Coach Dan Guillory is the founder and owner of West Coast Road Runners. He is an amazing Head Coach, who trains and mentors our athletes, offering professional and quality guidance throughout the season to help members achieve their goals.

Helping others reach their fitness goals puts a smile on Coach Ron Mahoney’s face. He believes we all have a lot more potential than we realize and he helps unleash it. His positive attitude helps every WCRR member “Saddle-Up” for long fun group runs!

Coaching with WCRR since 2006, Coach Anne Kendall is energized by fellow West Coast Road Runners achieving their goals. Her favorite San Diego race is the Rock N Roll Marathon!

Coach Dorena started running in 2021 when she moved to CA. She loves being part of such an amazing group that supports and inspires its members and lifts everyone up. She's excited to be a coach to help others achieve their goals and make new friends in the process!

Melissa became a WCRR member in 2019 while training for Carlsbad Marathon. The experience of training with such an energetic, welcoming, and knowledgeable group of runners was transformational in her growth and passion for running. Melissa loves the lifelong friendships WCRRs has provided and she can't wait to help others to achieve their goals. When Melissa's not running, she's usually cuddling her fur baby, Charlie, traveling with her husband Kyle, or pursuing her voiceover passion.

Coach Peggy Guillory loves being active, especially in this beautiful city we are so blessed to live in. When she's not walking with our team or swimming, you’ll find Peggy shopping or hanging out with her grandkids.

Coach Shannon is grateful for the community of WCRR runners that provided some much needed encouragement after taking several years off from running to grow her family. She loves running frequently in scenic Rose Canyon and Marion Bear Park.

Overseeing our WCRR Carlsbad team is Coach Liz Lichtenberger's passion. She brings her training as a psychologist to her duties as Head Coach, making sure that her athletes are both psychologically and physically prepared for their race goals.

Coach Akemi Wellington-Oguri coaches because it is awesome! Since 2017, she has been loving starting her weekends with WCRR’s Catalina Crew Pace group. She’s been running since she was a kid, and now she loves any run with friends.

The reason Coach Chuck Ellison coaches is to help others achieve their goals. He's been a part of our WCRR Team since its inception and loves seeing it grow.

Easily recognizable from her colorful compression socks, Coach Judy Wade has been a proud team member since 2007. She loves coaching other runners to help them achieve their goals.

You’ll find Coach Mike Serrin checking out the surf whenever he’s running along the coast (in case it is surfable after running). He loves helping both new and experienced runners get better race results and to keep in great shape.

Coach Rick's passion is building things. In his work life, he builds houses, but as a running coach, he builds amazing athletes. Rick is consistent in his pace, and persistent in helping others reach their goal pace too.

Coach Tommy's enthusiasm energizes the runners that he coaches. He is known for his positivity and kindness. He loves helping build the confidence of his runners as he helps them achieve their goals.

Because the WCRR Team encouraged, nudged and supported her to reach her goals, Denise Mikkonen was inspired to coach. As Head Coach for the RB location, Coach Denise loves running side by side with team members while sharing hopes and dreams, and listening and laughing together on morning runs.

Coach Amy enjoys the camaraderie that running with a group offers. She cherishes coastal runs, while listening to others share their stories about running and life. WCRR offers an encouraging and supportive atmosphere where runners can explore their potential and pursue the possibilities

Coach David has been running on and off for years, but via WCRR has learned the advantages of consistent training and running with a fun group. He runs on trails as much as possible, in Balboa Park or elsewhere.

A certified USA Track & Field Level I and Ironman coach, Coach Mark Bauckman enjoys sharing his experience, education, and expertise with runners to help them achieve their goals. His coaching philosophy stresses continuous improvement for both his athletes and himself.

Coach Mo moved to San Diego in 2018 and joined WCRR to meet people with a similar passion for running. Growing up a competitive swimmer, setting goals and working hard to achieve them is core to who she is. She equally loves supporting others to unlock their potential.

The trails in Escondido are Coach Sandra Villalobos' favorate place to run. Always with her chapstick in hand, Coach Sandra can be found smiling as she helps WCRR members achieve their goals.