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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 Kayla

I'm a UESCA certified running coach who loves to get people excited about running! I love working with beginner and intermediate runners and I'd love to coach you to your first half or full marathon finish while keeping you healthy and motivated!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jason

Hello, glad you found me. As a Christian Life Coach and retired Army soldier, I found myself wanting to help others with nutrition and exercise. I am an avid runner and naturally positive.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Christian

My first adventure with running was in the US Army. Back then, we just ran this way, then turned around and ran back. Now, with access to the science of running, I am able to help athletes become the best version of themselves as they conquer their running goals.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Amber

I am a running coach who helps women build consistency in a way that fits real life. I've lived the start/stop cycle myself for years, and now I coach because I want to help other women break that pattern earlier and find a sustainable way to run.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Precious

As a National Coach for the Obstacle Sports Philippine Team, a respected coach within the Asics Running Club community, a former leader of the Garmin Run Club, and a trusted personal fitness coach, Precious stands as an inspiration and empowerment.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Samantha

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sidney

Hello,
I'm Sidney a passionate runner from Brussels.
I've been running for a while now and wanted to add something to my passion.
Today i want to share this love that i have for this sport.
I'll be happy to contribute to your success.
I'm into long distances, strength & vegetarian diet.
See you!

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

0-1 year

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Meet Anastasia

Certified Running Coach based in Bali, Indonesia. I help runners of all levels become stronger, injury-free, and achieve their goals through personalized training and strength-based programs.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Erica

My name is Erica Kirkwood, I live in south Texas and have a crazy passion for running! 🙂

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

5-10 years

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Meet Jazmine

Jazmine believes in 5 pillars for providing the best coaching to her athletes: Training, Nutrition, Energy, Recovery, and Mental attuning.

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

Hi! My name is Sinead (you can also call me Sin) and I live between Bali & Australia. I am an online coach and in-person run club host – founder of RISERUNBALI. The reason I started running, and created the run club – was to encourage movement with meaning.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Guillermo

"Welcome, future runners! I'm Coach Cova, and I'm here to help you unlock your true potential and achieve the running goals you've always dreamed of. Whether you're aiming to run your first 5K, break your personal record, or tackle that marathon, I believe every runner has the ability to go further

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

1-3 years

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Meet Dirk

Dirk completed his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and has been working as an outpatient PT since. He has owned a private practice for the past 20 years and has focused his work on endurance athletes, especially in the sports of ultrarunning and cycling.

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

10+ years

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Meet Szabolcs

I’m a 27-year-old ultra-trail runner and former/current member of the Hungarian National Trail Running Team. Nature has been my home since childhood, and running is my lifestyle. My mission is to help others progress healthily while discovering the joy and freedom of trail running.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Emanuele

I live in Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy). Over the years I have become more and more passionate about running and my goal is to convey the emotions that it gives and the wellness that this activity brings, helping all people both to start from scratch and to improve their performance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Emma

A huge chunk of my life has revolved around running. It's given a lot of meaning and purpose to my life, alongside creating long-lasting friendships and memories. I now want to give back and help others fall in love with ultramarathon running. Stepping up to a bigger distance? I'd love to help

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michael Alex

I am a UESCA Ultra Coach and Kenyan athlete. My 50K−200M coaching merges physiological understanding with rigorous, evidence-based systems. I engineer deep resilience and disciplined execution to guarantee performance. My methodology mitigates race failure and optimizes results.

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

Less hustle, more grace. I offer judgement-free coaching that allows you to show up exactly as you are.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kristina

I've coached athletes both online and in person. With newbie 5K runners who found a new passion after training with me, up to marathon athletes with many years of experience who still learn something new with my guidance, my athletes will find success with me if they are willing to put in the work.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ryan

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.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Bill

I have been a USA Cycling Level 2 and USA Cycling Power Certified trained coach with Peaks Coaching Group since 2008. Before joining Peaks, I was a nationally ranked cyclist and recipient of numerous cycling awards. I am also a certified personal fitness trainer.

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

10+ years

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Meet Courtney

Ultrarunning coach specializing in working with those who are new to trails, attempting their first ultra, or just looking for their first structured training plan. I'm a data-driven coach who provides detailed plans, but also a cheerleader. My goal is to help you find joy in the sport!

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

1-3 years

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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 Emily

I have been running for over 10+ years, having raced everything from 800m to 58 miles! I love longer distances, but simply just getting out the door and running makes me happy! I love making running easily accessible and fun even for everyone!

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

Empowering Strong Runners

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 İbrahim

Hi, I'm an experienced running coach in Istanbul. I have coached at No Reason Co and ShapeUp, guiding runners of all levels. As a former Nike Run Club pacer, I've inspired thousands to run. I consult for races like the Bodrum Half Marathon and offer corporate coaching. Let's work together to achieve

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

5-10 years

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Meet Megan

Whether you want to run your first ultra/trail race, build a strength training program, or conquer your next marathon PR, I can help you get there. With over a decade of running and 8+ years coaching, I specialize in supporting women (and all genders) in the trail, ultra, and road world.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Nigel

UESCA-certified ultra running coach working online with runners across the UK and Europe. I help non-elite runners step up from half-marathon to ultra distances - and also coach road and trail runners at shorter distances.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
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 Hannah

Hi there! I'm Coach Hannah, and I help budding runners unlock their potential. I have been coaching runners of all abilities since October 2017. I'm currently based in Colorado Springs but have worked with the majority of my athletes virtually since 2020.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Neil

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.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Robert

Hi everyone, I'm Robert from Ireland. I currently live in Spain where I enjoy spending my free time doing different types of sports - running and triathlon. Sport has always played a massive role in my life and I believe it's something we should do daily to live a healthier, stronger, fitter life.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sean

I ran my first road marathon in 2009, and have since taken on many, including the Boston Marathon. Running has become a way of life. My love for it has grown into Triathlon and Ultrarunning, and I want to share it with others who are looking to grow in endurance sport.

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 Sarah

I combine the science of endurance training with the art of coaching. Using data, physiology, and practical tools, I help athletes of all levels build resilience, prevent injury, and reach their running goals with confidence. I believe running should be both sustainable and rewarding.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Shannon

"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).

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

1-3 years

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Meet Rob

GB International athlete, and part of the Pyllon Ultra coaching platform. I coach short course (marathon and less) road, trail, cross country, road ultra and trail ultra athletes. We believe in smart training and building a community of people looking to imrpove their lifestyle through this sport.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Ainger

Find your why - focused on helping runners, swimmers and triathletes find out what they want and achieve it. Well being, fitness, efficiency and happiness!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sara

As a proud Athena Athlete often leading the back of the pack I have made it my mission to help others who have dreamed of doing endurance sports but don't feel like they don't fit in because of their age, body shape or size realize they absolutely can achieve their dreams!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Dan

Hi, I'm Dan Cook. I love getting out in nature, running trails, and helping others find the next best version of themselves.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
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Meet Deserrae

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.

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

I like to take a holistic view of a person when I coach them, considering their personal, family, and professional circumstances to develop a program, and before I start coaching them, I make sure to fully understand their deep-rooted “why” for embarking on a long-distance race.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Gretchen

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.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Francisco

Sou formado em Educação Física pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brasil, com vasta experiência em ultramaratonas em trilha e montanha.

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

Hi, I'm Ian. I am a UK-based running coach, though happy to provide virtual coaching wherever you are in the world.

I specialise in coaching runners aged 40+ for any distance from 5k upwards, though more of my experience is geared towards longer distance from half-marathon upwards.

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

0-1 year

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Meet AB RAHAMAN

He has been a marathon coach in Dhaka Runners since 2023. He has the experience of working with both professional and amateur athletes. Besides, He has a specialization in strength and conditioning training. He offer both personal and group training.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Liz

I focus on helping peri- and post-menopausal women over 50 by building a well-rounded exercise and nutrition program so they can achieve their goals of improving their strength, stability and conditioning, all while preventing injury, losing fat and gaining energy.

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

10+ years