Jen Redenius and Joe Towers co-coach the girls and boys track & field athletes at Paton-Churdan High School. Coach Redenius is a Hudson (IA) high school grad and she likes running and coaching the longer distances. “I was a cross-country runner and then ran marathons all through college.” She added she ran the more than 26 miles of a marathon before she became the Mother of three children. The coach said she started loving running more so after high school when she discovered it’s something that’s not only good for your health, but running can be lifelong. “It’s also a place where you can clear your mind, and I think challenging your endurance is a fun way to challenge yourself.”

The Rockets have no indoor meets on the schedule. They’re set to open the outdoor season on March 29 at Audubon.