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I'm Stephen! I started with my running journey 7 years ago after losing 180 pounds and getting to experience the joy and freedom of running.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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

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

I began my sports journey as an adult and have since become an ultrarunner, road cyclist, and ski/snowboard instructor. I discovered a true passion for helping others find joy in sports and the satisfaction that comes from working toward a goal.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Olita is the owner of Blue Horizon Endurance, which focusses on coaching ultrarunning and the new sport of swimrun. She is a former Division I swimmer, who has competed in hundreds of triathlons, open water races, and running races. Wanna try something new? Try swimrun or ultrarunning!

• Swimming
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Coach Mauro's wellness coach background allows him to offer an offline and online endurance running training with an holistic approach, integrating educational components such as lifestyle, sports nutrition, and strength & mobility.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Coach Aslı is an experienced middle distance and distance athlete. Aslı holds the Turkish record in the Masters age category for distances of 800, 1500, 3000, 5000 and 10000meters. She has championships in many ultramarathon races in her country.
She has also run the UTMB CCC and TDS

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I live in NYC and love finding new trails and races in the area. If you’re looking for a different challenge or adventure, I’d love to get you out of the hustle and bustle of city life and discover new purpose in your running. For me, ultrarunning helps me be the best possible version of myself.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I have been coaching college and post-collegiate athletes for over 25 years. Before coaching, I competed myself in college and post-collegiately. I enjoy the challenge of working with each unique runner.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Our approach is uniquely tailored to you. We provide individualized programming for fitness, recreation, and competitions, backed by practical experience, in-depth education, and certification to bring you the art and science of performance optimization.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I began competing in 2017. I have experience in short/long distances and on-road/trail events. I have a great understanding of the human body and physiology, as I am a Dr in Biomedicine and a student in sports medicine and science, knowing how to adapt the training according to the athlete's needs.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Father, husband and runner. There is something about moving through space that is truly special.
Couple of times 100 miler finisher (Val d'Aran and UTMB).
Quite a few times 100k finisher.
2h44 marathon runner.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Running coach based out of Jersey in the Channel Islands.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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

0-1 year

I currently have the endurance strength & conditioning certification, and will also be taking my ultra run coaching certification at the end of this year - I am to be able to provide a full package, especially to female athletes - to include nutrition, s&c and run coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hi! My name is Sara, along with being a personal trainer and nutritionist for over 10 years, my passion is to help people gain confidence in their bodies to perform well in training. I specialize in combining strength + running + proper fueling so you can show up prepared on race day.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

My mission is to guide people to accomplish their goals by creating lasting adaptations to run faster, move stronger and recover fully. My initials are TLC and that is my coaching style. I do not believe that exercise should hurt the body, only improve it.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 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

Christopher ran for East Stroudsburg University in the PSAC, qualifying for NCAA DII Nationals in 2012. With PRs of 4:24 in the mile and 1:24 in the half-marathon, he brings both experience and passion to coaching, helping athletes build confidence, consistency, and community through running.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I'm a long-time runner and lover of all things running. I've made form and strength a core of my practice, both in running and coaching. I'd love to help you reach your goals, whether that's running your first 5k, setting a new PR, or crossing the finish of a 100-miler.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Al is a retired 20-year Special Operations Veteran and accomplished ultrarunner. He now dedicates his time to coaching ultrarunning as a means to promote mental health and resilience, with a special focus on supporting veterans and first responders.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

In addition to being a practicing sports medicine and emergency medicine physician in upstate New York, I've been coaching high school, college, and post-collegiate athletes of all ages for nearly twenty years, and am one of the trail and ultrarunning coaches with Boundless Coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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

Hi! I’m Taylor – a running coach and event organiser (when I’m at work) and an ultra runner and adventurer (when I’m not).

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ 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

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

Lifelong learner, educator and computer science nerd who likes running and long distances.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

German trail & ultra coach based in the Canary Islands. I combine sport science with real-world mountain experience. Athlete health and longevity come first. Evidence-informed, pragmatic, and honest—focused on building durable runners who perform when it matters.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am a professional runner who wants to share the joy of running with others through coaching! I work closely with each athlete to help create the best training plan based on science, training history, and goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I am a mom, wife, daughter, ultrarunner, and coach! I am UESCA certified in Ultrarunning and Endurance Sports Nutrition and have my Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. I have been running since 7yo, competed in HS and college XC and track, several marathons, 3 Ironmans, distances up to 100 mile

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I’ve worked with several types of athletes, from kids in after school running programs to high school students to adults running their first ultras or trail races. I’ve worked with NCAA athletes on the mental side of training and performance mindset. And I coach my wife… and we’re still married.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I am an ultrarunner with a background in sports medicine and exercise science. Whether it be volunteering at an aid station, crewing, pacing, or running, I can always be found somewhere along the trail.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Certified UESCA Running Coach and IINH Nutrition & Health Coach helping runners build endurance, get stronger, and fuel smarter. I combine evidence-based training, strength, and sports nutrition to help athletes achieve sustainable, long-term performance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a multi-sport mountain & desert athlete, ultrarunner & coach with a love for extreme outdoor environments. I specialize in preparing motivated and adventurous athletes for ultra/sky/trail running events, unofficial endurance efforts and combining running with other outdoor sports.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I’m a UESCA Ultra Running Coach and England Athletics CiRF with a passion for helping runners achieve their goals. From 5Ks to ultras, I offer personalized, science-based coaching to improve technique, build endurance, and boost confidence at any level. Let’s unlock your full potential!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

MY PASSION FOR CYCLING AND FITNESS HAS FUELED MY DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS NAVIGATE THEIR NUTRITIONAL GOALS. IN A WORLD FULL OF FAD DIETS AND SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, IT CAN BE TRICKY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT OUR BODIES NEED TO PERFORM AT THEIR BEST.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm work with @am.wellness.performance

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I’m Jesse, a coach with 15 years of fitness industry experience, now expanding into running. Training for a 100k ultra, I combine my expertise in strength, group fitness, and running to help you build endurance and confidence. As a certified trainer, I use science-backed methods tailored to beginner

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Intermediate

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’m a passionate triathlete and endurance coach who lives by the mantra “Stronger Every Session.” My journey in sports has been fueled by a love for challenge, consistency, and helping others reach their goals.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

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

Im an experienced Ultra Runner looking to help others excel in the sport I love!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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

Certified UESCA Running Coach dedicated to helping other athletes achieve their goals and training/competing at the highest level

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am Niki, a dedicated and hard-working runner coach looking to transfer all the years of knowledge and experience I gained to help athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Always looking to challenge myself and learn in order to better myself and the athletes I serve.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

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

Meet Justin Hill – a passionate coach dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. Using science-based principles and personalised plans, he tailors each approach to your unique strengths, personality, and condition to unlock lasting growth and peak performance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate