A lifelong trail enthusiast and avid runner, my journey into trail running was inspired in my youth by exploring the rugged terrain of the San Francisco Bay Area. Now I have made this a lifelong pursuit of traveling all over the world for races and want to share it with others.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
My mission is to inspire and empower runners of all levels to achieve their personal best through comprehensive training plans, personalized fueling and strength training recommendations, and unwavering support.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I got into coaching after having helped my wife train and qualify for Kona in 2024. She had gotten her foundation from 10 years in the sport with another coach. But in 2023 I took over and we managed to make good progress in a year. Motivated by this I would like to help others too.
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I am a certified S&C coach in my country and specialise in endurance athletes in running and cycling.
Mostly I work with recreational athletes. I personally I do cycling, running, BJJ and paragliding.
My approach is holistic with my clients, which includes recovery, nutrition, emotions, etc.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hi! I’m Kirsten! I’m so excited to be a UESCA Certified Running Coach! We are all unique and I believe in using a strong evidence-based approach tailored to you to help you reach your goals while finding joy in the sport of running!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I am a certified triathlon coach and masters athlete based on Maui. I coach endurance athletes globally using data-driven, science-based methods shaped by experience, communication and the island’s connection to Kona.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Radhi is a running coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels improve their performance and achieve their goals. Through structured training, personalized guidance, and a passion for the sport, he empowers runners to become stronger, faster, and more confident.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3-5 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
I’m a masters runner who started running just before I turned 40. I believe anyone can enjoy this sport. Goals are important to keep us motivated and I’m here to help you reach them.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Running and ultrarunning coach with 17 years of experience in endurance sports. Over these years I've been lucky enough to be part of the National Team and the Youth Olympic team of Hungary in triathlon. Furthermore, I've worked with world and olympic level coaches and athletes.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I'm Alexis, a UESCA Certified coach with over 5 years of experience coaching runners of all levels. I started running in middle school and never stopped. My goal as a coach is to help athletes reach their full potential while having fun and prioritizing physical and mental health!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Hi - I am Sam Farnsworth from ZenduranceNow Coaching. We are a group of three coaches that trains all comers from entry level runners to multi-day stage races. We've seen a lot in the trail running world and are here to help you make your goals a reality.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
A seasoned athlete with a storied football background and over 8 years of running experience and a daily runner of more than 300 days.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
I love working with with athletes pursuing big mountain and trail goals. I've been coaching for 15+ years, and the biggest thing I've learned is that every athlete is unique. And that's how I coach; I treat every athlete as an individual and we work towards their goals together.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
I am passionate about endurance sports and physical activity. I grew up as a soccer player in Italy, playing for my hometown’s professional team. After moving to San Diego with my family I started training and competing in Triathlon, from Sprint to Ironman, as well as Cycling and Running events.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I’ve coached since 2016 after competing internationally in track sprints. While my background is in speed, I’ve always loved long distances. Now in Japan, I race ekidens and ultras from 50K to 100 miles while coaching athletes of all ages and advising runners coming to Japan to race ultras.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I’m Austin Newblom, founder of 3000 Feet Coaching. I coach all levels of runners competing in races from the 5K all the way up to 200+ milers. As a former smokejumper, I am especially keen on working with tactical athlete populations like military or first responders.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 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
Hi, I’m Alejandro Garcia — a UESCA-certified Ultrarunning Coach who discovered the trails later in life and never looked back. Born in Venezuela and raised in the lush nature of Costa Rica, I traded a busy tech-executive lifestyle for slow travel with my wife and dog, and the joy of ultrarunning. 🏔
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Experienced endurance athlete helping every ability achieve their endurance goals.
Ensuring that training is personalised to you, fits to your lifestyle and most importantly that you enjoy the process.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
As an endurance sports practitioner, I completed the UESCA Ultrarunning certification program and worked with my team of amateur runners to analyze performance and develop training programs to achieve our set goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
You can call me "Coach Tim", I'm from Imus, Cavite Philippines.
I'm a passionate coach who's "in love with anything cycling".
I'm ready to teach anyone interested in learning and improving their performance be it MTB, Road, Gravel, BMX, Track cycling.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I'm Tomek – a coach who believes that the best ultra performances are built on science, resilience, and a deep understanding of both the body and the terrain. My approach is simple: every runner is unique, and every ultra adventure demands a plan that's as individual as the person toeing the line.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
The female athlete is unique... we don’t look or think like men and we certainly don’t run like men! As women, our needs and approaches are different and Coach Nancy will open you up to a world of information, inspiration and power that takes into account your special needs as a female athlete.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I am a Physical Therapist Assistant in a sports based orthopedic clinic and a Running and Ultrarunning Coach. I use my background in kinesiology and physical therapy to create individualized training plans for runners of all levels!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I've been an avid runner since 2007, and have coached friends over the years all distances up to the marathon. My passion for enabling runners to become better is why I became certified, whether you want to create better habits or increase your efficiency in your form.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
Hello, I’m Nikolaos Laftsidis, endurance running coach and founder of Consistent Runners. As a marathon runner and cyclist myself, I create personalized, science-based training plans to help athletes stay consistent, motivated, and achieve their goals.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I’m Nicole. I’m a runner, a mama to 2 boys, and a coach. With a Spanish father and an American mother, I grew up embracing my mixed-culture. This experience shaped both my approach to life and coaching. People are multi-faceted, made up of all our own unique attributes and experiences.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
3-5 years
I live in Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy). Over the years I have become more and more passionate about running and my goal is to convey the emotions that it gives and the wellness that this activity brings, helping all people both to start from scratch and to improve their performance.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I have been running for over 10+ years, having raced everything from 800m to 58 miles! I love longer distances, but simply just getting out the door and running makes me happy! I love making running easily accessible and fun even for everyone!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Hi, I’m Jessie, a marathoner, mom of two, and UESCA-certified nutrition coach. I help runners balance training and life while fueling effectively with practical, science-based strategies for better performance and recovery.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
PRs:
Marathon 3:21 (Columbus, October 2024)
Half: 1:35
5k: 21:14
I am most proud of qualifying 3 times now to compete at the Abbott Age Group Word Championships for the marathon. I have raced all over the United States and traveled to the other side of the globe to race.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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 am a sports chiropractor, certified in functional range conditioning, vegan athlete (Team VPA), avid runner - road-trail-ultra, and a whole food plant based nutritionist.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Jonah Young qualified with his MSc in Sport Science (Biokinetics) from the University of Pretoria in 2020. Since 2015 he has worked with the South African National Rowing Team, Runners, Trail Runners, Cyclists and Mountain Bikers.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
Joy has been a run and triathlon coach since 2015, coaching athletes to conquer their dreams! While she enjoys all distances and abilities, she specializes in the newer athlete with big dreams.
For additional information, including affordable monthly fees, contact Joy at [email protected].
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
Amanda is a physical therapist that specializes in helping athletes & active individuals overcome injuries, prevent new ones, and optimize performance. She assesses the full body to provide personalized care & tailor services to meet each individual’s needs and goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
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
Since around 2019, I have been helping athletes unlock their true potential. I work with athletes of all levels, from short distances to long distances and ultramarathons. My goal is to guide them on the right path, make a positive impact on their lives, and help them enjoy what they do with passion
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
Hi, I’m Claire, a running coach with over six years of coaching experience helping runners achieve their goals with personalised training plans and 1:1 coaching. I offer bespoke training plans that provide structure, guidance, and flexibility for runners who want a clear path to success without over
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 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
Hello, my name is Sam and I am a UESCA certified run coach. I have been running for a little over 10 years and after all those years of running, I decided that I wanted to become a run coach. I am excited for the opportunity to help others enjoy running too.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
0-1 year
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
Running is not just a way to stay fit, but a way to discover yourself, your limits, and your expectations. I’ve competed in the toughest races in the Alps, failed, learned a lot, and my goal as a coach is simple: to help my athletes become the best version of themselves.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
"Run coaching for real life."
A runner turned coach specializing in working with athletes balancing a family, career, and all the intricacies of life, with a passion for running. Providing accountability and individualized support, while maintaining flexibility (life happens).
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hi! I’m Kayley- I live right outside of Denver with my husband and two pups- Hoka & Addy. I’m soon to be 29 and at this stage a “seasoned” runner who became a coach because I love helping others chase their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
UESCA-certified running coach based in Walpole, MA. I work with recreational runners from first 5Ks to ultramarathons — building personalized plans that fit real life, not the other way around. Community-rooted, process-focused, no rigid templates.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
1-3 years
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
