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Ironman coaching

Custom 140.6 training from Jennifer Harrison, a USA Triathlon Level 3 coach. Built around your life and the race you signed up for, whether it is your first Ironman or your next Kona qualification.

Kona

Athletes coached to the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

First finishes

Complete beginners taken to their first 140.6 finish line.

Custom plans

Every 140.6 build is written for you, never pulled off a shelf.

25+ years

Coaching Ironman athletes full time since 1999.

Coaching built for the full distance.

An Ironman asks a lot of your body and even more of your calendar. Jen starts by learning where your fitness is today, what your week really looks like, and what you want out of race day. The 140.6 plan comes from there, with swim, bike, and run structure delivered through TrainingPeaks and adjusted as your life happens.

You also get a race-day fueling and pacing strategy you practice long before the cannon goes off, a taper that lands you on the start line fresh, and a coach who has raced more than 225 triathlons herself. From IRONMAN Wisconsin to Kona, Jen has coached athletes across nearly every 140.6 course, online and in person in the Chicagoland area.

Questions athletes ask

How long does it take to train for an Ironman?
Most athletes build over several months. Jen sets the timeline to your starting fitness and your race date, then adjusts as life happens.
Can you coach a first-time Ironman athlete?
Yes. Jen has taken many athletes from their very first triathlon to an Ironman finish line, including complete beginners.
Do you offer online Ironman coaching?
Yes. Jen coaches Ironman athletes worldwide through TrainingPeaks, and works with athletes in the Chicagoland area in person.
What is included in Ironman coaching?
A custom 140.6 plan, swim, bike, and run structure, race-day fueling and pacing, taper planning, regular feedback, and access to the JHC community and camps.

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.