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I coach runners who want to training meaningfully through the changing seasons of life and continue to pursue long term goals in road, trail, and mountain running. My aim is to help you stay connected to the athlete within you for the long run, sustainably and intelligently.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

​Jenny Evans is an AFPA Holistic Nutritionist and a NASM Personal trainer, a Sports Nutrition coach, a Nutrition coach and a Women's Fitness specialist. She is also a certified Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness specialist and an UESCA Running, Triathlon & Ultrarunning coach.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 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

I have been coaching athletes of all ages for 25+ years and I absolutely love it. I received my degree in Exercise Science of Wichita State University. I have coached athletes up to compete distances beyond 100 miles and have completed over 100 ultras myself.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am an experienced trail and ultra runner, having completed lots of ultramarathons since 2015, including creating my own challenge of running from Switzerland back to Norfolk in the UK.

I use this experience and my coaching knowledge to help runners achieve their trail and ultra running goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I’m an endurance athlete and running coach with more than a decade of running experience and over three years of coaching experience. My endurance journey includes completing an Ironman, two 100K ultramarathons, a 100-mile ultramarathon, and multiple marathons.

I’m passionate about helping runners

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

1-3 years

I love adventures: running, climbing, hiking, reading, museums...I've never met an experience I didn't enjoy at least a little! I also believe that humans are incredible and we have the ability to do so much more than we think. I want to be a person who helps others realize the "impossible!"

• Ultrarunning

• 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

Helping others to live a heathy lifestyle

Hello! My name is Frank Markham. I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach located in Williamsburg, Virginia. I am also a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Hi, I’m Louie Niala, a competitive athlete with experience in track, road, and trail races. I’m also the head coach of our school’s track and field team, which regularly qualifies for national events. I coach athletes of all levels.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi I'm Paul I have been running ultras since 2010. I started at the back and over the years have worked my way to the front. Prior to coaching I worked as a physiologist for 20 years. I love sharing my running experience with others and helping them to achieve their own running goals.

• Ultrarunning

• 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

Running was not my favorite sport growing up, but it has evolved to be a core part of my identity. I ran cross country and track in high school, ran in the NCAA for four years in college, and then stumbled into trail running after graduating. Now I race a little bit of everything!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

From couch to ultramarathoner in 3 years, I overcame obesity and prediabetes to run 50+ races across Southeast Asia’s tough terrains. Now, I help purposeful runners push limits, build resilience, and transform through meaningful challenges.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

Hi there!

My name is Antoine, I'm 37 years old and I live in Denver, Colorado. I am half French and half American, and I have been happily married to my husband Amit for almost 5 years.

Fun fact: I'm about to become a second-time dog dad to a baby Golden Retriever.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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'm a mom to 3 teens who started my running journey "late" - at the age of 35! Since beginning this journey, I've made plenty of mistakes, celebrated lots of milestones, and learned so much. The choice to become a coach was an easy one for me. I love this sport, and I love helping people.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

An experienced ultra runner looking to share my expertise and lessons with you.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

“Where there's a will there's a way.”

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Running has been a passion of mine for over 20 years and I'm excited to share my love of this sport with others. I focus on what works best for my athletes and balance empathy with motivation to make my training plans fun and meaningful.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hola Future Trail Cabronas!

My name is Melissa, and I call Southern California home. I am a cabrona for the wilderness, a dog mom, an advocate for diversity on the trail, and the owner and coach of La Dirección.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I’m an experienced run coach and NASM-CPT with a background in group fitness and 1:1 training. I’ve helped runners achieve PRs, return from injury and rebuild consistency.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

From childhood until now, I was always involve in physical activity. From playing sports like baseball and football during my school years. Later on in my military career learning about hiking, running, strength conditioning. I'm currently head coach for NJ HIIT Fitness and Performance Running Club.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I'm a competitive ultra trail runner and a life-long athlete. I'm no stranger to overcoming injuries, surgeries (8 so far) and countless sessions of physical therapy to continue playing sports and running. I specialize in coaching Return to Sport Athletes. I enjoy coaching all ability levels.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Started documenting my runs October 2019. Since, I've ran
-5x 100 mile ultra,
-self supported 100 miler around the Pagoda,
-4x multi day races, including a 6 day.

Highly driven, looking to help others.

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Helping ambitious trail runners finish their BIG ultras100km or 100 miles strong, not destroyed. Through my ULTRAFIT Coaching approach, I use a holistic method that blends smart training, strength work, nutrition, recovery, and living a balanced life. Trail running is fun if you are fit.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

UESCA-certified triathlon and endurance sports nutrition coach, USAT Level 1 coach, 20+ years in endurance sport and 30 in software engineering. Creator of Predictive Coaching: weighted, linear regression modeling and field data to calculate the gap between where you are, and where you want to be.

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

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

A certified running coach from Vietnam

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Kelly Lutz aka Coaching Klutz!

I’m a certified running/ultra running coach and CSCS with a passion for helping women, trans, and non-binary folks train sustainably so they can enjoy training while dreaming big and pushing their limits (whether on the road or on the trail).

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

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

I’m Abimantra Pradhana, an endurance strength coach, movement practitioner, and the co-founder of SANA Studio, one of Indonesia’s pioneering boutique fitness and active lifestyle hubs. My background combines architecture, urban design, and strength & conditioning, which shapes how I approach trainin

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

• Beginner

0-1 year

I am Katherine Burton, a passionate ultra runner who has recently entered the coaching industry. My journey into ultrarunning began when I completed my first trail marathon in 2018, and since then, I have been on a mission to help others discover the joy and fulfillment of long dist. running!

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

My name is Kaitlyn, I live in Chicago and I have been coaching runners since 2019! Before coaching runners, I was (and still am) a certified personal trainer, primarily teaching group fitness classes. I've been a runner for over half of my life and I don't plan on stopping any time soon!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I love working with beginning runners with big goals. Whether you're just getting started, or just starting to train "seriously," I'm here to help you understand how to become the best runner you can be.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

שלום!
אני עמי ואני מורה לחינוך גופני, מדריך כושר גופני ומאמן ריצה
מתוך החוויה האישית שלי וגם של התלמידים והמתאמנים שלי הבנתי שפעילות גופנית היא חיונית לאיכות החיים - גם פיזית וגם נפשית
אני רץ ללא הפסקה כבר יותר מ-20 שנה ונהנה להעביר הלאה ולעזור לאנשים לממש את האהבה לריצה ופעילות גופנית

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I’m Asma Zaghloul, a life coach and graduate student living in London Canada. With four kids keeping me on my toes, I balance my role as a student of counselling psychology with my work in community. My approach to counselling is client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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

Janelle is a passionate advocate for mental health. Having experienced firsthand the profound effects of running and exercise in managing anxiety and depression, she understands the vital role they play in promoting overall well-being. Embracing a philosophy of living life to the fullest.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 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 am a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) specializing in orthopedics, pelvic health, and running as well as a running coach! I competed DI track & cross country at the University of South Dakota and continue to run on local teams in MN. My focus is 5k-marathon including road, trail and track.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I am a recently qualified running and ultra running coaching with over 15 years of experience competing endurance events including triathlons from sprint to ironman distance and running events from 5k to ultra marathons. Over the past 8 years I have focused on running, particularly ultra marathons

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

With a background in education, Leslie’s coaching philosophy centers on fostering a growth mindset. She views running as a learning opportunity for everyone who approaches it, whether it's their first mile or 5000th. In this learning adventure, the goal is to reach the finish line through gratitude,

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Hi, I’m Brooke Jesus, a UESCA-certified running coach, passionate endurance athlete, and founder of Paced by Brooke. I specialize in coaching runners of all levels—whether you're lacing up for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or diving into the world of triathlon or ultra-running. I’ve competed

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

For over 30 years, I've coached, raced, and lived the runner’s journey. At 52, I laced up for my first ultra—and the miles since have affirmed what I now know deep in my bones: age is no barrier to running, to growth, or to greatness.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a husband, father,K-5 PE Teacher, fitness fanatic, and runner. I am a former college athlete that got into competitive running later in life. I soon realized that running was my new outlet for being competitive and clearing my mind each day.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I am an enthusiastic ultrarunner and ultra coach with a smile on my face. I strive to motivate and guide others who already have discipline and determination. In training, I use my experience and knowledge to apply methods that truly work in practice.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years