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Coach Jenny Hadfield of Chicago has been in the fitness field since 1989.

• Asst. Director: The NutraSweet Company Corporate Fitness Center (4 years)

Director: Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Corporate Fitness Center (5 years)
Owner and President: i-Think i-Can, inc. (3 years)
Head Coach: TEAM IN TRAINING The Leukemia Society of America

Provides fitness training, personal coaching one-on-one, virtual Training programs for long distance races: half and full marathon Educational presentation and clinics

Fun fact: "I am training John 'The Penguin' Bingham and his wife Karen for the Antartica Marathon in 2001."

Coaching philosophy:

• Listen to your body
• Variety is key
• Progress gradually
• Smile as you cross the finish, you must look good for that picture!
• Always maintain that sense of humor, if you can laugh at yourself you will go far!

Coaching experience:

• Head Coach: TEAM IN TRAINING The Leukemia Society of America

Coach marathon runners, run/walkers and walkers
Oversee all coaches and training programs for the Illinois chapter: marathon, cycling and triathlon training
• North Shore Running Program
• Half and Marathon Group Training Programs
• Chicago Half Marathon Training Program 

Areas of expertise:

• Strength training for runners 
• Flexibility 
• Successful with all levels, especially new runners 

Education:

• B.S. Exercise Physiology
• M.A. Exercise Science
• Advanced Certified Personal Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Certified Running Coach: The Leukemia Society of America 

Personal Training Goals for 2000:

• Finish the Eco-Challenge 2000 Adventure Race in Malaysia in August(8-12 day race) 
• Raise funds for the Leukemia Society 
• Complete the Ice Age 50-mile UltraMarathon in Wisonsin in May 
• Complete several shorter adventure races: Endorphin Fix in W. Virginia, Coast-to-Coast in Florida and the Pathfinder Challenge in Michigan 

Racing Experience:

• Running 

Marathons Completed: 17 
Half Marathons Completed: 24
10Ks: 40+
5Ks: 30+ 
• Adventure Racing 

Pathfinder Challenge Adventure Race 
- Oct. 1999 First Place 
- Oct. 1998 First Place 
- April 1999 10th Place 
• Multi Sport 

Duathlons Completed: 6 
Finish: Fourth Female 1994 
Triathlons Completed: 4 
Corporate: First place 1992, Second Place 1993 
• Bike Racing 

Cycling Velodrome Team Racing - Allstate Games Team: First Place 1993, Second Place 1993 Individual: First Place 1992, Second Place 1993 Cycling Criterion - Joliet Individual: Second Place 1992   

Email Coach Hadfield for fee schedule and if you have questions...