Coach: Jenn Humphries
Introduction & Bio
Growing up, I was never 'the sporty one', but always had a love for being outside in nature, out on the trails near where I was lucky enough to grow up and always curious with a sense of adventure.
As I grew older, I found a love for training in the gym, and the sense of confidence that I took from beginning to test my ability, and the stereotype I'd always given myself.
This carried on for years, through so many different styles of training, until I finally felt brave enough to lace up an old, battered pair of trainers and head out on an empty road during the pandemic.
For weeks, I ran/walked up a hill and added one more lap of the field to my run, until I hit that elusive 5k.
Since Spring 2020, those laps have continued on to see me complete 2 road marathons, podium trail half marathons, multiple 50k ultramarathons, place 5th female in my first 110k multistage, complete a 250k multistage, and most recently achieve 3rd female in my first 100km.
My coaching style recognises what it takes to work up from being a beginner to ultra distance and I am passionate about helping people achieve this sustainably alongside the other demands of life.
Alongside my coaching, I work full time as a consultant on climate and nature policy, and have learnt the challenges of balancing it and trying to keep enjoying it.
Coaching Philosophy & Approach
My coaching philosophy comes from the key lesson that ultrarunning has provided me with.
That life, and all the highs and lows that come with it, is what makes you a better, more resilient, more driven, more capable runner.
And that ultrarunning, or running of any distance and all the lessons you learn while doing it, make you better equipped for life.
I have been on such a personal journey alongside my running one, and have grown in ways I couldn't have imagined.
There is no doubt a place for focusing on times and podiums in this sport, but there's nothing I love more than watching someone realise how much more there is to be gained from the process of just committing to a goal and proving you can show up for yourself.
The benefits of this go far, far beyond the moment you cross that finish line and want to achieve holistically through your goals, far beyond getting to the finish line.
My hope is always that years after I have worked with a client they'll have a moment on the trail or in life when they can draw on what they learnt about themselves during our time working together and remind themselves they're capable, job done!
Specialities & Services
Using my experience working up from beginner to long distance, I can support runners looking to train across the spectrum - from lacing up to finishing line!
I am a huge advocate for the benefits of cross training having completed a half ironman distance triathlon this year and want to ensure my clients can balance running training alongside other sports they enjoy, always with the goal of ensuring the training is enjoyable and works for each client individually.
Coaching Focus Areas:
- Multi Stage Events
- First Time Ultra Runners
- Time Management & Prioritisation
- Personal Growth & Self Development
Testimonials & Success Story
'Built a really lovely relationship with Jenn and super easy to work with.
She adapted to my ever changing routine super smooth and I felt super supported throughout.'
- Georgina Webb
'Jenn was amazing to work with. She is very pragmatic and adaptable, which I found not only invaluable but absolutely necessary with the pressures of my job.
She was super communicative and ready to give me a pep talk whenever I needed it!'
- Lucy Preston
Why I Coach?
Getting into trail running has brought so much into my life, from personal confidence to a whole new community of friends.
I think it is a real honour to be invited into someone else's journey to finding out what they're capable of.
My vision as a coach is to always be the one person we need in our lives that tells us 'you can do this', and seeing that moment of 'I did this' when a client achieves their goal is what excites me the most.
