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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.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Hello! My name is Ashley Lynn. I hold a Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a focus in Exercise and Sport Science and an M.S. in Clinical Exercise Science. I am passionate about understanding and applying research to optimize sports performance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

Alison has been running road, track, cross country, trail, and mountain races since 2009. Over the years, she has gained in-depth knowledge through experience and scientific research on how to be a successful athlete to push physical and mental limits while remaining healthy and balanced.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Hola! Soy Adrián Araya, Fisioterapeuta de PhysioElite Rehab & Performance y Running Coach Certificado por UESCA.
Tengo mi propio emprendimiento y equipo llamado Elite Trail Coaching o ETC.
Realizo Trail Running y brindo Coaching personalizado e Individualizado en Trail para distancias de 5 a 42kms.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

We all have doubts about our abilities. Hand in hand we will set realistic goals, monitor progress, be educated, and race to the finish line.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

My name is Assad Tubagi, but most people know me as Tuba. I’m a running coach and physical educator with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and perform smarter.

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

• 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

I coach all abilities beginner or advanced athletes looking to up there game and challenge themselves who are ambitious to succeed with big goals I am a qualified UESCA coach with experience competing highly in all levels of running

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I am a writer and journalist who specializes in fitness, outdoors and the environment, as well as health-related topics. I am also an ultrarunner and mountain climber. I love being outside both for the physical and metal benefits and want to help others enjoy it as much as I do.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I’m a certified ultra running, sports nutrition and S&C coach with over 10 years of experience in endurance sports, particularly in ultra trail distances. I have successfully completed multiple 100-mile trail races and have honed the techniques essential for finishing ultra trail races.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I’m an endurance athlete and coach specializing in trail and ultra running. Multiple-time Czech Skyrace champion with international experience, I help athletes improve performance through structured, data-driven training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Over 10 years of ultrarunning experience, 5 years coaching. I focus on finding elements that make the process more enjoyable for clients. To put in the volume for these endurance events, it be enjoyable. Success for me is after goals have been met, clients come back because they miss training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I'm an experienced runner helping older endurance athletes with busy lives achieve their goals – from their first 50K to their 10th 100-miler.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Hi! My name is Deanna Kelly and I'm a 29 year old mother of two (aged 3 and 2) and I teach grade 2 at a french grade school in London Ontario, Canada. I got into running two years ago, after having my second daughter.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

John Mark Cheney is a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Endurance nutritional. He is also a competitive ultramarathoner, trail ultrarunner, and founder of Trail Syndicate based in East Texas.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

My first marathon was in 2006, and my first ultra in 2015. Since then I have run over 280 marathons with 100+ of those being ultras. I try to make running as fun as possible, so run all my races in costume, which is why I'm known as "Marathon CostumeChic"!

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

I have been an avid runner since childhood and want to help share that passion with fellow runners looking to improve performance or consistency. Living and racing in China has given me a great insight into the booming running culture in the country and I want to share that experience with expats.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

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

I came to running sideways: fifteen years coaching soccer, then road races, then the trails, where running finally met a lifelong love of the mountains. As a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, I help trail and mountain athletes train for the races that inspire them.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

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

Ultrarunning coach with 40 years of endurance experience backpacking, mountaineering, trail running paired with a career in risk management. I bring the discipline that keeps people safe on the trail and in the office: I try to help identify what could go wrong, & help you build a plan around it.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hello! My name is Jenny. I’m a newer runner I’ve completed 2 half marathons and I’m in the training process for my first full marathon! I love running with my dog who is excellent at keeping my easy runs easy since she is a hound & stops to sniff ALL THE TIME! I look forward to working with you!

• 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'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

Microcosm Coaching is a human-first coaching organization that knows the best athletes don’t go it alone. That’s why Microcosm offers a diverse team of coaches with expertise in nutrition, mental health and performance that will help you sustain your love and passion for sport long term. Our coaches

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

My name is Jacob and over the past several years I have completed multiple ultras. I hope to help those looking to get into ultra-running realize their potential and accomplish their goals.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

I enjoy taking runners from couch to 5K and beyond up to a full marathon. The primary focus is on injury prevention and creating a philosophy of long term running in addition to strength training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

My name is Sam and I am a running coach based out of Omaha, NE. My primary focus is coaching beginners to the sport and individuals with busy professional lives to achieve their running goals through training plans tailored to their individuals needs.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

As a coach and a runner, I am always eager to learn new things and experiment with them to see if they improve my skills. There is no end-point to this journey of gaining knowledge and becoming a better coach and runner.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Sally Nelson. I started running in the early 2000s as a way to get back in shape after having children and quickly discovered a passion that would shape the next two decades of my life.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am a running & movement coach that specializes in helping female masters runners feel good, stay healthy, and improve performance. I work with clients to train their bodies for races, or to train their bodies for life and longevity.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I'm TJ Harms-Synkiew. I've coached people and ran races from 1 mile to 200 miles. Including unofficial, solo efforts, I've ran 47+ ultramarathons. I love helping people achieve their goals while enjoying themselves and continuing to fall in love with running in the process.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am a running coach specialising in trail ultramarathons. After more than 15 years of racing these myself, I have been coaching since early 2025.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am an avid ultramarathon runner.
I have raced for many years both locally in my country Singapore as well as internationally.
I am keen to share what I learned over the years to like minded people.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Work with an expert Running and Mountain Bike Coach for true breakthrough performance. I use advanced objective data to reveal your limitations. Access your custom plan via flexible remote programming or concierge in-home analysis for durable, consistent progress and peak function.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Hi, I'm Johnny. Leveraging 5 years of ultrarunning and coaching experience, I help athletes optimize training and recovery. My science-based, modular approach is designed to maximize race results while prioritizing injury prevention and management for long-term success.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

My name is Emma. I have been racing in the pool and open water since a very young age, going on to represent Ireland. I competed at French Grand Prix level in triathlon, and have also represented Ireland in cycling.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Hi, my name is Scipio Bergkamp, a Dutch marathon runner and UESCA certified running coach. I have a BSc. in medicine and a MSc. in human movement sciences. I am based out of the Netherlands and provide personal coaching online and 1:1.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I view endurance sports as a vehicle for discovery and personal growth and I enjoy working with runners, ultrarunners, and endurance athletes pursuing challenges that are personally meaningful to you. What’s your next adventure?

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I specialize in coaching both road and trail running, working with athletes across all levels. From first-time runners taking their initial steps, to those training for marathons and ultra marathons, I tailor programs that align with individual goals and lifestyles.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I’m a running coach who’s here to accompany runners on their running journey and help them reach their running goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Mountain lover and sport enthusiast. I love being outdoors, exploring the wilderness — trail running is my main passion, alongside cycling and climbing. Sport, to me, is the best way to share meaningful moments with people who matter, and the most powerful tool for personal growth.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Marathoner with 16 finishes—including Boston, NYC & Chicago. PR 2:41. Since 2019 I’ve logged nearly 19,000 miles. I’m passionate about competing and helping others unlock stronger bodies and sharper minds through running. Let’s level up your performance together!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

With background of 15+ years of racing across Europe i decided to transfer everything I learned to the athletes I work with.
For 4 years now, I have been working with athletes from all over Europe to achieve optimal results.

• Cycling

• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Hi, I’m Renata!

Born and raised in Mexico City, I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and besides being a running coach, I'm a certified yoga teacher.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi, I'm Eileen! I've been a runner for over 30 years, and ran my first marathon at age 39 after having two kids. Passionate about running long distances and building plans to help prevent injuries. Excited to help others meet their big running goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year