Elisabet Barnes
Elisabet Barnes is an expert in multi-stage ultra-running. She has placed on the podiums in extreme desert races all over the world, including G2G in 2016. She understands the demands of the race first hand, and the complexity of mastering all the areas that are required to have a successful and enjoyable experience. Elisabet has 30+ years of running experience and has been coaching runners and walkers for ultra-marathons for more than 10 years. A digital nomad, Elisabet has her base in Norway but travels frequently, preferably to warmer places. She serves her global client base online. Coaching with Elisabet for the G2G is a fully supported experience aimed at helping you achieve your desired outcome, while taking into consideration your unique life circumstances. The training plan is bespoke and includes support with realistic goal setting, equipment, fuelling, foot care, mindset, confidence building, acclimation, and race strategy. Elisabet loves to work with clients of all abilities. Read more at https://ultra.coach
Trevor Davenport
Trevor has been coaching for nearly 2 decades and takes tremendous pride in seeing his athletes put in the hard work and finish strong. Nothing is more important than being prepared and enjoying the journey! He is a self-professed mid-packer (despite his 4th male/7th OA 2023 G2G finish) who encourages athletes of all abilities to grow physically and mentally by taking on new challenges.
As an endurance adventurer, ultra-marathoner and engineer Trevor is experienced in the rigors of what it takes to push your body and mind to the limits and embraces his Type-A personality when it comes to planning the logistics, gear, nutrition and pacing of any given race or adventure like G2G. Based out of Phoenix, AZ (for 17 years), he knows how to properly acclimate to the desert and can provide G2G-specific advice on hydration, fueling and gear. His online training plans are all uniquely individualized to accommodate your specific work, life, and family needs. Learn more about Trevor and coaching opportunities at: https://www.distancebydavenport.com/
Kristina Huffman
Kristina is a UESCA certified ultra running coach with a wealth of experience both racing and coaching athletes for multi-day self-supported stage race ultramarathons. She has raced numerous multi-day stage races in environments ranging from extreme heat in the Namib Desert to frigid conditions in the Antarctic to high altitude racing in the Atacama Desert. As someone who continues to race into her 60s, she understands the challenges that older runners face and finds joy in helping first timers find their way into the world of stage racing later in life. As an airline pilot, she also understands the challenges of finding a work/life/training balance. Training plans are customized to each individual athlete and built upon each person's strengths, weaknesses, goals, starting point, and life needs. Kristina focuses on gear selection, mental/mindset training, acclimatization, heat training, race nutrition planning, strength training, foot care, and the overall preparation for multi-day racing. To learn more, visit https://nextpeakendurancecoaching.com/
