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Coaching, podcast, and community for resilient humans who run, lift, and live big lives.
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Whether you’re chasing your first 5K-50k or triathlon, lifting heavier than ever, or just wanting to feel sturdy and confident in daily life — my coaching blends endurance, strength, nutrition, and mindset support. No cookie-cutter plans, no “shrink your body” nonsense — just evidence-based training that meets you where you’re at.
Personalized training for everyday athletes who want to run (bike, swim) stronger, lift smarter, and feel more at home in their bodies.
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The Sturdy Girl Podcast is your go-to hangout for building strength from the inside out, blending real-talk on body image, mindset hacks, and resilience strategies. Each weekly episode delivers science-backed insights, actionable tips for your next run or lift, and Jess’s signature dose of humor. Tune in and join a community of everyday athletes who choose grit, curiosity, and self-compassion over standing still.
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Weekly episodes on body image, confidence, + resilience to help you live your big, rad, sturdy girl life.
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I help everyday athletes build strength, run smarter, and feel more at home in their bodies — without obsessing over shrinking them. Around here, sturdy means resilient, confident, and ready for a big, rad life.
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Erica A.
Going through life as a sturdy girl is just easier. I can lift a 50-pound bag of dog food without help, keep up with my demanding job, and I never take that strength for granted.
My fiancé is jealous of my upper body muscles.
Lexi B.
I’ve finished my first triathlon, marathon + 50k while becoming genuinely consistent with exercise for the first time in my life. What I love most is her ability to be both a dream enabler + a reality check.
Jess has completely transformed not just my fitness, but my relationship with training + my own capabilities."
Sarah C.
With Jess, I found a coach who got to know me, my goals, + tailored my program to fit where I was in my fitness journey. She’s been my guide through half-marathon training, 50k prep, + even recovery from an elbow fracture and surgery.
Jess has made me comfortable in my body, and embrace what I can do.
Libby C.
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Thornley M.
I trust her programming and feel confident candidly sharing what’s working… Together, we co-create training that flexes with my life while building toward my goals... I feel fully supported in every training cycle.
With Jess’ coaching + guidance, I’ve become a more confident + self-directed athlete.
Before coaching with Jess, I struggled with managing loads and volume while transitioning from powerlifting to running. Jess helped me enjoy the process, adjust for real life, and maintain my sanity with lifting and running. Game changer!
I was thrilled to finish my half marathon + keep my strength in the process.
Jess pushed me to set new goals I thought were unachievable, and helped me fulfill every one of them. I feel stronger overall than I ever have before.
I’ve been able to accomplish things on my life bucket list under Jess's training.
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