Coaching Series Episode 5: Jenna Wrieden – Hoka NAZ Elite (IHA Episode 453)

Jenna Wrieden is the assistant coach for Hoka NAZ Elite. She joined their coaching staff in January of 2021 after a long and successful coaching career in the NCAA system. She has lived all over the country for her coaching career including Appalachian State, ZAP Fitness, her alma mater Arizona State University, High Pointe University, Queens University, and most recently the University of Louisville. Jenna also ran at Arizona State University with Amy Cragg and Des Linden! I loved hearing about her role at NAZ Elite, her journey to get there, and being a mom and a coach. Thank you to V.O2 for sponsoring this series of the podcast! Go to VDotO2.com and use the code “Lindsey” for 20% off the Adaptive Trainer service. If you want to learn more about utilizing V.O2 for coaching, email me at Lindsey@sandyboyproductions.com. What we talked about: 5:30- Her path to becoming a coach 7:10- Running for Arizona State University 18:35- Getting the job at NAZ Elite 30:35- Creating a strong team culture 33:35- Coaching with a family 40:00- Transitioning to coaching longer distances 41:40- Writing training for each different athlete 43:20- Jenna’s coaching role 45:20- Coaching with Alan Culpepper 47:00- Recruiting new athletes to the team 51:20- End of podcast questions Show notes: Jenna’s NAZ Elite bio NAZ Elite on Instagram Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: V.O2 Use code “Lindsey” for 20% off the Adaptive Trainer service. If you want to learn more about utilizing V.O2 for coaching, email me at Lindsey@sandyboyproductions.com