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!

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.

Coach Mike has been a runner for 30+ years and a WCRR member for about 20 years. With 3 marathons and many ½ marathons under his belt, as a coach he brings together his running experience with his love of fast things like auto racing, and perfecting things like working as a software engineer, to helping members be the best runners they can.

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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 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.

Coach Kat has been walking and coaching off-and-on with the group since WCRR’s inception. She likes the excitement and fun that walking and running with a group has to offer. She appreciates coastal and trail routes. Most importantly, Coach Kat loves to listen and interact with others as they share their stories about walking/running, food, races, and life. According to her, WCRR offers an encouraging and supportive atmosphere where walkers can explore their potential and pursue their dreams of running.

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 Vicki joined West Coast Road Runners in 2016 to complete the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Half Marathon. With the support and guidance of WCRR coaches, she achieved an even bigger milestone in 2017: finishing her first full marathon. Vicki has continued to train, grow, and find joy in the camaraderie and spirit of the WCRR community. Now, she's excited to give back as an Assistant Coach for the Vegas pace group, bringing her passion for running, encouragement, and team spirit to help others reach 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.

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 Derek joined WCRR in 2023 with a goal to run 1000 miles in a year. That has turned into running half marathons, marathons, and ultra marathons. He looks forward to sharing the knowledge he has learned from WCRR to help others accomplish their goals. We can do hard things!

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 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.