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My highest level of education related to running is Doctor of Physical Therapy, since 2015. Recently received my Gait Analysis certification from RunDNA. In 2005 I received my BS Exercise Science Degree. I have been a RRCA certified Running Coach since 2005. NSCA Strength and Conditioning certified.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
I am an elite endurance coach with 28+ years of professional experience and decades of competitive running, from military PFTs to 100-mile ultramarathons. As a retired USAF veteran (21 years), I specialize in training tactical athletes and civilians of all abilities to crush their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I have been working with runners and triathletes as a coach for over 10 years, and for the past 4 years coaching has been my full-time job. At Smurf Endurance Sports, we focus on the person first and adapt our programs around life while working towards our athlete's athletic goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I am a full-time running coach, marathon runner, triathlete, and iced coffee drinker. I work with athletes from all over the world from beginner to advanced. My focus is helping each runner feel physically and mentally strong when getting to their start lines and beyond.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 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
I'm a mid-pack runner, UESCA-certified running coach and Founder of Next 40 Coaching. I specialize in runners over 40 and welcome those with experience and newbies alike.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Distance Runner | Trail Runner | Ultramarathoner | Running Coach
Ross Jones is an experienced distance runner, ultramarathoner, and passionate advocate for the power of running to build community and transform lives.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
I'm a trail, fell and ultrarunning coach based in the Lake District, England. I coach runners from complete beginners to the trail, through to podium-placing ultrarunners, with plans built around your life, your goals, your ability and your experience.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I’m Heyward Hart, a certified running coach passionate about helping people push their limits and find joy in the journey. As a student of the sport, I love digging into training theory and crafting individualized programs that bring out each athlete’s best.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
UESCA coach and ultra runner who loves the mountains and working with people. I help trail runners prepare for their first ultra on technical terrain. No pressure, just finish strong, enjoy the process, and grow with every step on the trail.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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 and unofficial endurance efforts while maintaining longevity in the sport.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I'm a 52-year-old with three young children who want to stay young and keep moving! I live in Sacramento, California. I started running cross-country in high school and eventually found myself wandering around gyms not making progress in my fitness. Running found me again and here I am!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I have a passion to help you succeed. I’m not picky as long as it gets you moving, sweating & feeling good.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
If you move with a purpose, you are an athlete. I specialize in adult-onset runners who are struggling to reach a big goal or get over a performance plateau. Using a data and science-based approach, you will reach your goals!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I’m Ferry, a UESCA‑certified Running Coach with 10 years of running experience and 10 marathons behind me. Originally from Indonesia and now based in London, I’m passionate about helping runners of all levels progress in their running journey and achieve their personal goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hi, I’m Esteban Sáenz, a UESCA-certified cycling coach and founder of Apex Cycling Endurance. I help road, gravel, and mountain bikers improve through personalized, data-driven training. Coaching is available in English and Spanish.
- Cycling
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
As a retired veteran, I found a lack of coaching specific to my unique condition, so I spent time focused on gaining the education to improve my own training, starting with a Masters in Positive Psychology. I don’t work, but spend my time training myself in my home gym and running.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I’m a 65 year-old Ultrarunner, certified Ultrarunning Coach and brand ambassador for several endurance sports gear and nutrition companies. I’ve been a runner and cyclist for most of my adult life, and entered the Ultra world 9 years ago. I’ve since run 50 ultras from 50k to 100 mile distances.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Certified running and fitness coach.
Specialist in developing personalized training programs for any goal: from weight loss to race preparation.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I have been coaching at my running club for over 15 years, and set up my business 8 years ago. During that time I have always aimed to develop myself as a coach, progressing through the England Athletics coaching levels, CPD courses and learning more about ultra running through the UESCA course.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
* Coach all ages of runners, including kids, youth, pre-XC runner, XC runner, adults
* Coach all distance, including kid's mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon
* One of my runners got into Rice University
* Coached a XC runner to drop his 5K time from 18:30 to 16:55 in a year
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 years
My name is Deb Thurlow. First and foremost I am a single mom to the most amazing and beautiful 6 year old girl as well as a 1 year old golden retriever. Running is so much more than physical activity, or something to train for, it's a way of processing all that life has to give.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Hi, I’m Laura, a running and performance coach + founder of Lively X Performance. I hold master’s degrees in Nutrition and Public Health and have spent 15+ years helping people build strength, improve endurance, and create sustainable training and nutrition habits.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
Empowering individuals to embrace trail running, I focus on fostering confidence and honing the essential skills needed for navigating trail systems.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I coach long-course triathletes who balance ambitious goals with demanding lives. As a five-time Ironman World Championship (Kona) finisher and full-time software engineer, I help athletes build structure, consistency, and confidence through efficient, evidence-based training.
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
UESCA-certified running coach and active-duty U.S. Army soldier with experience in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 10th Special Forces Group. I coach beginner runners, tactical athletes preparing for military selections, and endurance athletes from their first race to ultramarathons.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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
Want to look muscular and do a sub-3 marathon?
I'm working on it. Join me and we can do it together !!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Kylie Morgan is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and running strength specialist. She helps runners use strength training and physiological testing to run stronger, faster, and with fewer injuries. With almost two decades of experience, she blends clinical science with practical coaching.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ 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
My name is Mike, and I’ve been running for over 40 years. I recently became a UESCA certified running and ultramarathon coach, plus received a certification for endurance sports nutrition. I look forward to sharing my extensive running experience with you as your coach.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
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
Passionate about helping other become the best version of themselves. I have a wealth of experience in elite sports, predominantly professional soccer working as a strength and conditioning coach. This includes 9 years as a strength and conditioning coach working for a premier league soccer team.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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
Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a lifelong runner and began trail racing in 2018. I believe in meeting athletes where they are at and aiming trajectory towards those "dream big" goals. We celebrate the highs, the lows, and everything in between while in that process!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
GB International athlete, and part of the Pyllon Ultra coaching platform. I coach short course (marathon and less) road, trail, cross country, road ultra and trail ultra athletes. We believe in smart training and building a community of people looking to imrpove their lifestyle through this sport.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Former athlete, floorball player, and survival racer, currently an ultrarunner. My experience as a PE teacher and conditioning coach has led me to specialize in running. I focus on technical and fitness development, utilizing data analysis from labs and fieldwork to support athletes in their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I was a national team track runner in high school and later became a marathon runner and orienteer. As a medical doctor with coaching experience, I combine sports insight, training science, and medical knowledge to create efficient, effective, and safe programmes tailored to each athlete.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
5-10 years
World Marathon Majors 6-Star finisher - Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, New York, and Tokyo | Keio FBJ Roadrunners | NSCA-Certified Personal Trainers (NSCA-CPT®)
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Running made me healthier and happier. Getting fitter, faster and training injury-free, meeting great people and spending time outdoors are my goals. UESCA significantly advanced my knowledge base. I'm an experience "stryd" runner and novice triathlete. Run as you are!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
I am a certified UESCA Running Coach who takes a holistic approach to running to meet the unique needs of individual athletes. Drawing from my experience as a psychotherapist and athlete, I strongly believe in the importance of the mind-body connection and will customize plans tailored to your goals
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I was a runner in high school, a hiker and backpacker in my 30s, and found ultra running in my 40s. I believe that no matter your background you can be a successful ultrarunner if you choose to put in the work. If you want to do it, you can!
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Immense passion for running and passion for helping other achieve their running goals. I offer a completely personalized running coaching program, from anyone who has never run and wants to get into the running world to an experienced runner who wants to hit more goals!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Banker-turn-Running Coach focused on providing bespoke training programme for beginner runners who are looking for detailed guidance on how to improve your running and fitness in general!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
0-1 year
Being brave enough to blend the mind and body instead of compartmentalizing the two while running is a very effective path to liberation and freedom. I work with my athletes each week by meeting them where they are and customizing a plan to bring them to their potential on race day.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I’m Sarah, a UESCA qualified running coach and Pilates teacher from Brighton, UK.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am a SoCal sports physical therapist, coach, and run club leader.
I have been running for 24+ years and I truly enjoy helping people .
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
A huge chunk of my life has revolved around running. It's given a lot of meaning and purpose to my life, alongside creating long-lasting friendships and memories. I now want to give back and help others fall in love with ultramarathon running. Stepping up to a bigger distance? I'd love to help
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
