Iuliia Iakunina

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Credentials
  • UESCA Certified Running Coach
  • UESCA Certified Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach
  • Coaching the Pregnant and Postpartum Endurance Athlete Specialization UESCA Specialization Course
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Sports Nutrition
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

About Iuliia

Sport has been a major part of my life for more than 15 years, from competitive cross-country skiing to running, cycling, and endurance racing. That experience strongly shapes the way I coach today. I combine it with my education in physical education and UESCA training in running, endurance nutrition, and coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes. I enjoy working with different runners and finding an approach that makes sense for the person in front of me - their goals, experience, schedule, and life.

Coaching Philosophy

I believe good coaching is not about following a perfect plan - it’s about understanding the person behind it. Training should challenge you, but it should also make sense within your life.

I value consistency over perfection, clear communication, and knowing why we are doing each session. I use training data, but I also pay close attention to how an athlete feels, recovers, and responds to the work.

My role as a coach is not simply to prescribe workouts. It’s to help you make better decisions, understand your body, and become a stronger, more independent runner over time.