Jenna VanRyn '24 Recruiting Profile

Hi! My name is Jenna VanRyn and I am a dedicated long distance runner. I have been running since 5th grade, and it has been an amazing sport to be involved in. Being part of the team is the best part, as your teammates encourage you and lead you to PR‘s you never thought you’d even be close to getting. I constantly try to do this, and bring up others on the team- creating a safe environment. The training aspect is also really important, and I really love discovering ways to get stronger both physically and mentally. I am dedicated to both improving physical health as well as mental health. Running can improve the way you think to a positive level, and has completely changed my outlook on life.  Running is something I will continue for the rest of my life, as it creates this sense of reassurance and confidence, that you can share with others around you. If its raining, snowing, or anything I’ll be running because I’ve totally committed to the process of growing, learning, and achieving. Watching my self make progressions in this sport has been incredible, and it encourages me. I want to continue this and keep training and learning from other people. As well as seeing where running can take me, and how far I can push my own limits! :)