathon. That was a dream I never thought was possible. As a coach, I want to help others make a comeback and achieve goals they didn't think were possible.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 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 enjoy working with new or young athletes in the beginning of their running journey, although I am not afraid to help an experienced runner find their way to a PR or other goal. My specialty is with the HALF marathon or shorter.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
1-3 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
Empowering Marathon & Ultra Runners! Holistic online coach at Running w/Life, with hundreds coached. Crush goals, avoid injuries, run strong, and feel amazing - whether it's Antarctica, Boston, Western States, or your own significant goal. Let's make your wildest running dreams a reality!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Hi, I’m Shawn, lover of all things endurance sports and strength and conditioning.
My main specialty and the things I love the most are trail running and triathlon.
I’m an ex military engineer and I’ve trained in many disciplines over years from CrossFit to Ironman.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
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!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hi, my name is Dan a 39 year old Double World Record holder based in Suffolk in the Uk. I am passionate about chasing my own dreams and goals and i also get just as much, if not more pleasure and satisfaction seeing my clients do the same and i look forward to helping you do the same.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Ex-pro cyclist. National champion. 🏆
EU Bronze medalist 🇪🇺🥉
10+ years as a member of Ukraine National Cycling Team 🇺🇦
3+ years of coaching 📈
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I'm Heather Hart, Exercise Physiologist, CSCS, and co-founder of Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching. I help clients reach their endurance goals while making sure they never lose their love for their sport. I specialize in coaching ultrarunning, adventure racing, and strength training.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
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.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
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
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Full-time trail and ultra running coach, based in South Wales, UK.
Owner of Trail Nation and Salomon trail running ambassador.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Sub 3H Marathon finisher. Boston finisher. Dad for two girls. Running Coach focused on beginners and intermediate runners. + I speak Russian.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
With a decade of experience in fitness and coaching, I'm passionate about helping athletes achieve extraordinary results in ultra running. My evidence-based approach combines science and inspiration to empower you to overcome challenges, break barriers, and embrace the challenges of ultra running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
"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).
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
“Where there's a will there's a way.”
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Coaching isn’t just for elites! Those looking to complete their first race, move up in distance, or set a new personal best will benefit from a coach. A science based approach to training will unlock your potential and get you to the starting line confident and healthy.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
My name is Martin Benes and I am based in the mountain playground of Truckee, CA but able to help athletes all over the world. I enjoy trail running, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and more! Enjoy traveling and cooking on the side.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Mary’s coaching at Trails and Fitness is all about helping athletes find their feet. With bespoke, sustainable training plans tailored to your goals, Mary combines her expertise and passion to educate and empower you on your journey.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Ben has been running as a high elevation endurance athlete for 8 years. His biggest races have taken him from the top of Colorado (Pikes Peak Marathon, 2023) to base of Everest (Everest Marathon, 2024). Ben brings extensive experience in evidence based endurance training for those seeking adventure.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
1-3 years
As a UESCA-certified Ultra Running Coach and Cocodona 250 finisher, I’m here to help you train smarter, go farther, and believe in what's possible. I coach runners of all levels with personalized support and a focus on growth, grit, and reaching your ultra goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I have been involved in the world of running and triathlon for 15 years. I started my training as a coach 6 years ago.
I am passionate about long distances, learning from my athletes and teaching them the concepts and foundations to achieve their goals. I work with athletes of all levels.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
Hello, my name is Michael, I was born in Venezuela, I currently live in Salt Lake City – Utah.
I am an amateur mountain runner with more than 10 years of experience.
Ultra Running Coach certified by UESCA.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
My home trails are the South Downs in England. I love working with runners to help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. I take a holistic approach to coaching and aim to balance all of the different aspects of training to best serve each individual athlete.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I’m a coach based in Western North Carolina, specializing in runners from 5k to 100 miles. With a holistic approach blending intuition and science, I help athletes build strength, resilience, and confidence. Running is a tool for healing, but true growth comes from finding your second wind.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Newly certified UESCA Running Coach, but not new to running.
Every runner has a unique journey, and my mission is to help you discover your potential, one stride at a time.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
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.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
With 38 years of running experience under my belt, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for the sport that has shaped my life. My journey began with competitive races ranging from 5Ks to marathons, where I developed a deep appreciation for the discipline and commitment that running demands.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
