One of my favorite things about Instagram is the way it connects runners from around the world. We understand your runner’s high moments of crossing that finish line or simply having a planned 5 miler turn in to 8 glorious miles!!! Let’s take a look at some running influencers that you’ll fully love following.
These are coaches, runners and people who get it. They are not elite or celebrity runners.
Because I know you can find those folks already!
From our pure love of what we get to do, to the emotions of going through an injury and the tips we need to run strong for as long as possible.
While there are TONS of running Instagram accounts, these are the ones I love checking on daily.
10 Best Running Instagram Accounts
If you’re looking for some great runners to follow {who aren’t elites or celebrities} then I’ve got a round up of running influencers that you’ll love.
Some share amazing nature, some real life, some crazy speed…but you’ll connect with them all!
What you’ll notice is that I’m rarely including people who are sharing their daily workouts.
While that can be interesting, I find the emotions, the places and the information WAY more engaging. There are only so many days in a row I can say “great job” on your running stats.
Each of their handles in linked so you can go straight to their profile and see more reasons that I’ve included them in the list.
#1 Kylee, Flynutrition3
Kylee is a running dietitian and co-host of the Your Diet Sucks Podcast.
Her page is full of information for folks getting into the ultra distances and triathlon. She breaks it down so that it’s easy to understand and even throws in some humor along the way.
If you’re looking for info that you can trust about fueling, especially for longer distances, you’ll want to check her page out.
#2 Herm, Hermruns
On his page, you’ll find a mix of humor and big-dude-approved gear reviews. He’s an ultrarunner sharing his journey to each finish line.
Herm keeps things real and honest with his posts, especially when it comes to running shoes and gear for heavier runners.
#3 Amanda, RunToTheFinish
Heck yes I’m on this list, ha!! As a running coach, I love that Instagram provides me a place to give quick actionable tips and answer SO MANY QUESTIONS. Oh man the DM’s, ha.
But having been a run coach for over a decade and having coached thousands of runners, I LOVE IT.
I also think it’s important to share details about the high’s and low’s of training. The joy of pushing through, the pain of snow pelting you in the face and the things we all face regardless of our pace.
From the roads, to the trails to the gym for injury prevention!
#4 Running Explained
For everyone who LOVES tips about running, Running Explained is another stellar follow. Like me, they dig into the research and are constantly sharing information that is going to help you take your running to the next level.
They also share a lot of great reminders around the mental side of training, which you can also hear more about on her podcast.
#5 Christine, Chrissy.nich.runs
A fellow running coach that I had the supreme pleasure of hanging with during the Colorado Ragnar. She specializes in pregnancy running and has tips galore for during and after that mother runners need.
I’ve also appreciated her focus on strength training in recent years. In stories she often shares how to lift heavy. And in the last year shared how she was able to keep lifting while pregnant!
#6 Charlie, The Runner Beans
I feel extremely lucky to now count Charlie among my friends, thanks completely to Instagram!! We’ve met up at numerous races, and I convinced her to fly here for Ragnar, and we even did a book tour stop together! Now I just need to head to London to take in some of her great runs.
She’s honest, kind and a traveling machine who works HARD at her goals like being a 6 star finisher. Recently, she has been sharing her ups and downs of training while balancing her work and being a mom of two little ones, which are so relatable.
On top of that, Charlie is a Registered Dietitian, which means she has some great fueling tips as well.
#7 Yana, Running Yana
Almost daily Yana, an ultra runner and coach, is sharing running drills and movements that are going to improve your running. Whether you are looking to improve your form or prevent injuries her videos are super easy to follow and really helpful.
Plus, she is an ultra runner and again it’s just super inspiring to see those miles and the great places she runs!
#8 Patty, Pittmanfit
You might be noticing a trend by now… I love smart runners. Runners who know how to incorporate strength training and have the knowledge to provide you with useful information.
Patty is the trifecta as a runner herself, who strength trains and handles mom life like a pro!
As a coach herself, she takes the time to share strength training workouts which are super helpful. Additionally, you’ll find a lot of how she balances getting in workouts around LIFE. And sometimes how she doesn’t, which again is just super relatable. 
#9 Cortney, Motivatedbymiles
Looking for running quotes that are funny, inspirational, motivating, or just make you go “yup” that basically sums up the page Cortney has put together.
#10 Melissa, Melissa_kendter
Melissa’s page is filled with training tips for runners. It’s a combo of strength workouts and snippets of her own training.
She breaks down a lot of strength for runners into easily digestible information so that you can start adding it into your own routine.
It’s not a bunch of super complicated movements, just basic ones like a plank, and how to add small changes to make them more challenging.
How to Take Running Instagram Photos
I get tons of questions like “does someone follow you around to take these photos?” and how the heck do you get non-selfie run photos?!
So I did an entire post about getting great photos, the editing apps and the things that will help you grow your account too!
- Tips to take better Instagram photos, including a video with more tips on how not to rely on selfies.
- And if you still want more how about the top hashtags for running and fitness
Bonus Runners to Follow on Instagram
I seriously had trouble stopping at 10, so here are a few bonus accounts I love. You’ll find more trail running inspiration and run motivation!
Relentless Forward Commotion – Having followed Heather for years, I can say you will find no one better to share ultrarunning tips! She is a great coach and runner herself.
Run_Rhandi_Run – If you’ve ever wondered how to LOVE ultra running, while somehow managing a family life and squeezing in the necessary strength training… plus a boatload of funny memes, you need to be here.
Jonathan Levitt – He’s doing so much for the entire running community from his work with Inside Tracker to always seeking out new ways to connect with the running community. You’ll also know him from For the Long Run Podcast.
Running With Sam– For all of you like me who are dying to have a 4 legged running partner, she’s going to absolutely convince you it’s worth it.
Featherstone Nutrition – Why do you need to carb load? What’s best for carb loading? How to fuel your runs and all the running nutrition questions are answered here!
Marcus Runs – I am rarely excited by people who post their daily runs. BUT Marcus is the exception because alongside his journey to a sub 3 hour marathon, he’s sharing so much about the mental side, the fortitude and the determination it takes to achieve a big goal.
Run To the Finish Coaches on Instagram!
Yup there’s a team of coaches here for 1:1 runners and virtual run club! You can find them all here:
- Coach Stacey – Mindset tips and iced coffee on iced coffee
- Coach Laura – Trails on trails
- Coach Kaitlyn – Strength and sweaty sports bra running :)
- Coach Charlene – Smart core moves
- Coach Alison – Groups, treadmill classes and fun
- Coach Laura N. – Return to running post knee surgery
- Coach Lisa – Balancing being a mom while training for marathons
And share your Instagram handle below or use #runtothefinish so I can find you!!
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you’re missing wendyistakingthelongwayhome. She’s so funny and great to follow :)
She is fabulous and i actually gave her a major shout out in a previous IG post!!
Hello, other Amanda!!! I love the shout out!
You’ve picked some great accounts and I’m sure it was hard to narrow it down. I also love @ocrunningmama. I ran Big Sur with her for one but her hiking and ultra adventures are pretty darned amazing!
The above accounts definitely make me want to get out there even more.
Love how everyone is having fun. Thanks for sharing these accounts with us.
*Off to follow them all for even more inspiration.
I love this. I have a friend named Rachael who is a really inspiring runner; she runs hard and trains hard, and she loves it. Right now she’s in injury recovery, but I love how determined she is to recover, just like you Amanda!
The Runner Beans is one of my favourites to follow! I love her honesty, as well her running/travel inspired!
Great list, love the variety and inspiration but I definitely think there are many other equally great accounts to follow. Also, Sally (who is incredible) is very much an elite athlete. She’s one of the best female ultra runners out there and fully sponsored by Nike.
Ooh! Can’t wait to check these out. My handle is @elbrady01, I’m not as active about posting as unused to be. I’’ll have to DM you the full handle because I don’t remember it all, but there a PT that runs and she posts exercises to help with different things as well. She also had some programs you can purchase, haven’t tried them myself. Dr. Lisa something.