Head coach at Strength For Endurance
Kriss leads a multi disciplinary team of running coaches, physios and strength coaches.
With 15+ years of working with endurance athletes from novices through to professionals, whether it’s overcoming injury or maximising your performance.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I am an experienced ultra runner, having completed lots of ultramarathons since 2015, including creating my own charity challenge of running from Switzerland back to Norfolk in the UK.
I use this experience and my coaching knowledge to help runners achieve their ultra running goals.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I’m Alla Shashkina, founder of The Quiet Run in Encinitas, CA. I integrate breathwork into running, drawing from my experience as an ultra runner with several 50Ks, a few 100Ks, and a marathon best of 2:58. My mission is to help runners discover their unique “language of breath,” e
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I'm a UESCA-certified running coach with a passion for helping busy professionals become strong, lean, and race-ready. With a background in both road and trail running, I've completed everything from sub-20-minute 5Ks to ultramarathons.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- 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
My name is Lisa. I have been coaching for a little over 8 years but have been in and around the fitness industry for over 20 years. I have a well rounded view of fitness and I believe that everyone should practice whatever activity or sport that makes them happy.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 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
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
Hello! I am a "lifestyle enthusiast" that has spent over a decade sharpening my skills around program design, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, sleep & recovery, and putting theory into practice for all sorts of learners. My purpose in life is to be an encyclopedia of support for my clients.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5-10 years
Hi! My name is Sara, along with being a personal trainer and nutritionist for over 10 years, my passion is to help people gain confidence in their bodies to perform well in training. I specialize in combining strength + running + proper fueling so you can show up prepared on race day.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
My name is Matthew McHugh and In am a avid trail & ultra runner that is passionate about coaching athletes to run and compete at ultra distances. I believe that then human body is an amazing machine with unlimited potential. I like to bring out that potential in my athletes.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I'm passionate about sport and helping people reach their full potential! It's all about the fun and the human body is incredible and can achieve so much!
I'm also a Personal Trainer, Strength and conditioning coach and Soft Tissue Therapist who has completed over 100 marathons and ultras.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Hi, my name is Judith and I've spent my life cheering for others to get outside and to get active. I am also the Founder of We Run Astur; a social club for all levels and terrain runners. The goal? Sweat, run and connect (with yourself, your community, your environment). 😁🏃♀️🏃♂️👏🙌🌳⛰️
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Running truly is a rare endeavor where you ‘get out of it what you put in.’ In my case, it has taken me across mountain ranges, through cities, been the foundation of my social circle, and is how I met my wife. So while running is so much more than races… I must admit, racing is pretty fun too!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
I love the outdoors,nature,mountains,forests and the running crowd! If a problem on a 4-hour long run is not solved, it is not solvable.Running & coaching runners aren't just my passions; they're integral parts of my lifestyle and have shaped the community of individuals I've connected with over yrs
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
Ben has been running as a high elevation endurance athlete for 8 years. His biggest races have taken him from the top of Colorado (Pikes Peak Marathon, 2023) to base of Everest (Everest Marathon, 2024). Ben brings extensive experience in evidence based endurance training for those seeking adventure.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
1-3 years
Hi, I’m Coach Rebecca! I’m a running & multisport coach. I’ve been an endurance athlete for over 30 years. I started coaching 16 years ago and earned my Master’s and Ph.D. in Exercise Science. Team Performance Project are runners, trail ultrarunners, adventure racers and SwimRun athletes.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Swimming
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
10+ years
I started running 10 years ago and found joy in training for goal races, from 5Ks to marathons. I realized how intimidating the sport can seem with social media’s focus on fast paces. My goal is to help others find joy in running, no matter their pace, because running is for everyone!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
1-3 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
Evan Birch is a Canadian ultra runner, coach, partner, father, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and former emergency services professional. He has been trail running for nearly two decades and specializes in running and coaching ultra/trail distance events from 5km to 300 miles+
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
3-5 years
I am an avid endurance athlete and co-founder of Mountain Abandon. With a deep passion for sharing my knowledge and love for movement with fellow humans, I aim to build strong, resilient and independent athletes.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
UESCA Certified Triathlon coach with Specialization in Freestyle Swim Stroke Form and Correction. I am also a Molchanovs Certified Freediver and Level 2 Masters Swimmer. Supplemental Certificate Courses completed include Elite Swim Performance Coaching w/ Strength and Conditioning - Level 2.
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Beginner
- Intermediate
I am a trail and ultrarunning enthusiast from Saudi Arabia with a passion for mountain running and endurance sports. I have participated in several trail and ultramarathon events and developed a strong interest in the science of endurance training and athlete performance.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
0-1 year
After 30 years of nursing, I have moved my office to the road and trails. My first pair of running shoes were my moms. Literally, I borrowed them when I wanted to run. They were the shoes that you would use "goo" on to keep the bottoms in shape. I ran in them until they died.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
Hi I'm Andy Williams, ultra runner with many races under my belt from 50km to 300km single stage and multi stage. Certified in sports nutrition and specialist in training / race syrategy, form, and hydration.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
5-10 years
I am a self-taught Ultrarunner whom found trail running in my mid-30s and have fallen in love with it as a discipline and way of my life. I truly enjoy days in the mountains and exploring new places on foot via the adventures ultrarunning can take you. I am also a husband & father of 5 young girls.
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
Former athlete, UESCA Certified Coach, and co-founder of 568 Coaching. I started running in 2020 and now serve as captain of 568 Endurance, based in Cyprus. Focused, disciplined, and data-driven—addicted to progress and proud to have raced the 2024 UTMB Finals in Chamonix.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Helping ambitious trail runners finish their BIG ultras100km or 100 miles strong, not destroyed. Through my ULTRAFIT Coaching approach, I use a holistic method that blends smart training, strength work, nutrition, recovery, and living a balanced life. Trail running is fun if you are fit.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Welcome to Runners of the Corn Coaching! Whether you are a beginner looking to start your running journey or an experienced runner aiming to reach new heights, I am here to guide you every step of the way. My mission is to help you achieve your running goals through personalized coaching, unwavering
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hi, I'm Charlie, an ultra runner and UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach in Eastbourne, UK. My first ultra was 32 miles across the Seven Sisters, with no marathon or road background behind me. Now I help complete beginners get to their first start line with personalised 1-1 bespoke coaching
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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
As we get older the main thing we acquire is experience. My aim is to pass on that experience, with knowledge gained, to help someone else gain good memories from activity
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
10+ years
In addition to being a competitive runner, I am also a certified UESCA and VDOT running coach. I have been running most of my life and love sharing my passion for the sport with others.
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far." — John Bingham
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
My name is Danielle and I have been a distance runner for over 16 years, tackling race distances from the 5K to the Marathon. I launched my coaching business Distance with Danielle in an effort to share to my love of running with others by coaching and helping runners achieve their goals!
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
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
I'm an Air Force veteran and former law enforcement officer who specializes in flexible, personalized coaching for unpredictable schedules. Deployed overseas? Traveling for work? PT test coming up? Your training adapts to your reality with no guesswork, just results.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Experienced runner and coach that is focused on providing personalized/1:1 coaching for the post-collegiate and everyday runner! Competitive Runner for 16 years, and coaching for 4 years. Coach of multiple athletes who have gone to compete NCAA D1 and other collegiate programs.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
As a certified running coach and cancer exercise specialist, a breast cancer survivor, and a runner, I bring experience, knowledge & genuine passion to guide every breast cancer survivor on their running journey. My goal is to provide the knowledge & tools for each runner to succeed.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
I'm Ryan Barresi, and I've been running and doing strength work for the last decade. With years of experience in both endurance running and strength training, I focus on creating well-rounded, customized plans for athletes looking to excel in ultramarathons. My approach blends the best of both disci
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
– My name is Sławek,
– I'm 44 years old,
– Running in the mountains for over nine years
– Current distances – 100 km – 150km with elevation gain between 5-10%
- Ultrarunning
- Intermediate
0-1 year
a nutritionist and running coach passionate about helping athletes build sustainable habits, improve performance, and enjoy the process. As a marathon runner and endurance athlete, I combine evidence based training with practical coaching to help runners reach their goals.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I'm a 40-year-old husband and father of four. Known for my YouTube channel UltraTrailSteven, I bring years of experience with running gear—shoes, watches, vests, and more. Trail and ultra running bring me peace, and the mountains are where I find clarity, joy, and the drive to do hard things.
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
With expertise in Pilates & specialised training in back pain, bone health, older adults, and pre- & postnatal care, I blend these principles with running coaching. My holistic approach helps clients move pain-free, build strength, achieve their fitness & performance goals with confidence & care.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I am an endurance coach and multisport athlete with a strong focus on physiology, data analysis, and performance testing also train with precision. Leveraging tools such as INSCYD, power-based training, and metabolic profiling, I help athletes train smarter, not harder.
- Cycling
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Triathlon
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
0-1 year
I am a running coach who helps women build consistency in a way that fits real life. I've lived the start/stop cycle myself for years, and now I coach because I want to help other women break that pattern earlier and find a sustainable way to run.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
My commitment to you is to make you the best runner you can be, as I believe running is a powerful tool for self realization. My approach is simple- “We get better together."
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
1-3 years
Hi, I’m Ian Garnett, an ultra runner, adventurer, and certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach. I have a deep passion for trail running, exploration, and self-expression. I aim to guide athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve breakthroughs through tailored coaching and holistic support.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
1-3 years
Hi, I'm Ian. I am a UK-based running coach, though happy to provide virtual coaching wherever you are in the world.
I specialise in coaching runners aged 40+ for any distance from 5k upwards, though more of my experience is geared towards longer distance from half-marathon upwards.
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
0-1 year
