Jenny is the co-author of the best-selling Marathoning for Mortals and the newly released Running for Mortals, Training for Mortals Logbook and Run for Fun DVD. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and is a certified coach and personal trainer.
She is a Columnist for HEALTH Magazine, writes a weekly blog for Runners World, is a contributing writer for HerSports, and has written for Cooking Light, the Chicago Tribune, and Chicago Athlete Magazines.
Jenny began her running career struggling to get down the street. Step by step, she trained, raced and became a top-ranked endurance athlete. Her unique coaching style draws from her struggles to get started crossing the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Whether your goals are to get started and try running or walking or qualify for the Boston Marathon, Jenny can help you reach them.
Jenny is an accomplished endurance athlete and has competed in adventure races all over the world, including Eco-Challenge Borneo 2000, New Zealand 2001, Fiji 2002 and the Antarctica Marathon. She is a Boston Marathon qualified runner and veteran of over 20 marathons.
Coach Jenny has trained thousands of athletes of all levels. She is the Official Coach for The LaSalle Bank Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon, Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, The LaSalle Bank Columbus Half Marathon, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half and Full Marathon, and the OneAmerica Indy Mini Marathon.
Coach Jenny is co-owner of Chicago Endurance Sports, Chicago's largest multi-sport company. She trains athletes one-on-one as well as online, guiding and motivating them to reach their goals.