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Certified Ultrarunning Coach, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher; 5Ks to 50Ks to 100 milers!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

I'm a UESCA certified running coach and an avid road and trail runner based in the Bay Area.
I earned my PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Rice University.
Through athlete-centric and evidence-based approach, I coach recreational runners to become mentally and physically stronger.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am a passionate runner, husband, and father to a five-year-old daughter, Zoia. Outside of training, I am a fan of live music and enjoy spending time with my family.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hi my name is Paweł Cymbalista. I started running after I moved to Scotland in 2013. I joined a local Lochaber Athletic Club in Fort William, as I didn’t know how to go about my training I slowly started getting some structure. Now after many years I became a coach and a competitive runner.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Shawn, lover of all things endurance sports and strength and conditioning.
My main specialty and the things I love the most are trail running and triathlon.
I’m an ex military engineer and I’ve trained in many disciplines over years from CrossFit to Ironman.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Working mom & sub-3 marathoner helping driven runners fuel well, train smarter, and build the mental resilience to reach their goals… no matter how full life is!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I want to help you find the joy and fulfillment that running has brought to my life. Embracing the journey of endurance run training has influenced my lifestyle and mindset in a way that has allowed me to live my life to the fullest. Sharing my training expertise is my way of giving back to you!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

After a few years of running as an elite master's marathoner who had qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, I have turned to running Mountain Ultra Trail races. I enjoy the science of running (nutrition and training) and use this and my experience to bring out the best in my athlete's!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

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

Hey, I'm Suzanne! I'm a cross country coach at a local high school, and trail runner. I started out running short road races, but over the years developed a love for trail & ultra running – something that, had you told me a decade ago, I wouldn't have believed.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Chris is head coach & founder of RTS Coaching, specialising in marathon & ultra coaching. Drawing from the methods of legendary coaches but crucially using his own style, Chris is knowledgeable & vastly experienced, ready to coach endurance runners at all levels from 5k through to multi day events.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Dr. Kristen Salkas is a UESCA-certified run coach specializing in beginner and intermediate runners. She also specializes in parathletes, and postpartum and pregnancy. She has a PhD in Disability Studies and takes a science-minded approach to training and racing. Her owns and runs K Salk Coaching.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Ex-pro cyclist. National champion. 🏆
EU Bronze medalist 🇪🇺🥉
10+ years as a member of Ukraine National Cycling Team 🇺🇦
3+ years of coaching 📈

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I work with all type of athletes, with a specialty for ultra distances (50k to 100 milers). I’m an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in running spaces and have first-hand experience with HRT, as well as training with chronic pain. I bring this into my approach to movement and overall health!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

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

Whilst I coach runners at various distances, I specialise in helping novice runners complete their first ultra marathon.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I’m Brandon Barnaby, founder of Run Mentality Coaching. I help runners build confidence, resilience, and smart, sustainable progress from the pavement to the peaks. I focus on science-based training. My goal is to guide athletes toward stronger running, mindset, and long-term enjoyment of the sport.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Founder of Runner’s High, a social enterprise and running community that changes lives through long-distance running. Coaching runners since 2005 from 5K distances to Ultra marathons, empowering many to make a lifestyle change. He works on various initiatives for inclusion in running.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am an experienced and accomplished ultrarunner who puts heavy focus on self management processes to equip athletes with the right tools for the hardest moments in distance running. I strongly believe that when an athlete understands their body and mind they can take on any challenge!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Whether you are targeting to your first 21Km or 200Miles. I am here to help when you need a coach who can understand you. You can find everything about me at www.luando.training.

I have been certified with: Ultrarunning Coach; Endurance Strengthening & Conditioning Coach; Endurance Sports Nutrition

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Why should we train together? Because I care about my athletes. Because your time is precious and you deserve to spend it wisely.
Because you need someone who doesn't just copy/paste’s programmes but who adjusts everything day in-day out. Because coaching is personal. Communication is key.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi, I am Dr. John, SasquatchRunner — a chiropractor, UESCA Certified Ultra Coach, and big guy who has spent 17 years learning to finish ultras at 200+ lbs. I built my coaching around what I have lived, failed, and learned. Real runners. All sizes. All distances.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 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

Thanks for checking out my profile!
Mindset Endurance is focused on the busy, everyday athlete that wants to explore what it takes to go longer. I help athletes with busy lives, kids, and careers achieve their ultra goals.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Hi - I'm Ben! I love competing in ultra marathons and spending days on the trails but I know running has it's challenges. I believe that running improvement should be a fun and positive process and I take pride in being here to support athletes at every stage of their journey.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Soy atleta con 15 años de experiencia en running, ciclismo y triatlón. Diseño entrenamientos y planes personalizados según objetivos, nivel y biomecánica, priorizando método, prevención de lesiones y acompañamiento continuo.
El deporte es para todos.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I’m a certified running coach, personal trainer, wife, mother of 2 kiddos, and a total running nerd. I’m passionate about helping people find their personal balance of fitting running and goals into their busy lifestyle.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Hi, I am a type 1 diabetic with extensive experience of running ultra distance events across the UK. I specialise in helping those who need a little more help and support in mindset, approach to events and the plan that will help get them to where they want to be.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Experienced Running Coach with a passion for helping individuals achieve their goals in running. Highly knowledgeable in training methods and techniques for all levels of runners. Adept in providing personalized training plans that align with individual goals and abilities. Certified by UESCA.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

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

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

Movement is medicine. Sport helps us discover ourselves and live a fulfilling life.
I am passionate about helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals and develop a healthy, well-rounded relationship with their fitness, health and themselves.

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

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I’m an Athletic Trainer and Personal Trainer specializing in running performance, strength, and injury prevention. My approach combines sports science with individualized training to help athletes improve performance, manage training load, and build long-term resilience.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

With 20 years of experience as a high-performance endurance athlete, I help people achieve real, tangible results through a holistic approach that combines personalized planning, lifestyle integration, and calisthenics-based strength and movement training to improve performance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

My name is Amanda and I am a competitive runner of 18 years and counting, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and wife to my high school sweetheart. We met through running in high school and got engaged at the Chicago Marathon in 2016 (he ran and I spectated).

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I was not a fan of running in high school though I played many sports and ran winter track all four years.

I ran my first half marathon in 2013 solely to earn the "13.1" magnet for my car.

A decade later, I've run 15 half marathons, 12 marathons, and qualified as a Marathon Maniac.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

1-3 years

UESCA-certified running coach and mom of two with 8 marathons under my belt—including during pregnancy and postpartum. I offer custom plans for all levels, locally in Lake County, IL and virtually, blending endurance, injury prevention, and real-life support.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Running is a way of life to me and it has helped me realize how precious our life is. Being happy is so underrated and following a sport of my choice has transformed my life exponentially. I would really like to give back to my community and help them achieve their goals

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

My name is Kay and I live in the beautiful state of Maine directly on the NH border with my amazing family. Running has proven to be such a powerful tool for growth, development, and mental health management for me and I would love to share my passion with you and help you SMASH SOME GOALS!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

A certified running coach from Vietnam

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

My name is Brenda Bettencourt and am the sole coach of Island Tri Coaching. I'm physically located in Kailua-Kona and use Training Peaks as a way to communicate training programs. I offer local and distace coaching. I'm also a certified Sports Performace Specialist by American Council on Exercise.

• Triathlon

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 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

Nazywam się Mariusz Makowczenko, certyfikowany trener biegania UESCA i twórca Centrum Endurance Training Academy. Moja historia to droga od walki z nałogami do zdrowego stylu życia. Jako maratończyk i ultramaratończyk pomogę Ci osiągnąć cele, łącząc pasję z profesjonalizmem.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Eleven-time marathon finisher since 2010 Abbott World Marathon Majors—London, Chicago, New York, Berlin +Philly
Founder of Authentic Athletes since 2022
Head Coach at Happy People Running Academies, coaching 650+ athletes.
First Guatemalan woman to earn the UESCA Running Coach Certification.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

As a triathlete, marathoner, and certified coach, I help athletes optimize their training, nutrition, and mindset. With a proven track record in endurance sports, I offer personalized coaching to build resilience, mental toughness, and guide you to reach your full potential in every race!

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

My name is Patrick Fagan. I am a physical therapist with 15 years of outpatient clinical experience with a love for running sports.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

0-1 year

I am a running coach based in Colorado. I work primarily with recreational runners as part of a team of coaches with Mercuria Running, offering customized training plans in-person and online. Whether it is your first 5k or your 21st marathon, I would love to help you achieve your goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year