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The Coach Jenny Show

by Coach Jenny Hadfield

Jenny Hadfield, aka "Coach Jenny," is a popular columnist for Runner's World, author of the Running for Mortals and Marathoning for Mortals book series, founder of The Challenge life performance program, and Marathon Expeditions, where she hosts running, hiking, and active vacations all over the world. It takes a village to train an athletes, and in this show, she shares tips, answers your questions, and hosts a village of performance experts to find tools, tricks and strategies listeners can use.

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Episodes

  1. The 7 Most Common Long Run Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    COACH JENNY SHOW- EPISODE 44 - COACH JENNY - The 7 Most Common Long Run Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 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...

  2. Recover Like the Pro's with NormaTec CEO Gilad Jacobs

    COACH JENNY - EPISODE 43 - GILAD JACOBS - Recover Like the Pro's with NormaTec CEO Gilad Jacobs Gilad Jacobs is the CEO of Boston-based NormaTec Industries, a global leader in medical and sports technology. The son of NormaTec's founder, Dr. Jacobs, Gilad saw incredible potential in harnessing…

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  3. Running Strong with Keith Hanson

    COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 42 - Running Strong with Keith Hanson Keith Hanson is the co-author of two books, the Hanson's Marathon Method and the Hanson's Half Marathon Method. Keith is co-founder of the Olympic Development Program - the Hanson's-Brooks Distance Project and the Hanson's Running...

  4. Running Reinvented with ElliptiGO CEO Bryan Pate

    COACH JENNY - EPISODE 41 - Running Reinvented with ElliptiGO CEO Bryan Pate In 2005, during his federal court clerkship, Bryan approached Brent Teal, a friend and former Palomar co-worker, with the idea for the ElliptiGO. In 2008, after three years of working with Brent on designing, developing,...

  5. Let Your Mind Run with Deena Kastor

    COACH JENNY - EPISODE 40 - Let Your Mind Run with Deena Kastor Deena Kastor is one of the world's most extraordinary female athletes. Her career is earmarked by her groundbreaking 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon in Athens, Greece, which shattered a 20-year medal draught for U.S. women…

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  6. Strength Train Like Pro Runners with Jason Fitzgerald

    COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 39 - Strength Train Like Pro Runners with Jason Fitzgerald Jason Fitzgerald is a USA Track and Field certified coach, 2:39 marathoner, and Men's Running Magazine's 2017 Influencer of the Year. Through the award-winning Strength Running blog, coaching programs, and...

  7. North - Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail with Scott Jurek

    COACH JENNY - EPISODE 38 - SCOTT JUREK: North - Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail with Scott Jurek Scott Jurek is considered one of the greatest long distance runners of all time. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning's elite trail and road events including the...

  8. The Egoscue Method for Postural Therapy with Roxanne Harley

    COACH JENNY - EPISODE 37 - ROXANNE HARLEY - THE EGOSCUE METHOD FOR POSTURAL THERAPY Roxanne Harley is a posture alignment specialist who practices the Egoscue Method, a postural therapy designed to eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery. It focuses on a series of gentle stretches and...

  9. Trail Running with Ultra-Runner Zac Marion

    COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 36 - TRAIL RUNNING WITH ULTRA-RUNNER ZAC MARION TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:42 HOW ZAC BEGAN HIS JOURNEY INTO RUNNING 10:00 TRANSITIONING FROM SHORT DISTANCES TO MARATHONS 16:14 THE ULTRA RUNNING COMMUNITY 22:07 THE MOST BRUTAL COURSE ZAC RAN 23:47 THE ABILITY TO ADAPT…

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  10. The Advanced Sweat Test

    COACH JENNY - EPISODE 35 - BROOKE SCHOHL - THE ADVANCED SWEAT TEST Brooke Schohl is a Registered Sports Dietitian and the owner of Fuel to the Finish Endurance Nutrition Coaching in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an avid triathlete, having completed many triathlons of all distances including 3…

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  11. How to Hydrate for Optimal Health and Performance with Sports Scientist Andy Blow

    EP/34 - How to Hydrate for Optimal Health and Performance with Sports Scientist Andy Blow Coach Jenny and Andy Blow the founder of Precision Hydration discuss the essential role hydration plays in the life of athletes. Recommendations and strategies for how to properly hydrate and fuel for…

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  12. The Future of E-Bikes and Adventure Bikes for Women with Jocelyn Vande Velde of Trek Bikes

    Coach Jenny and Jocelyn Vande Velde the City Bike Brand Manager of Trek Bikes discuss the future of bikes and how women are transforming the marketplace and the types of products being created. The benefits and different types of E-Bikes are also explored and Jocelyn announces Trek's new Gravel...

  13. Improve Your Fitness, Nutrition, & Strength Goals with Sports Dietician Pam Bede

    Coach Jenny and Pamela Bede discuss how to improve nutritional foundations for 2018. This episode will help you create and improve your fitness, nutrition, and strength goals for those looking to lose weight, improve energy, health, and performance. Pamela Bede is a certified specialist in sports...

  14. Triathlon Training for Tips, Adventure Racing Stories and more!

    In this episode, I talk with Barry Siff, the current President of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors about his adventures in triathlons and adventure racing around the world. From Fiji, to Borneo, and Kona Hawaii, Barry discusses how he got into endurance sports and how endurance sports helped...

  15. Tina Muir How Quitting Running Led to Her Greatest Achievement

    Tina Muir is a 2:36 marathoner and Great Britain runner, and the host of the popular Running for Real Podcast. She shocked the running world in 2017 by taking a hiatus from her running career to focus on starting a family and overcoming amenorrhea. In this episode, we discuss: How Tina rose to...

  16. Success Warriors Series - The Key to Thriving in Success - The Coach Jenny Show

    Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success. These are shorter podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how they got...

  17. Success Warriors Series - Persevering to Success -The Coach Jenny Show

    Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success. These are shorter podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how they got...

  18. Success Warriors Series - How Patience Leads to Success -The Coach Jenny Show

    Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success. These are shorter 15-30 min podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how...

  19. Success Warriors Series - Opening Yourself Up for Success - The Coach Jenny Show

    Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success. These are shorter 15-30 min podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how...

  20. Lessons from The Breaking2 Project with Dr. Skiba

    On May 6, 2017, three runners attempted to break the two-hour marathon barrier. Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge ran the fastest marathon in history at 2 hours and 25 seconds. Dr. Phillip Skiba was part of Nike's scientific team for the Breaking2 project. He is board certified in both family medicine and...

  21. #AskCoachJenny The Number One Mistake Runners Make with Long Runs

    In this episode I share the number one mistake I see runners make this time of year with your long run training. I also talk about how I deal with taper madness and answer two great questions on how to adjust long run schedules a few weeks or months out from the race, and why training by minutes...

  22. How to Overcome Mental Barriers with Boston Bound Author Elizabeth Clor

    Have you ever wanted something so badly that your mind became your biggest obstacle? In this episode of The Coach Jenny Show, I talk with Boston Bound author and runner Elizabeth Clor about her seven-year journey to overcoming mental barriers and qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you've ever...

  23. How to Train for a High Altitude Race in Low Altitude with Ultra Runner Dylan Bowman

    In this episode of The Coach Jenny Show, I talk with pro ultra-runner Dylan Bowman, who is the director of endurance for Hypoxico Altitude Training and works with some of the best athletes and sports teams in the world to maximize performance. He's coming off a recent and impressive win at the…

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  24. Dream Big, Run Far, Crush Goals - Ultra-Runner Fran Libasci

    Imagine standing at the start line of a race that last six days and your goal is to run as many miles as you can in that period of time. Now imagine 90 degree heat and humidity and wind storms. That is what 65 year old ultra-runner Fran Libasci was up against in her recent quest to tame her…

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  25. The Coach Jenny Show with Mark Gainey CEO of Strava

    In this episode of The Coach Jenny Show, I talk with Mark Gainey, CEO of Strava, the social network for athletes. Mark shares the story of how the Strava brand was created, how it evolved its fanatical following (and saved one rider's life), and how Strava empowers a global community of everyday...

  26. #19: The Best Types of Massage for Runners with Holley DeShaw

    Podcast 19: The Best Types of Massage for Runners This is part two of the interview with Holley DeShaw is a licensed massage and sports performance specialist. In this episode we discuss: Best types of massage for runners. How to tailor massage to improved performance. How to find the right…

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  27. #18: The Art of Recovery and Performance Holley DeShaw

    Podcast 18: The Art of Recovery and Performance Holley DeShaw is a licensed massage and sports performance specialist and has 13 years of experience in working on the human body and thousands of hours of hands on therapy with some of the most elite athletes in the World. When it comes to Teams…

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  28. Podcast 17|How to Run Injury Free for Life - The Body Mechanic Todd Eekhoff

    In podcast episode 17: This is part II of the interview with Physical Therapist and owner of Todd's Body Shop, Todd Eekhoff (aka, The Body Mechanic). At what point should a runner see a physical therapist? [00 - 2:30] How pro athletes utilize physical therapy to perform at their best. [2:31…

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  29. Podcast 16 | The Four Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them

    In podcast episode 16: If you've ever had an injury or want to prevent them, this is one show you don't want to miss! Introduction to Physical Therapist and owner of Todd's Body Shop, Todd Eekhoff [00 - 5:00]. The most common running injuries, what they are, why they happen, and how to fix them...

  30. Podcast 15 | A 5-Minute Active Warm Up for Runners

    Use this five minute active warm up before your running and walking workouts. In this warm up, I guide you through a series of dynamic warm up exercises as well and walking to prepare you for your workout ahead. This warm up gradually increases your circulation to your working muscles, activates...

  31. Podcast 14| What to Eat Before, During, and After a Run and Race

    In podcast episode 14: Sports Nutritionist and Author of Run to Lose, Pam Bede shares what to eat before a run and race, when to eat it and what not to eat. [1:00 - 6:50] How to fuel before a race that starts in late morning like the Boston and New York City Marathons, evening like Vegas Rock n...

  32. Podcast 13| How to Lose Weight while Running, Training, and Racing

    In podcast episode 13: Introduction to Sports Nutritionist and Author of Run to Lose, Pam Bede [00 - 4:19] How to lose weight while training for a race [4:20 - 11:15] The easiest way to lose weight with running how running "low" can help you burn more fat [11:16 - 19:15] How to lose and maintain...

  33. Podcast 12| Running in Cuba, on Broadway, Holiday Gifts, and Winter Training Tips

    In podcast episode 12: We chit chat about running the Havana Half Marathon in Cuba, and running on Broadway.[00 - 12:08] You'll learn: Our Top Five Favorite Holiday Gifts for Runners and a Special Song [12:09 - 27:18] Two Perfect Holiday Workouts to Boost Metabolism in 30 Minutes or Less [27:19 -...

  34. Podcast 11| Running on Snow, Portion Control, Side Stitches, and More

    In podcast episode 11: We chit chat about Chicago Cubs, the South of France Running Cruise and the Holiday Challenge [00 - 8:00] You'll learn: Simple ways to control your portions [8:01 - 18:42] Success Stories! [18:43 - 20:52] How to transition safely into a high cushion, low drop running shoe...

  35. Podcast | How to Recover Efficiently After a Race

    In podcast episode 10: We chit chat about the new format of the Chicago Marathon and the Chicago Cubs, and the South of France Running Cruise[00 - 9:05] Coach Jenny (CJ) answers Jack's question on How to recover after a hard race[9:06 - 20:50] How to transition to indoor running safely and…

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  36. Podcast | Trail Running Tips and What To Wear on Cool Weather Runs

    In podcast episode 9: We're back from our summer break and share a little about our adventures [00 - 5:00] Coach Jenny (CJ) answers Beth's question on how to get your running motivation back. [5:05 - 11:30] CJ talks about how to race with her Flow-Based running strategy. [11:32 - 19:18] CJ shares...

  37. Podcast | 10 Simple Sleep Strategies for Runners

    In podcast episode 8: We share more inspiring #TimelessChallenge Success Stories [00 - 5:50] You'll learn how to improve your sleep and your performance. Coach Jenny shares the impact her extreme sleep deprivation had on her life. [5:50 - 26:00] How to train through pregnancy and how to adjust…

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  38. Episode 7: How to Run Hills Correctly (and Happily)

    In episode 7: I share how my renewal habit is helping me become a better coach. You'll hear about Andi's spring healthy habits focus, as well as some other inspiring ways to renew and refresh your life this season. [00 - 12:30] Learn what the Challenge 2016 Program is and how to join [12:31 -...

  39. Ep. 6: Six Ways to Declutter Your Life and Improve Your Performance

    In episode 6: You'll learn six spring rituals to renew your running and life performance. You'll be motivated by some recent race success stories using Coach Jenny's Flow-Based Racing in Color strategy. You'll be challenged to take the Coach Jenny's Timeless Challenge, learn a few fun workouts…

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  40. How to Pace Yourself During a Half or Full Marathon

    In this episode, we answer running questions and share a finish strong strategy for pacing yourself during a half or full marathon. You'll learn how to run your best race on any given day. I share how to train for multiple races in a season, and how to train in between each race. We discuss how…

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  41. How to Run Faster, Improve Form (and more) with Interval Workouts

    In this episode, we talk about how to boost metabolism with non-exercise activity during the day, and how to lose or at least maintain your weight on a cruise. I explain what running intervals are, how to run them safely and effectively to improve speed, and share two workouts you'll love. We…

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  42. Episode 3: Heart Rate Training, Running Through Menopause, and Marathon Weight Gain

    In this episode, Jenny and Andi talk about the benefits of their healthy habits challenge. Jenny explains the February Challenge, a new strength training routine for runners, and the importance of boosting our NEAT factor for weight control. Jenny answers training questions on running and...

  43. Episode 2: How to Train to Have a Breakthrough Year

    In this episode: Coach Jenny and Andi talk holiday activity. Whether New Year's Resolutions help or hurt. Simple, effective ways to train for a breakthrough running year. A sneak peek at the January Challenge. How to get back into running after sickness. How to safely shorten your training…

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  44. Episode : Intro to the Show and Running Tips

    In episode 1, Coach Jenny Hadfield introduces the podcast, the show's personalities, talks tips for surviving the holidays and a new challenge for 2016.

About this show

Jenny Hadfield, aka "Coach Jenny," is a popular columnist for Runner's World, author of the Running for Mortals and Marathoning for Mortals book series, founder of The Challenge life performance program, and Marathon Expeditions, where she hosts running, hiking, and active vacations all over the world. It takes a village to train an athletes, and in this show, she shares tips, answers your questions, and hosts a village of performance experts to find tools, tricks and strategies listeners can use.

Hosted by

Coach Jenny Hadfield

Produced by Jenny Hadfield

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Coach Jenny Show have?

The Coach Jenny Show has 44 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 22, 2018.

What is The Coach Jenny Show about?

Jenny Hadfield, aka "Coach Jenny," is a popular columnist for Runner's World, author of the Running for Mortals and Marathoning for Mortals book series, founder of The Challenge life performance program, and Marathon Expeditions, where she hosts running, hiking, and active vacations all over the...

How often does The Coach Jenny Show release new episodes?

The Coach Jenny Show publishes monthly, based on its 44 episodes since December 2015.

Who hosts The Coach Jenny Show?

The Coach Jenny Show is created and hosted by Coach Jenny Hadfield.
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