These are the athletes Jen coaches, in their own words. First-timers, masters athletes, Kona and Boston qualifiers, and World Championship racers. The quotes below are theirs, trimmed only for length.
"With Jen's guidance, I've raced 20 Ironmans, qualified for and competed at the Ironman World Championships three times, and finished 3rd overall and 2nd female at Ultraman Canada. She has believed in me on the days I didn't believe in myself and has always seen what I was capable of before I could see it."
"Coach Jen Harrison is an exceptional human being who somehow makes every athlete feel like they're her only athlete. She doesn't just see you as an athlete; she welcomes you into her family."
"She took a 59-year-old, sedentary me through sprint, Olympic, and a 70.3 before my first IRONMAN in Madison, and two more full finishes after that. Along the way I lost more than 40 pounds and learned to trust my training."
"Having a coach didn't just make me a faster triathlete, it brought sanity and structure to my chaotic schedule of work and two young kids. I never have to choose between being a dedicated parent and chasing my athletic goals."
"Under her guidance, I've set multiple marathon PRs, qualified for and raced the Boston Marathon twice, and completed four 70.3 Half Ironmans with steady, progressive improvement in every single race."
"Her highly communicative, down-to-earth coaching made all the difference. Thanks to her practical guidance, I qualified for both the 70.3 and Olympic Distance World Championships."
"I started working with Jen in my early 40's. I am now 60, with multiple age group wins, a trip to Kona, and an ongoing love for triathlon."
"Every single workout is intentional and individualized to me and my goals. When you're coached by Jen, you know the whole JHC community is rooting for you."
"Whether you are a die-hard athlete or a weekend warrior, Coach Jen is top notch. She will build a program that is different for each athlete, and that fits your specific wants and needs."
"I've been working with Jen for over 15 years and I've never even considered switching coaches. She expertly listens to your concerns, and anticipates your needs before you do."
"Jennifer Harrison is so supportive, responsive, and experienced. She has helped me become a better triathlete and a better coach, and I couldn't hope for a better person to have in my corner as I tackle my big, scary goals."
"Jen has to be the hardest working coach in triathlon. She meets the athlete where they are at and gets the challenges of the masters triathlete."
"Coach Jen is everything you could hope for in a coach: knowledgeable, patient, detail-oriented, responsive, and empathetic. She knows exactly when to challenge and when to offer support."
"From local races to Ironmans, if you want to take your performance to the next level JHC is the way to go. Personalized coaching at its best."
"She coached me to my first IRONMAN. Everything she does is personalized and she gets to know us not just as an athlete, but as a person."
"My husband Jon and I have been coached by Jen for the past 14 years. 20 years later in this sport and we are both still not only doing it but loving it."
"When I started with Coach Jenny, I was a burned-out runner who didn't own a bike. Through her coaching and belief in me, I have gone from learning the basics to qualifying for three World Championships."
"Numerous Ironmans, Kona, the Boston Marathon, trail races and 50 milers, and even the Leadville 100, Jen has been there for it all over the past 20 years. Her balance of feel and science is second to none."
"Jen takes the time to understand not just my training goals, but everything else happening in my life. Her coaching is about much more than workouts, it's about helping me become a stronger, healthier athlete while maintaining balance."
"Jen is amazing, I wish I met her 20 years sooner. With Jen, I am usually around the top 5 or better in my AG every race, and that's after a major hip injury and a broken shoulder."
Tell Jen about your goals and your next race. She reads every inquiry herself and usually replies within a day.