Janae Richardson      Runner

High School Cross Country and Track Coach

Janae Richardson is currently a homemaker, runner, and coach.  She graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelors Degree in History Teaching and PE/Coaching.  Janae is also a Level 1 Certified USA Track and Field Coach.  She currently coaches cross country at Davis High School (Kaysville, UT).

Career Highlights:

Teaching:

3 years experience teaching U.S. History (2005-2008)

4 years experience teaching Physical Education (2005-2009)

Coaching:

Sand Ridge Junior High Basketball and Track and Field Coach (2005-2008)

Roy High JV Basketball Coach (2006-2009)

Davis High School Cross Country Coach (2007-present)

9^th at Nike Team Nationals Davis High School Girls Cross Country 2007

State Champions Davis High School Girls Cross Country Team 2007, 2008

2^nd Place at State Davis High School Girls Cross Country Team 2009

Other:

2 years experience managing a specialty running shoe store

Janae competed in cross country and track at Weber State University.  Since college, she has completed three marathons (Top of Utah, St. George, and Chicago), several half-marathons, and many local 5Ks and 10Ks.  A healthy lifestyle and running have become a permanent part of Janae’s life and she enjoys sharing her passion for running with others.

Athletic Accomplishments:

Mile:  5:15

2 Mile:  11:14

Steeplechase:  10:49

5K:  17:01

10K:  35:30 (Weber State Top Ten List)

Half Marathon:  1:22:53 Top of Utah Half 2007

Marathon: 2:59:53 St. George Marathon 2006

Janae grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho where she graduated from Hillcrest High School.  She met her husband, Ken, while competing at WSU.  They currently reside in Ogden, Utah with their daughter.