About Coach Jess

Jessica Stanford is a successful long distance masters runner and running coach. She began training more seriously at 44 years of age, after her youngest of 7 sons turned 4 years old. Since then she has mastered the skills of balancing work, family, and training.


Her running accomplishments include:

  • 3 age group American long distance racing records
  • #1 national AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World ranking
  • #6 world AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World ranking
  • Age group USATF National Championship for the half marathon
  • Age group USATF National Championship for the trail marathon

She also actively serves with the USATF Utah chapter as secretary, a certified track and field official, and former masters long distance running chairperson.


Coach Jess has been coaching runners for many years. Many of her runners are dedicated toward their goals and have achieved life changing breakthroughs.


Whether you want to run your first half or full marathon, get a new personal record in any event, or learn how to balance training and home life, Coach Jess can help you get there fast!

Level 1 Certified Coach

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