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.

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.

Coach Susan started running in 2015 and found West Coast a couple of years later. She enjoys the camaraderie of WCRR's Vegas pace group. After a couple of years she was challenged to run farther than she ever had and found she enjoyed it. Now as a coach, she enjoys helping others reach those same long distance running goals.

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 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.

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 Anna Hartwig is always up for challenges. She believes that age is just a number and that anyone can learn or improve with commitment, dedication, and perseverance. From once not liking running to now enjoying all the health benefits and camaraderie brought by group runs, Anna shares her passion for running and helps others 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.

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!

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.

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.

Coach Todd Sumner became a member over 7 years ago because he wanted to know how to train for races correctly. He soon realized that WCRR was much more than a running club. It became his extended family!
He enjoys sharing that experience with new and seasoned runners while helping them achieve their personal running goals.