About
My humble beginnings as a runner started in 1997 when on a whim by my co-worker, she and I decided to train for and run a marathon. My daughter was just born and thought “what a great way to get back into shape in addition to doing something out of my comfort zone”, an experience I could cross off my “bucket list”.
Yes, my family including my husband thought I was out of my mind and basically said “Good Luck” with that!!! Of course, I had to prove something to all of them, but once I set my mind to something I follow through.
Fast forward many years later, having run 19 marathons and over one hundred additional road races ranging from 5K’s to half marathons. I not only consider myself an avid runner, but very passionate about the sport which has become a big part of who I am, and something that I feel is important in my daily lifestyle and has helped me physically, mentally, personally and professionally.
In 2006, I expanded my running joy and passion into coaching others which has been incredibly rewarding, and helps me see running in a different perspective. I have coached beginning runners to the so-called hard core runners running for specific goals.
I have made some amazing friends in my years of running, and now have a whole new group of people to travel to races all around the country with. It is great having a support system of friends who share the same passion.
On 10-10-10 I plan on running my 20th marathon at the Chicago Marathon in hopes of finally achieving my dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon!!
Happy Running!!
-RunCoach Jen
- Nearly 15 years of running experience
- Thousands of training miles
- Competed in more than 100 races
- Completed 19 marathons (as of Feb. 2010)
- Team Aquaphor member
- Local Run Club Marathon Coach
- Several years of coaching experience
