Three-time Olympian Jen Rhines, shares her remarkable career - from her origins in upstate New York beginning with basketball, soccer, and BMX biking to her transition to track and cross country. She tells the story of her lowest point - after being lapped twice in the Big East Championship her freshman year - to her subsequent pivot. Jen shares her mindset, motivations, and joy of competition--which fueled a love of travel and keenness for adventure. Jen represented team USA in the 10k, Marathon, and 5,000 meters over three consecutive summer games; she qualified for fifteen national cross-country teams and was five-time NCAA champion while a student-athlete at Villanova University. She holds personal bests of: 14:54 5000 meters; 31:17 10,000 meters: 68:07 half marathon; and a 2:29:32 marathon. Jen won three national USA road titles in the 15k. She enjoys mentoring aspiring athletes co-coaching along with her husband Terrence Mahon at their Gold Coast Track Club. For more information on Jen including wellness coaching, training programs, and speaking engagements find out more at https://www.jenrhines.com/
Intrinsic Drive® is produced by Ellen Strickler and Phil Wharton. Special thanks to Andrew Hollingworth, our sound engineer and technical editor. For more information on this and other episodes visit us at www.whartonhealth.com/intrinsicdrive