Name: Jenny Tobin

Birthdate: 10/31/1968

Hometown: Boise, Idaho

Education: Master in Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Coaching Certifications: USATF Level, Reebok Spin Instructor, taught Triathlon class at BSU

Top Running Accomplishments:

Top 5-10 Running Accomplishments:

Marathon Olympic Trials in 2000

Collegiate runner 400m-½ marathon

Xterra professional triathlete- usually top 3 fastest run split 

Spartan Obstacle Course World Champion 2011

Broken Arrow 50K 1st 50-54 age group 2022

USATF XC National Champs 9th 50-54 2022

Robie Creek Masters Champ 2022

USATF Trail Marathon National Championships, 2nd 50-54 Master Female—2020

USATF XC Nationals 3rd 50-54 Master Female 2021

About Jenny:

Jenny is a lifelong endurance enthusiast who thrives on outdoor adventures, whether on trails or the open road. A physical education teacher, she is passionate about all sports and staying active, rarely sitting still. Jenny's athletic journey began at the age of 3 ½ as a swimmer, followed by soccer in kindergarten, and later expanded to volleyball, basketball, track, and cross country. She played college basketball for a year before running cross country and track at Willamette University.

After college, Jenny transitioned to triathlons while continuing to compete in running races, qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials in 2000. She then became a professional triathlete and duathlete, earning numerous accolades. During this time, she also excelled in bike racing, ranking among the top 25 American riders at the renowned Women’s Challenge.

As her triathlon career began to wind down, Jenny turned to Spartan Obstacle Course Racing, where she achieved remarkable success, becoming the Spartan World Champion and Spartan Series Champion in her 40s. Although she scaled back on racing during the Covid pandemic, she now participates in select events each year, often persuaded by her love for competition and camaraderie.

Jenny considers herself a "jack of all trades, master of none" and has coached triathletes and runners at various levels, including her own children, who are impressive runners in their own right. With a wealth of experience across diverse sports, Jenny offers valuable insights and perspectives on what it takes to be prepared and perform at one's best for any event. She loves to move and connect with others who share her passion for an active lifestyle.

What inspired you to become a coach? 

Jenny became a coach because she had some great coaches, and they had such a lasting effect on her.  She believes sports teaches us so many life lessons and she wants to help others be the best they can be!

Best tip for a new runner?Never give up, one foot in front of the other no matter what the pace is and stay positive!  Smile!!!

Favorite running fuel? I like to eat oatmeal for breakfast as my race fuel. During races I eat Chomps or GU gels.

Favorite post run food? Sushi, sushi and more sushi

Motivational warm up song: Tom Petty- American Girl

How can you help a client reach their goal? 

"I like to think that I’m good at helping people set realistic goals and know the steps to achieve them.  I’m a life coach in some ways; I can help clients when life throws obstacles at them, when life gets messy and hard and how sports/running can help you through those rough patches to reach success in all areas of life." Jenny

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