I had the honor of meeting Coach Jenny in 2001 when I was in a learn to run program. I was new to running and very uncomfortable with my lack of skill. Jenny’s easy spirit and kindness immediately put me to ease as we trained together for many years to come. Through her expertise I was able to cross the finish line of my first half marathon and many more since.
A few years later Jenny began coaching events and I knew that I wanted that experience and expertise to help the athletes of the events I manage to benefit. Jenny has a great way of making new athletes, injured athletes, fast runners, slow walkers and everyone in between feel special. She answers questions with insight and humor and never judging. She has many videos and other resources that she gladly shares with the participants helping them get to the start line healthy and happy. Then on race day she stands at the finish line greeting each one as a long lost friend as they accomplish their goal. What makes Coach Jenny so wonderful is she truly cares about each participant and their journey. She starts out as your coach and by the end she is truly a lifelong friend. I can think of no one else I would want at the finish line waiting for me.
