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Cycling & swim coaching

Specialized single-sport coaching for gravel racing, cyclocross, century rides, open-water racing, and ultra-distance swims. Structured plans from a USA Triathlon Level 3 coach.

Gravel & CX

Race-specific preparation for gravel events and cyclocross.

Open water

From your first open-water race to marathon swims.

Power-based

Bike training built on power, heart rate, and how you respond.

25+ years

Coaching endurance athletes full time since 1999.

One sport, full focus.

Not everyone wants three sports. Cyclists come to Jen for structured power-based training for gravel races, cyclocross seasons, and long-course events. Swimmers come for open-water racing and ultra-distance swims, with the technique and pacing work those events demand.

Your plan lives in TrainingPeaks, adapts to your schedule, and points at your race calendar. Jen coaches cyclists and swimmers online worldwide and in person around Chicagoland.

Questions athletes ask

Do you coach cyclists who are not triathletes?
Yes. Jen coaches dedicated cyclists for gravel races, cyclocross, centuries, and stage events.
Do you coach open-water swimmers?
Yes, from first open-water races to ultra-distance swims, including sighting, pacing, and cold-water preparation.
Is the bike training power-based?
Yes, when you have a power meter. Jen also builds effective plans around heart rate and perceived effort.
Can I switch to triathlon later?
Easily. Many single-sport athletes eventually add the other disciplines, and the coaching grows with you.

Work with Jen Harrison.

Every athlete's journey is unique. Share your goals and what you're working toward next. Jennifer personally reviews every inquiry and will connect with you directly.