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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

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.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Retired Army Infantry Major, Ranger School graduate and instructor, and UESCA Certified Running Coach in Albuquerque. I coach soldiers and everyday runners who want a plan built on their own tested numbers instead of guesswork, from a first half marathon to the Army's AFT and CFT.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Mom of three, wife, and runner who loves the trails. I enjoy helping others build simple, consistent habits and discover they’re capable of more than they think—one step at a time.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I am Nandakumar Ramasamy, self employed, started running from 2014 as one of my friend registered for a 10 Km event. I liked running as it was challenging and fun. I am happy to help others with my running knowledge.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Founder and Head Coach of EndurancePeaks Coaching. Endurance coach and active athlete with over 10 years of competitive sports experience. Athlete safety is paramount and a healthy, open communication between athlete and coach builds. a stronger connection, greater trust, and more effective training

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

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.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

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

I’m Celene – a passionate and dedicated runner, wife, mother, and a registered nurse in the Canadian Armed Forces.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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

I'm Dale, an experienced runner and running coach. I coach athletes of all abilities — with the plan to have some fun along the way. I love helping runners reach their goals and enjoy the journey.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 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

I am passionate about mental health, am a diehard Swiftie, and love all things Alani and coffee. I have run 77 miles, love triathlons, and started coaching to originally help my friends and I train for races.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I am a Physical Therapist Assistant in a sports based orthopedic clinic and a Running and Ultrarunning Coach. I use my background in kinesiology and physical therapy to create individualized training plans for runners of all levels!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Personal experience in running distances from half marathons up to 100 miles and coaching from 10km races up to 100 mile mountain races with a 100% finish rate.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I coach athletes who are new to running who have their sights set on races from 5K to 10K. With time, these athletes sometimes choose to progress to run longer distances like the half marathon and marathon.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

UESCA certified ultrarunning coach based in Macau, passionate about endurance. Experienced with regional trails and challenges, coaching part-time while continuing learning.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Coach focused on simple, science-based training for busy lifestyles. I help first-time and returning runners improve with personalized guidance on pacing, form, fueling, recovery, and race strategy. Bilingual in English and Mandarin. Local and online coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I’m a 65 year-old Ultrarunner, certified Ultrarunning Coach and brand ambassador for several endurance sports gear and nutrition companies. I’ve been a runner and cyclist for most of my adult life, and entered the Ultra world 9 years ago. I’ve since run 50 ultras from 50k to 100 mile distances.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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

• Cycling

• Beginner

0-1 year

I'm an Air Force veteran and former law enforcement officer who specializes in flexible, personalized coaching for unpredictable schedules. Deployed overseas? Traveling for work? PT test coming up? Your training adapts to your reality with no guesswork, just results.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Ultrarunner, and hopefully your Running Coach. I returned to running in 2013 after a health scare and really started to delve into the running community in 2018. I have competed in and completed distances from 5K to 250 mile Ultras.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Experienced runner and coach that is focused on providing personalized/1:1 coaching for the post-collegiate and everyday runner! Competitive Runner for 16 years, and coaching for 4 years. Coach of multiple athletes who have gone to compete NCAA D1 and other collegiate programs.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I've had an on/off relationship with running since 2005. The best thing about running is our community & inclusivity. My goal is to empower new runners (and the run-curious) see their capabilities, build confidence, and have blast doing so! I'd be honored to coach you to your first 5K, 10K, or HM.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Science driven. Athlete focused. Relationship built. I combine evidence based training, sports psychology, and individualized coaching to help trail and ultrarunners train smarter, build confidence, and reach goals that matter to them.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

My name is Deb Thurlow. First and foremost I am a single mom to the most amazing and beautiful 6 year old girl as well as a 1 year old golden retriever. Running is so much more than physical activity, or something to train for, it's a way of processing all that life has to give.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Grit & Joy Endurance Coaching offers personalized endurance coaching for triathletes who want to achieve more than they thought possible – without losing joy in the process. The Grit & Joy Difference is coaching built around people, not just performance.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

Aloha!

I have been coaching HS XC/Track for 11 years and am eager to expand my range to the longer distances. I'm excited to work with adults towards their running goals while maintaining their love for the sport. I look forward to working with you soon!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Hey, I’m Vitaly — a UESCA-certified running coach with deep roots in athletics. I offer personal coaching worldwide, blending science and experience into every training plan.

While my own specialty is sprint (800m), I coach runners across all distances (1k to 42k). And I do it with passion.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hello,
I am an Ultra Runner and CrossFit athlete. I coach in both sports and love helping other go beyond what they think possible! Injury prevention and mobility are top priorities as well. It sucks getting hurt just because you didn't want to do the ten minute warmup.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

Hi, I’m Jasper, a running and ultrarunning coach from the Netherlands. With a background in Applied Psychology and personal training, I combine physical and mental coaching to help runners train smarter, stay consistent, and confidently work towards their running and ultrarunning goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I am an experienced coach and competitive distance runner. I have coached elementary school, college and adults in distances from 1 mile to ultramarathons.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

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 started with thru hiking in 2011, began doing FKTs, and then moved into ultramarathons. I have written a book and work with a number of brands in the running, backpacking, and fastpacking space.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

From a non-runner to an ultra-marathoner, my 10-year journey began in my mid-40s & transformed my life. My passion for running led me to complete my coaching certification in 2022 (valid till 2028). I'm now ready to help others embrace running as a joyful, lifelong path to sustainable fitness.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

My name is Jeff Dill and I’m a registered physiotherapist, husband, and lifelong runner. Outside of work and running, I enjoy spending time with my wife & family, travelling, and cooking at home.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hey there! I’m Coach Lance, Since 2012, I’ve been taking on some of the toughest ultramarathons—everything from 50Ks to five grueling 200+ mile races. Along the way, I earned a Top 10 finish at the inaugural Arizona Monster 300. I know firsthand what it’s going to take to go the distance.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Dreama Walton is an endurance athlete & coach. She helps runners build strength, consistency, and confidence, whether they’re training for their first race or preparing for marathon & ultra-distance goals. Dreama blends evidence-based coaching with real-world experience to support her athletes.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Hello! I have been an ultra runner for over 20 years and a personal trainer for 15 years. I coach individuals one-on-one, virtually focusing on strength, mobility, and sustainable training that supports health and performance. Looking forward to connecting and helping you on your running journey!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

Hello! I’m Bill Brent, an endurance athlete, coach, and operations professional dedicated to helping lifestyle athletes and middle-of-the-pack competitors unlock their potential. With a deep passion for running, triathlon, and continuous learning, I specialize in blending evidence-based training pri

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I am a full-time running coach, marathon runner, triathlete, and iced coffee drinker. I work with athletes from all over the world from beginner to advanced. My focus is helping each runner feel physically and mentally strong when getting to their start lines and beyond.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Alicia, from Squamish! I'm a trail running coach supporting athletes to achieve their goals from the 5k, to 100 milers and beyond. As a lifelong runner, I believe that training needs to be fun, and tailored to the individual athlete and their lifestyle, priorities, and values!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year