Coach
Daniela Maneva
I am a certified athletics coach with a degree from the Bulgarian National Sports Academy (2020), currently working with adult runners who train for both road races and mountain events. My main focus is trail running, especially coaching athletes preparing for mountain ultramarathons.
Some of the runners I’ve trained have reached podium positions in ultramarathons across Bulgaria, including a 3rd place finish at the prestigious Istria 100 international race.
I offer fully personalized training plans that include not only running sessions but also structured strength and conditioning work. I encourage athletes to incorporate other sports they enjoy – such as swimming or cycling – when beneficial to their performance and recovery.
Before starting any program, I conduct a written interview to learn more about the athlete’s background, habits, and goals. Depending on the athlete’s needs, I offer monthly plans with optional detailed feedback and plan adjustments based on weekly or daily progress.
My personal athletic background includes handball, karate (Kyokushin), middle-distance track running (800m – 3000m), and over a decade of experience in trail ultrarunning and cross-country mountain biking.
In 2025, I won the 100 km Vitosha Mountain Bike Challenge (age group 55+), and placed 5th in my age category at the World Masters Skyrunning Championships (33 km distance). These experiences help me better understand the mindset, preparation, and recovery strategies required for endurance athletes at any age.
Contact:
maneva.daniela (at) abv.bg