Darcy Ytterdahl

“Jennifer Harrison has coached me for six, going on seven seasons, and she has been relentless in her support of me and my goals, regardless of whether my own capabilities and motivation were peaking or faltering.  When I first approached Jenny, I had mostly completed local races and had only been doing tris for a couple years.  When I told her I wanted to qualify for ITU Worlds for the first time, she was completely committed to getting me there.  She not only got me there, but to six additional World Championships since that season.  Through countless races, ranging from small and local, to Ironman and World Championship races, and the Boston Marathon, Jenny has never wavered in her commitment to me, helping me achieve my goals, whether they were set high for a podium or a Worlds qualification, or if I was just aiming to have fun and finish.

Whether you are just starting out, or you are chasing podiums and lofty goals, there are certain qualities that a coach must bring to the table:

•    Timely workouts posted
•    Expedited communication after workouts uploaded
•    Available for questions not only during training, but leading into all races
•    Awareness and flexibility when life, injuries and illness get in the way of training
•    Excels at managing your training remotely, but also occasionally available for local workouts for one-on-one feedback
•    Treats you as if you are her only client, whether you are an elite, frequent podium visitor, or brand new and totally overwhelmed by what triathlon is all about….

Jennifer Harrison is a top caliber coach who excels on all of those qualities and many more!”