Hi, I'm Coach Jenny!
A running and multi-sport coach whose love for athletics lead me to run the Boston Marathon and race all over the world.
But I didn't start out as a runner. Far from it!
My goal is to give you easy-to-understand tools and tips that you can use to improve your running and your life.
Why?
Because some time ago, someone invested in me, guided me towards my inner runner, and it changed my life forever.
These days I share my training plans and outrageously fun challenges with awesome people, just like you.
Hi, I'm Coach Jenny!
A running and multi-sport coach whose love for athletics lead me to run the Boston Marathon and race all over the world.
But I didn't start out as a runner. Far from it!
My goal is to give you easy-to-understand tools and tips that you can use to improve your running and your life.
Why?
Because some time ago, someone invested in me, guided me towards my inner runner, and it changed my life forever.
These days I share my training plans and outrageously fun challenges with awesome people, just like you.
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How Did I Get Here?
I never set out to be a coach.
In fact, I was a chubby young woman who hated to run.
What did I know about running? I was a mere running mortal, fresh off of earning a degree in Exercise Science and working in a corporate fitness center.
Coaching found me.
Employees started asking me to help them train to run for weight loss, to reduce stress and to reach finish lines.
So I scoured the running world to learn more about how to train mortal runners – you know, folks that are trying to balance work, life kids, friends, significant others, pets, shopping, sleeping, eating and oh yea, running.
But all I could find were traditional running formula’s (running 6-7 days per week – lots of miles – really fast).
I learned mortals didn’t want to run every day like the traditionalists. They wanted to do karate, yoga, cycling, skiing, skating, strength training, volleyball, basketball, and aerobics.
So I sat down with them one at a time and created personalized training programs that evolved around their busy lives, their active interests and most importantly, their unique fitness level.
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And you know what? I kind of liked it. I actually loved it. Because it was like figuring out a mystery.
We learned together and I had the pure and utter joy of seeing cool people reach incredible goals they never imagined they could (a.k.a. High Five Moments).
And soon, a handful of people turned into my first training company. And that turned into co-founding Chicago’s largest multi-sport company (Chicago Endurance Sports).
So I branched out and started answering running questions via email for over 30,000 participants at the Indy Mini Marathon, which led to writing a blog on RunnersWorld.com, a column in Women’s Running Magazine and authoring two books.
And every question fueled an expedition to find an answer.
Question by question, I learned what confused you, what inspired you, what hurt you and most importantly, how to guide you.
So I kept answering your questions, and together, we paved the way to a new paradigm of running. A world that included realistic workouts, easy to understand words and training regimens that were fun, effective and didn’t require you to abandon your family.
And along the way, I found my coaching voice, my writing voice and my passion in life–my sweet spot.
Thank you for that.
How Did I Get Here?
I never set out to be a coach.
In fact, I was a chubby young woman who hated to run.
What did I know about running? I was a mere running mortal, fresh off of earning a degree in Exercise Science and working in a corporate fitness center.
Coaching found me.
Employees started asking me to help them train to run for weight loss, to reduce stress and to reach finish lines.
So I scoured the running world to learn more about how to train mortal runners – you know, folks that are trying to balance work, life kids, friends, significant others, pets, shopping, sleeping, eating and oh yea, running.
But all I could find were traditional running formula’s (running 6-7 days per week – lots of miles – really fast).
I learned mortals didn’t want to run every day like the traditionalists. They wanted to do karate, yoga, cycling, skiing, skating, strength training, volleyball, basketball, and aerobics.
So I sat down with them one at a time and created personalized training programs that evolved around their busy lives, their active interests and most importantly, their unique fitness level.
And you know what? I kind of liked it. I actually loved it. Because it was like figuring out a mystery.
We learned together and I had the pure and utter joy of seeing cool people reach incredible goals they never imagined they could (a.k.a. High Five Moments).
And soon, a handful of people turned into my first training company. And that turned into co-founding Chicago’s largest multi-sport company (Chicago Endurance Sports).
So I branched out and started answering running questions via email for over 30,000 participants at the Indy Mini Marathon, which led to writing a blog on RunnersWorld.com, a column in Women’s Running Magazine and authoring two books.
And every question fueled an expedition to find an answer.
Question by question, I learned what confused you, what inspired you, what hurt you and most importantly, how to guide you.
So I kept answering your questions, and together, we paved the way to a new paradigm of running. A world that included realistic workouts, easy to understand words and training regimens that were fun, effective and didn’t require you to abandon your family.
And along the way, I found my coaching voice, my writing voice and my passion in life–my sweet spot.
Thank you for that.
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Jenny's Bio
Jenny Hadfield, aka Coach Jenny, is a running and fitness expert and adventurepreneur who inspires every day mortals to run their best lives and earn beautiful views.
She’s been called the coach of this generation. From her background in corporate fitness to becoming the co-founder of a large multi-sport training company, a best-selling author, and a popular Runner’s World columnist, Coach Jenny has influenced thousands of runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts for over twenty years.
Jenny holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Health Promotion and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. Using what she learned in her years of coaching, Coach Jenny developed the Flow-Based Training Systemā„ that teaches runners to train with the rhythm of their body and their life to successfully reach their goals.
Whether it’s through her writing, speaking, coaching, or adventure travel, Jenny Hadfield is one of the most influential and relatable health and fitness experts in the world.
Jenny Hadfield's Racing Resume!
- Dirty Kanza Half Pint Gravel Race, 2018
- Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro – 19,341 ft. Africa 2017
- Inca Trail Marathon Adventure, 2016
- Summit Mt. Rainier – 14, 411 ft. Disappointment Clever, 2015
- Inca Trail Marathon Adventure, 2014
- Inca Trail Marathon, 2012
- Rim to Rim – Grand Canyon 2008, 2012, 2013 – 25-Mile from Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon
- 11th Overall Female, Gore-tex Trans Rockies Ultra Run 3
- Chicago-to-Toronto Elliptigo Ride – Jenny broke the distance record and rode the ElliptiGO over 500 Miles in 6 Days from Chicago to Toronto, September 2010.
- 3rd Place Division, The North Face Challenge 50K Ultra Marathon – WI October 24, 2009
- 1st Place Division, XTERRA Torn Shirt Duathlon, June 21, 2009
- 6th place division, Glacial 50K Ultra Marathon, October 2007
- Fin Del Mundo (end of the world) Marathon Ushuaia, Argentina March 6, 2007
- Goofy’s Race and a Half – Disney Half+Full Marathon Weekend, January 2006
- Marine Corp Marathon, 2005
- Appalachian Extreme Expedition Race, 2005
- 2nd Place, Antarctica Half Marathon, 2005
- St. George Marathon, 2004
- Primal Quest Eco-Adventure Race, 2003
- 13th Place, Wild Onion 24-hour Adventure Race, Chicago 2003
- Hood to Coast Relay, Portland, OR, 2003
- 1st Place, SKARE 36-Hour Adventure SOLO Race, 2003
- 19th Place, Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race, NYC, 2003
- 9th Place, Antarctica Marathon, 2003
- 19th Place, Eco-Challenge Fiji, 2002
Cont'd...
- Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race, 2002
- 7th Place, Cal-Eco Adventure Race, CA 2002
- 11th Place, Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race Indianapolis, 2002
- 27th Place, Eco-Challenge New Zealand, October 2001
- 5th Place, Kettle Moraine Mountain Bike Race, WI, 2001
- 2nd Place, Sierra Challenge Adventure Race – California, 2001
- USA Supreme Expedition Race – Idaho, 2001
- Summit Mt. Rainier – Tahoma Glacier Direct, 2001
- 1st Place, Odyssey One-Day SOLO Race, 2001
- 13th Place, Rogaine 24 hour Orienteering Championships, 2001
- Eco-Challenge Borneo, 2000
- 1st Place, WAR 2K Sprint Adventure Race, 2000
- 3rd Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 2000
- 4th Place, Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race, 2000
- 4th Place, Florida Coast to Coast 48 hour Adventure Race, 2000
- Endorphin Fix – West Virginia – April 2000
- 1st Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 1999
- 9th Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 1999
- 1st Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 1998
- Boston Marathon, 1998
- Boston Marathon, 1996
- 4th Place, Lake Zurich Duathlon, 1994
- 1st Place ALLSTATE Games Team Cycling 1993
- 2nd Place, ALLSTATE Games Individual Cycling 1993
- 1st Place ALLSTATE Games Individual Cycling 1992
- 2nd Place ALLSTATE Games Team Cycling 1992
- 2nd Place, Joliet Cycling Criterion, 1992
Jenny Hadfield's Racing Resume!
2010-Present
- Dirty Kanza Half Pint Gravel Race, 2018
- Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro – 19,341 ft. Africa 2017
- Inca Trail Marathon Adventure, 2016
- Summit Mt. Rainier – 14, 411 ft. Disappointment Clever, 2015
- Inca Trail Marathon Adventure, 2014
- Inca Trail Marathon, 2012
- Rim to Rim – Grand Canyon 2008, 2012, 2013 – 25-Mile from Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon
- 11th Overall Female, Gore-tex Trans Rockies Ultra Run 3
- Chicago-to-Toronto Elliptigo Ride – Jenny broke the distance record and rode the ElliptiGO over 500 Miles in 6 Days from Chicago to Toronto, September 2010.
2000-2009
- 3rd Place Division, The North Face Challenge 50K Ultra Marathon – WI October 24, 2009
- 1st Place Division, XTERRA Torn Shirt Duathlon, June 21, 2009
- 6th place division, Glacial 50K Ultra Marathon, October 2007
- Fin Del Mundo (end of the world) Marathon Ushuaia, Argentina March 6, 2007
- Goofy’s Race and a Half – Disney Half+Full Marathon Weekend, January 2006
- Marine Corp Marathon, 2005
- Appalachian Extreme Expedition Race, 2005
- 2nd Place, Antarctica Half Marathon, 2005
- St. George Marathon, 2004
- Primal Quest Eco-Adventure Race, 2003
- 13th Place, Wild Onion 24-hour Adventure Race, Chicago 2003
- Hood to Coast Relay, Portland, OR, 2003
- 1st Place, SKARE 36-Hour Adventure SOLO Race, 2003
- 19th Place, Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race, NYC, 2003
- 9th Place, Antarctica Marathon, 2003
- 19th Place, Eco-Challenge Fiji, 2002
- Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race, 2002
- 7th Place, Cal-Eco Adventure Race, CA 2002
- 11th Place, Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race Indianapolis, 2002
- 27th Place, Eco-Challenge New Zealand, October 2001
- 5th Place, Kettle Moraine Mountain Bike Race, WI, 2001
- 2nd Place, Sierra Challenge Adventure Race – California, 2001
- USA Supreme Expedition Race – Idaho, 2001
- Summit Mt. Rainier – Tahoma Glacier Direct, 2001
- 1st Place, Odyssey One-Day SOLO Race, 2001
- 13th Place, Rogaine 24 hour Orienteering Championships, 2001
- Eco-Challenge Borneo, 2000
- 1st Place, WAR 2K Sprint Adventure Race, 2000
- 3rd Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 2000
- 4th Place, Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race, 2000
- 4th Place, Florida Coast to Coast 48 hour Adventure Race, 2000
- Endorphin Fix – West Virginia – April 2000
1992-1999
- 1st Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 1999
- 9th Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 1999
- 1st Place, Pathfinder Challenge 2 Day Adventure Race, 1998
- Boston Marathon, 1998
- Boston Marathon, 1996
- 4th Place, Lake Zurich Duathlon, 1994
- 1st Place ALLSTATE Games Team Cycling 1993
- 2nd Place, ALLSTATE Games Individual Cycling 1993
- 1st Place ALLSTATE Games Individual Cycling 1992
- 2nd Place ALLSTATE Games Team Cycling 1992
- 2nd Place, Joliet Cycling Criterion, 1992
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