Jackie Hoffman – Ogden Running Coach
From: $85.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
50% off your first month! Working with runners of all paces and distances, but specialize in longer distances, 1/2 marathon and up (road and trail)!
Description
Jackie is an Ogden running coach specializing in helping people tackle new distances from the 5k to the marathon, as well as taking on new challenges like trail running. She competed in collegiate cross country and has helped friends and family reach their goals, all the way up to the 50k, and she’s ready to help you accomplish your goals too!
*** 50% off First Month of month-to-month Coaching – Coupon Code: 50%hoffman ***
***Limited roster space – please reach out to Jackie first to ensure a good fit***
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: North Ogden, UT
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only
SPECIALTIES
New, medium, and advanced runners. Road or trail! I love helping people exceed on either/or both but I especially love longer distances and helping folks get into trail running, achieve a marathon finish, achieve a Boston Qualification, or simply look for structure in your training!
PHILOSOPHY
My coaching style is mainly that I want you to have FUN on your run and enjoy the process, but also yield results! While I want to challenge you and help you reach your potential, I also know that real life happens. My hope is to motivate you all while helping a training plan and schedule that works for you. I have helped 5k runners to ultra marathoners in various stages of life, helped moms (as a mom myself!) get back into running, helped new runners achieve their first finish line, etc.! I am here to accompany you in your next running journey, whatever that looks like for you.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
I began ‘coaching’ as a volunteer in 2014 for multiple high school and kids camps. I then started as a Girls On the Run assistant coach and really found that I loved it! As life progressed, I began working for a running store and got more and more involved in the training groups we had from 1/2 to full marathons, all the while self coaching and navigating through my own races.
Eventually after multiple requests from friends, and previously feeling unequipped to give myself the title of ‘coach’, I finally said yes and decided to further pursue this journey! I took things to the next level to safely and responsibly begin coaching and received my coaching certification from RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) in March of 2021.
I have since (2020-2023) been coaching athletes anywhere from 5ks to half marathons to marathons and ultras. I’ve uncovered a true passion and I am so excited to be continuing this journey!
ABOUT ME
Hi there!
Thanks for visiting this site. I’m Jackie Hoffman, and I like to run!
Trail or road, doesn’t matter, I just like it! I started running in 2011 as a way to gather my thoughts and relieve my inner anxiety and depression. Somehow I was talked into walking onto my college cross country team and the rest is history as they say.
From 2012 to 2016 I competed in NAIA and NCAA colligate cross country. I took that passion with me into the professional world as I completed my masters and began working at a running store in Virginia ‘for fun’ as a marketing and events manager.
Overtime, it became clear this career path was the route for me and for the 5 years I have been working for Salomon running as a Marketing Manager for North America. Through my work I get to oversee sponsored races and events in the US, teach trail running clinics, lead group runs, volunteer and compete at races, and interact with a whole bunch of amazing runners that are both new and veterans of the sport.
Eventually after multiple requests from friends, and previously feeling unequipped to give myself the title of ‘coach’, I finally said yes and decided to further pursue this journey! I took things to the next level to safely and responsibly begin coaching and received my coaching certification from RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) in 2021.
In 2023 I became a mom to a beautiful baby boy and now have had to privilege of not only experiencing the postpartum return to running myself, but being able to coach and encourage other moms through that process as well.
Since 2020, I have since been coaching athletes anywhere from 5ks to half marathons to marathons and ultras. I’ve uncovered a true passion and I am so excited to be continuing this journey! I find so much joy in being your cheerleader through your run journey and hope to have the opportunity to help you find structure in your training, balance in your everyday/ fitness life, and of course help you achieve your goals with whatever your WHY is in training.
BIG INFLUENCES
- My past coaches
- Lauren Fleshman
- Kara Goucher
RACING HISTORY
- Collegiate runner in both NAIA and NCAA divisions (D2)
- First time marathon in 2015- BQ of 3:26
- Boston Marathon finish 2018 – 3:11:00
- Road Half marathon PR – 1:27
- 10k PR – 40:11
- Handful of 50ks
- Mount St. Helens circumnavigation
- Pregnant Half Marathon – Antelope Island half 2022 – 1:50:30
CERTIFICATIONS
- RRCA Certified Coach – Level 1
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Girls on the Run Coach
PRs
- 5k – 18:30, Santa Clara Invitational 2012
- 10k – 39:30, Thanksgiving Turkey 10k 2023
- 1/2 Marathon – 1:21:43, Haunted Half 2024
- Marathon – 2:54:43 CIM 2024
- Trail 1/2 Marathon – 1:29:03 Farmville 1/2 2017
- Trail 50k – 6:00:00 Two Peaks Ultra 2019
CONTACT JACKIE
Finding a coach who is a great fit for you is really important. We encourage you to email your coach prior to signing up so you can connect, communicate, and ensure a good athlete/coach fit.
SOCIAL
Megan Knauer –
I got to work with Jackie for a little bit while trying to figure out my next marathon goal. As a coach, she is patient, understanding and excited for you. As a person, she is wonderful! She provided consistent feedback and support with the training plan and developing my goals and was an absolute help and pleasure to work with.
Lisa Fisher –
Jackie is awesome! After facing a number of injuries and setbacks in my marathoning journey, I was in search of a coach that would help me get back on track for the 2025 Chicago Marathon. Jackie created a plan that was right for me, helped me adjust when needed, and gave me all the tools to build my confidence back up to go after goals I wouldn’t have otherwise. I ended 2025 with a Marathon PR and a ton of momentum to get after it in 2026!
Jackie will meet you wherever you are at now, take the time to understand what’s important to you, and will work with you every step of the way. If you need that extra push to stay motivated and want to have a clear training plan that will help you reach your running goals, Jackie is the coach for you!
Lindsey Singhavi –
I worked with Jackie in 2025 after coming back from an injury, with the goal of becoming a stronger and faster runner, especially as I built toward my December marathon at CIM. Jackie put together a thoughtful, intentional training plan that emphasized quality over quantity, which made all the difference for me. Her approach helped me stay healthy, consistent, and confident throughout the year while still making meaningful gains.
Thanks to Jackie’s coaching, I set PRs across every distance I raced this year, including the 5K, half marathon, and marathon. I broke sub-1:50 in the half, went sub-4 in the marathon with a 56-minute PR at CIM, and cut a full minute off my 5K time. Beyond the results, I felt stronger, more resilient, and better prepared on race day than I ever have before.
Jackie’s support, communication, and ability to tailor training to where I was physically and mentally made her an incredible coach to work with. I’m so grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any runner looking to improve while staying healthy and balanced.
Maddy –
Jackie is an incredible coach and partner for whatever training you might task her with! I worked with Jackie for nearly all of 2025 – building toward the Chicago Marathon in October. Not only did she successfully help me cross the finish line of my first ever marathon, she also coached me to a 10k PR and Half-Marathon PR (in the middle of my marathon block)!
I felt incredibly prepared for each race, and I always appreciated Jackie’s calm demeanor and confidence in my abilities. Every hard workout she was ready to celebrate, and even when I had some low moments, she never let me dwell on those days or workouts. I think I had an incredibly successful year, running more than I ever have, and I would hire Jackie again in a heartbeat!
Joanna Schaefer –
Working with Coach Jackie has been one of the most positive and transformative experiences in my running journey. She brings an incredible balance of compassion, encouragement, and high standards that consistently help me grow as both a runner and a person.
What sets her apart is how deeply she cares, not just about performance, but about me, the person behind the all the miles. She checks in regularly, always listening with patience and empathy, and she’s helped me navigate the inevitable highs and lows with grace and perspective. Whether I’m celebrating a breakthrough or working through a setback, she meets me exactly where I am, while gently reminding me of where I want to go.
Her coaching style is a perfect blend of support and accountability that helps me aim high and dig deep. She celebrates the wins, big and small, with genuine joy. That mix has significantly helped me meet my goals.
I feel incredibly lucky to have her guidance. If you’re looking for a coach who will champion your goals while helping you stay grounded and motivated, Coach Jackie is your person.
BL –
I have nothing but good things to say about Jackie. I can tell that she genuinely cares about her athletes and is passionate about helping them reach their goals. She is also super easy going and flexible with whatever comes up, even if it includes my own indecision about what race to do. If I have any questions or concerns about my training plan or any niggles that come up during the week she is always responsive and helpful. Jackie is also a super human because she had a baby and still checked in with me on my training plan for the week like it was no big deal. I feel lucky to have Jackie coaching me and wish I would’ve started working with her sooner.
David Josephson –
Jackie has been amazing, starting with my personal history and covering past performance, athletic background, medical issues, injuries, preferences, and short and long term goals and then developing a training plan that was updated weekly based on my feedback and progress. I went from couch to half marathon and hit my A goal and felt more comfortable and prepared than I had in any past running race. Jackie strikes a perfect balance of structure and flexibility and I am excited to keep moving forward under her guidance!
Samantha Goldklang –
Working with Jackie has been great! She’s so supportive and responsive and I felt really ready for my race. She was flexible around my schedule and other activities I do which was so appreciated!!
Kyra_Siler –
Jackie is an amazing coach. This training was a lot different for me since I just had a baby. I have never trained post partum before. Jackie was with me the entire way. The hardest part for me was adjusting my training as abdominal pain was happening without feeling like a failure. However, She was gentle and stern to ensure that I healed and was able to complete my training. She adjusted my train plan based upon my body needs on a weekly basis. As she did this she also adjusted my state of mind for training. I now view training as an act of body respect. I have accomplished my goals and stayed healthy, I could not have done it without Jackie.
Dianna Ta –
I started training with Jackie after moving to a new state, starting a new job and trying to get a routine with running again. I’ve had my ups and downs with running but what I truly love about Jackie is how personable, flexible and always understanding she is. If I don’t hit my goals (sometimes I get close and give up), she truly doesn’t get upset or frustrated… she cheers me on for my effort and we adjust! She is very responsive and always friendly to chat about your week! I love how flexible she makes everything but still motivates me to do my best. She takes my feelings into consideration and there’s nothing more I could ask for! She is very knowledgeable and I always trust her guidance. She’s more confident in my abilities than I am but sometimes we just need a little push ???? thank you for being you, coach Jackie!
Sarah Malmgren –
I worked with Jackie to train for my second marathon, and I am so happy I did. She built a cohesive plan that gave me the structure I needed, while offering me flexibility based on my schedule and the way my body was feeling each week. She communicated consistently, adjusted my plan when necessary, and provided me with positive reinforcement throughout the process. Working with her has given me a lot more confidence in my abilities as a runner!