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 testing 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, and, crucially, what it takes to do this alongside balancing a full time, corporate job.
I have myself balanced that fine line, and have learnt so much about myself along the way and what I love about coaching is being a part of that journey for my clients and seeing the growth they experience, both as a runner and all the parts of life that surround 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 ultrarunner.
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 journey, and believe it's crucial to understand what you want to achieve holistically through your goals, far beyond getting to the finish line.
I want to help ensure that years after I work with my clients that they'll have a moment in life that they will be supported by drawing on the lessons they learned during this process, and never doubt their abilities in their running shoes and out.
Specialities & Services
Having worked up from being a beginner to covering a broad range of single stage (up to 100km) and multi stage distances, I can provide support across the spectrum and from starting point to finishing line.
I am a huge advocate for the benefits of cross training, and having completed a half ironman distance, I can also provide support to balance running training alongside other hobbies and interests, always with the goal of ensuring your training is, most importantly, enjoyable, and for you.
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 trusted to be part of someone else's journey to finding out why it is that they run, and to know that they are capable of anything they set out to achieve.
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.
