Jarvis Jelen – Jamestown, ND Running Coach
$80.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
25% off your first month! Veteran Running Coach at all levels (HS, NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA). Proven record of development of beginners to elite. Road/XC/Track/Trail.
Description
Jamestown running coach Jarvis Jelen has both breadth and depth when it comes to both coaching and racing, as he’s coached teams and individuals on the road, track and trails for nearly the past 20 years. Not sure how or where to start? Reach out today to see how Jarvis can help you work towards your next goal. ***Youth athletes, please reach out first to ensure no conflicts of interest with NCAA Dll rules ***
*** 25% off First Month for month-to-month Coaching – Coupon Code: 25%jelen ***
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Track Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Jamestown, ND
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: Yes, in Jamestown, ND, and sessions could include easy runs, trail runs, running workouts, mental performance, race strategy, steeplechase technical sessions, and biomechanics analysis. Reach out to Jarvis for more info!
SPECIALTIES
Race Distances
- 800m – 10k on the Track (plus 3000m Steeplechase)
- Mile – Marathon on the Road
- Any trail distance as well
Training Components (Non-Running)
- Mental Performance
- Posture & Mobility
- Running Mechanics
- Lifestyle Guidance
***Youth athletes, please reach out first to ensure no conflicts of interest with NCAA Dll rules ***
PHILOSOPHY
Anyone with a love for running (or an openness to grow towards it) & a willingness to commit to a daily process is capable of great things in distance running! I don’t limit people based on background or previous performance. Everyone is capable of large improvements in this sport & is capable of expanding their limits beyond where they thought possible. I have the knowledge & experience to provide the confidence that I can help anyone with a shared philosophy achieve or exceed some big goals in running!
Lifestyle & Training Foundation
Live Well, Move Well, Run Well
- Live Well – Give athletes lifestyle guidance to help them remove the physical, mental, & emotional barriers that are holding them back from reaching their potential. Give athletes the knowledge & tools to help them feel better in daily life & to allow them to thrive outside of the sport.
- Move Well – Help athletes remove the postural, mobility, & movement barriers that are holding them back from reaching their potential. Give athletes the knowledge & tools to create efficient movement patterns within daily life as well as within training & racing.
- Run Well – With lifestyle & movement barriers removed, athletes can enjoy training & racing & can thrive within the training. New levels of training can be reached, allowing new levels of fitness & confidence, allowing new levels of racing performance.
Training Priorities
- With the Live Well, Move Well, Run Well as a foundation, the focus of the training plan typically revolves around Aerobic Efficiency & Mechanical Efficiency. I help you develop in these primary areas, while also helping you become a well-rounded athlete through small, but consistent, doses of training with other types of focus.
- Of course, the priorities as well as the execution of the training also depends on which event/s you are training for, so this will dictate individualization. Your training will also be individualized based on your previous training history, goals, & lifestyle factors (time, energy, stress, etc. outside of training).
- You don’t need to have the capacity to implement all of the lifestyle guidance that I give you in order to thrive & to see great improvement. I am happy to meet you where you are & to help you progress with however much time & energy you have available to give to this sport!
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- 19 Years of Middle & Long Distance Coaching Experience
- Team Coaching Experience = High School, College (NAIA, NCAA Dlll, NCAA Dll, NCAA Dl)
- Additional Individual Coaching Experience = Track, Road, Trail from 800m to 100 Mile Ultramarathon
ABOUT ME
I am a follower of Christ, Husband, & Father of 4! I love running & coaching as well as the outdoors, trails, music, travel, etc. My personality is generally pretty laid back, but I am passionate about coaching & this sport & can get pretty excited in this context. I have lived all over the United States as well as over 2 years in South Africa.
I have been a student of distance running since high school & honestly spend a lot of my time becoming a better coach not just as a job, but as a hobby & passion!
BIG INFLUENCES
I have been blessed to be coached by many amazing coaches with very different personalities & training philosophies. I have been involved in many high school & college programs at a variety of levels for a very long time & have gained insight from each one. I have studied this sport deeply & studied coaching deeply from a variety of angles.
All that said, my coaching philosophy is constantly evolving & is influenced by every good & logical piece of information I can find from a wide variety of coaches, friends, & from experience!
RACING HISTORY
Though I am likely retired from racing, I LOVE to race! In high school I raced every chance I could get from track races to trail races to road races to cross country races of a variety of distances! I’ve always loved to challenge myself & test my limits, both in training & in racing.
The two races that probably stand out to me most were both within a couple months of each other in my 4th year of college. These races stand out because I was very fit, very confident, & I remember vividly how calm I was able to stay mentally & emotionally, which is a key to great racing performance.
2007 NCAA Dl Pre-Nationals Cross Country Meet
8000m in 24:00 on the rolling hills course at Indiana State in Terre Haute, IN
I was able to remain calm & confident enough & FEEL the pace well enough to run almost exactly even splits of 4:50 per mile the entire race. This took going out around 150th place in the early stages of the race to working my way up to flying by people in the second half of the race, finishing in 43rd place.
2007 Liberty University Opener Indoor Meet
5000m in 14:22 on a 4-lane, 200m, flat indoor track
I was VERY fit & confident coming into this race & even though a teammate who was going to help pace me dropped out early in the race, I was able to remain calm & carry out the race plan. I also spent the second half of the race with the skin ripped off of most of my arch on one foot, but was able to stay relaxed through that as well!
Great races aren’t about what you do when everything is perfect, but in how you respond when everything is not!
CERTIFICATIONS
- USATF Level 1
PRs
- 800m: 1:56 (4/11/09) Lynchburg Track Classic
- 1500m: 3:53 (4/30/09) Liberty Twilight Qualifier
- Mile: 4:12 (2/18/06) Liberty Last Chance
- 3000m: 8:25 (3/1/08) Big South Indoor Championships
- 3000m Steeplechase: 9:03 (5/4/08) Duke Twilight
- 5000m: 14:22 (12/1/07) Liberty Kickoff
- 8k XC: 24:00 (10/13/07) NCAA Pre Nationals Invitational
- 10k XC: 30:32 (11/10/07) NCAA Southeast Regional Championships
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 1 XC Conference Team Championship
- 2017 Women’s Cross Country (NCAA Dl Southland Conference)
- 2 XC Conference Team Runner-Up
- 2020 Women’s Cross Country (NCAA Dl Southland Conference)
- 2015 Men’s Cross Country (NCAA Dll Conference Carolinas)
- 2 XC Conference Team Third Place
- 2021 Women’s Cross Country (NCAA Dl WAC Conference)
- 2019 Men’s Cross Country (NCAA Dl Southland Conference)
- 2 XC Region Team Top 5 Finishes
- 2021 Women’s Cross Country (NCAA Dl South Central Region)
- 2017 Women’s Cross Country (NCAA Dl South Central Region)
- 7 XC Individual National Championship Qualifiers
- 2023 (1 Individual)
- 2022 (1 Individual)
- 2021 (2 Individuals)
- 2020 (1 Individual)
- 2017 (2 Individuals)
- 7 Track & Field NCAA National Championship West Prelim Qualifiers
- 4 x Women’s 10k
- 2 x Men’s 3kSC
- 1 x Women’s 5k
- 10 XC/TF Individual All-Region Performances
- 2022 (1 Individual)
- 2021 (2 Individuals)
- 2019 (2 Individuals)
- 2017 (3 Individuals)
- 2015 (1 XC Individual, 1 Track Individual)
- 6 XC/TF Student-Athlete of the Year Awards
- 2021 (WAC Conference Cross Country)
- 2020 (Southland Conference Cross Country)
- 2019 (Southland Conference Outdoor Track & Field)
- 2018 (Southland Conference Indoor Track & Field)
- 2017 (Southland Conference Cross Country)
- 2017 (Southland Conference Indoor Track & Field)
- 11 XC/TF Individual Conference Champions
- 3 x XC
- 2 x 10k
- 2 x 5k
- 2 x 3k
- 2 x 3kSC
- 64 XC/TF Individual All-Conference Performances
- 10 Southland Conference All-Time Top 5 Performers
- Men’s 3kSC
- Women’s 5k
- 4 x Women’s 10k
- W Indoor 3k
- 3 x Women’s Indoor 5k
- 30 ACU Top 10 All-Time Performers (As of 2023)
- 5 x Men’s Indoor 3000m
- 1 x Men’s Indoor 5000m
- 2 x Men’s Outdoor 3kSC
- 1 x Women’s Indoor Mile
- 6 x Women’s Indoor 3000m
- 3 x Women’s Indoor 5000m
- 1 x Women’s Outdoor 1500m
- 3 x Women’s Outdoor 5000m
- 6 x Women’s Outdoor 10,000m
- 2 x Women’s Outdoor 3kSC
- 9 x USTFCCCA XC All-Academic Team Awards
- 17 USTFCCCA All-Academic Individual Awards
- 38 Conference All-Academic Individual Awards
CONTACT JARVIS
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
Ariana Trevino –
Coach Jarvis Jelen has been instrumental in enhancing and guiding my running journey significantly. I initially had the privilege of being coached by him at ACU, and upon graduating, I was keen on continuing my training for a marathon under his guidance. What sets Coach Jelen apart is not just the remarkable progress I’ve made in my running endeavors under his guidance, but also his unwavering support during challenging times, prompt responses to my questions/concerns (no matter how silly they may seem), and his adeptness at aligning my training with my personal goals and interests, including integrating enjoyable running events into the regimen.
His dedication and support have been invaluable—I completed my first marathon in a time of 3 hours and 15 minutes under his guidance and am currently preparing for the Boston Marathon with ambitious goals, supported by his belief in my capabilities. Coach Jelen’s approach is marked by his commitment to tailor training sessions to suit my individual needs and preferences, accommodating my hectic schedule as a full-time graduate student and employee.
Furthermore, Coach Jelen’s impact extends beyond individual achievements. His creation of a vibrant running culture has fostered lasting connections among my former teammates, who continue to run and stay in touch to this day. Rather than leaving us burnt out, Coach Jelen’s approach has instilled in us a renewed excitement for running, making every mile a source of joy and camaraderie. Looking ahead, I eagerly anticipate continuing our coaching partnership for shorter distance races, as I am confident that his expertise and tailored training plans will continue to propel me toward achieving my goals. Coach Jelen’s influence extends beyond mere training sessions; he fosters a supportive and enriching environment that inspires growth and success in every aspect of my running journey.