JENLENE NOWAK
RUNNING COACH

RRCA Certified Running Coach, RRCA Race Director & ACE Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Individual, Group & Virtual Training Programs for women including Experiences for Beginner & Returning Runners in the Northern Virginia area

I help women discover the joy and strength that comes with running. Whether you’re lacing up for the first time or chasing a new goal, I make running accessible, exciting, and achievable for everyday athletes like you.

With a mix of personal passion and professional experience, I provide the tools, support, and encouragement you need to become the runner you already have inside you. I’ll work with you one-on-one or in a group — pushing when you need it, cheering you on always, and customizing every step of the journey so you can smash your goals and go beyond what you thought was possible. Let’s hit the ground running — together!

Get to Know Me

Your Running Coach

I can't wait to go running with you. Seriously. Some of my favorite things are running, meeting new people and destination race vacations. In my opinion, there is no better way to get to know someone than lacing up and getting out in the great outdoors for some fresh air and running therapy. So I figured I combine all three of my passions and became a running coach!

I love running. I'm crazy about it actually. I'm so weird that I will plan vacations around it (Bonjour, Paris Marathon! Aloha, Honolulu Marathon!) or sign-up for a race the night before because I am in a cool city on a work trip (Hello, San Diego Half!) I've also been known to plan some pretty epic travel race adventures, just ask some of my friends (Hello, Jamaica mon!)

I've been running for over 30 years. I started out as a hurdler in 6th grade at my elementary school's annual field day and never looked back!

I'm an RRCA certified running coach, RRCA certified race director and ACE Certified Personal Trainer. I coach 5k, 10k and half marathon running classes for the Herndon Community Center in Northern Virginia. I'm a Girls on the Run Volunteer Coach and lead corporate fitness initiatives. I also coach several private running clients.

I've completed 12 full and 30 half marathons, several international races, triathlons, relay races, 10 milers, theme runs and 5k's with a couple of cycling tours in between. I've had a blast participating in and finishing each one!

My promise: I make running FUN and accessible. I am able to fit it into your busy schedule. I will hold you accountable. I will complete each session by your side and guarantee you leave with a smile on your face. You will look forward to running, not dreading it.

My focus: Beginner runners, everyday athletes & former runners who want to get back into running shape. Also, the wanderlust runner!

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Be active. Be adventurous. Be extraordinary.

My Classes

I customize my sessions to athletes of all ages and experience levels, with a focus on beginner and returning runners. Whether you are interested in working on a particular facet of your running or would like to improve your overall athletic performance, we can work together to come up with the best training plan for you. Check out my offerings and let me know what you’re interested in.