About

“If you want to be the best, you have to learn to handle the worst.”

Bandit Coaching exists because we truly believe that running and sport bring out the BEST in people. We want to help our clients set, achieve and surpass their goals to be the BEST version of themselves they can be!

Location

Memphis, TN

Coaches

Woman participating in outdoor trail race or adventure in a forest, wearing athletic gear, cap, and gloves, smiling and looking at the camera.
A circular badge with a dark blue background and white text. It reads "Certified UESCA" at the top, "United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy" in the middle, and "Ultrarunning Coach" at the bottom.

Gibson Kelley

Gibson has been running for….well, ever. A former D1 Track & Field athlete, she’s no stranger to competition. After college, Gibson found herself missing the sport and competition and began running. It started with a few local 5ks, then rapidly progressed into half and full marathons. In 2020, Gibson dipped her toe into the ultra scene and hasn’t looked back. She genuinely loves the sport and her passion for helping others makes her an unparalleled asset in your corner. If you’re looking for someone to push you, challenge you and encourage you, this is your girl!

When she’s not training, Gibson loves to read and spend time being creative with her twin daughters - crocheting, knitting, painting, beading…

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Street Cred:

  • 2025 Hennepin Hundred - Top 3 Female Finisher (18:56, sub-20 hour finisher)

  • 2025 Broken Arrow Sky Race Iron Crown - Top 3 Finisher

  • 2-time Cowboy 200 Female Champion (Course Record Holder)

  • 2024 Ozark Hills 100 Female Champion

  • 2024 Midwest States 100 Female Champion

  • 2-time Shawnee Hills 50k Female Champion

  • 2023 Mamba 100 Female Champion

  • 2-time Barkley Fall Classic Finisher

  • 2022 Rocky Raccoon 100 - Top 3 Female Finisher

  • 2-time Cruel Jewel 106 Finisher - Top 5 Female

Daniel Lynn

Daniel is a lifelong athlete, from soccer as a kid to Crossfit as an adult, and has truly found his “home” in ultrarunning. He is passionate about helping people realize big goals! Daniel is a Certified Nutrition Coach through Cornell University, and his knowledge and understanding of how fueling impacts our bodies is an unparalleled asset. He’s got his own list of accolades, too!

Street Cred:

  • 2025 Hell Creek 100 Champion

  • 2024 Daytona 100 - Top 5 Finisher

  • 2024 Midwest States 100 Finisher - Top 5 Finisher

  • 2024 Ozark Hills 100 Finisher

  • Jackal Marathon Native 10 Mile Course Record Holder