Jesse C.

Cordell Baker - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Student (Testimonial)

I ran under Jesse Chettle at Western State Colorado University for my first two years of college. At that time, I was new to collegiate running and had a limited knowledge of the sport. Chettle was the assistant coach and took a personal interest in the younger athletes. He would spend time with us individually at practice and outside of practice to make sure we were making the right decisions as runners and students. Many times he went out of his way to accommodate the athletes. I remember in particular that, as a sophomore, I had to wake up at 530 in the morning in order to squeeze a two-a-day into my schedule. Coach Chettle, without having to, would wake up as well and keep me company on my runs. It was obvious to all of us that he cared about his athletes and wanted to see our progress. Chettle has spent many years being part of the running community, both as a runner and a coach. I’m confident that his experience within the sport and his passion for running had a positive impact on my life when I was training under him.

-Lauren Kleppin, Hoka One One NAZ Elite Professional Athlete, 2:28 marathoner (Testimonial)

I feel lucky to have had the experience of being coached by Coach Jesse Chettle. The knowledge and care that Coach Chettle provides an athlete is unique and something that can transform an athlete’s dream to belief and then to reality. Coach Chettle took me under his wing in my developmental years as a college athlete at Western State Colorado University, and with his help I was able to become a 10x All American, break several school records, and also break the NCAA Div II 10,000 meter record. To this day, I still refer back to him for advice and am grateful to hold him very dear not only as a coach, but also a friend.

Austin Riley - Western State Colorado University Cross Country and Track & Field (Testimonial)

Coach Chettle is a great coach who I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to have worked with. He has helped me make significant improvements in my running performance. Much of which, I would attribute to his attention to detail and his ability to personalize training to the individual’s strengths and weaknesses. Jesse does an excellent job at tailoring training around what the athlete can handle as far as staying healthy and performing their best, this is a very exceptional skill for a coach to have. Personally, I have had difficulties with consistency due to injury, Jesse knew when I was pushing to hard in my workouts, and we made a plan to adjust, to help make sure I returned to the level that I could be successful at. He is very insightful in how he can diagnostically assess training. This derives from his incredible knowledge and experience in running. Jesse is also a great coach, as he sees potential in his athletes, and wants them to flourish. When I began running collegiately I was not a very competitive runner, Jesse took the time to help me individually, and gave me the support and encouragement that has helped me immeasurably. I will always be very grateful for this. This just speaks to Jesse’s devotion to the sport and his uplifting attitude. Jesse is a great coach for runners who are looking for a personal and incredibly experienced coach who will help them run to their potential.

Amy Penn - Western State Colorado University Cross Country and Track & Field (Testimonial)

I had the privilege to be one of the many athletes coached by Jesse Chettle while he was at Western State. He has a distinct passion for helping athletes reach their potential both mentally and physically. Specifically, I benefited the most from his constructive feedback I received after races that helped me prepare for future races. Jesse has years of experience in coaching a wide variety of athletes and has helped them have breakthroughs in their running careers. I highly recommend Jesse because he doesn't believe in 'cookie cutter' training plans but rather coaches to meet the needs of each individual.

Tara Richardson - NCAA DII All-American (Western State Colorado University) (Testimonial)

After five years of running collegiately and being coached by Jesse I knew wanted to continue running but knew I couldn’t do it without a coach. I reached out to Jesse and without hesitation he was on-board with helping me train for my first marathon! One of my favorite things that Jesse does is involve me in the training plan. It’s not a one-size-fits all plan; he takes the time to listen to your opinions, learn your background, and help you map out realistic goals in order to make a training plan that is specific to you. Throughout the marathon build-up Jesse was very good at communicating, giving encouragement, asking how big workouts went, how I was feeling, and would adjust future workouts as needed based on my feedback. When the marathon rolled around I was as fit and confident as I had ever been. I ended up winning my debut marathon in 2:45:39 (just 39 seconds shy of the Olympic trials qualifying time) and since then Jesse has helped me set a 3 1/2 minute PR in the half marathon and is preparing me for my 2nd marathon in January of 2016. I have been coached by Jesse for the past 6 years and have never met someone who genuinely wants his athletes to be the best they can be and often times he believes in me more than I believe in myself. Thanks Jesse!

Keifer Johnson (Testimonial)

Every race I run, every time I cross that line this guy will be there every step of the way. Don't think I can ever pay you fully back. Keep your eyes on this guy, wherever he ends up, he'll be making moves soon enough. Thanks for making me believe, Chettle. Godspeed.