Have you ever wondered about the life of a professional triathlete? In this podcast series, we interview current and retired QT2 Systems Professional Triathletes, exploring the path to earning (and maintaining) a pro license, the nuts and bolts of training and racing, and the ups and downs along the way. The guests also share how being a pro triathlete shaped their lives, and what advice they would give to their younger selves.
Episode 9 features Jennie Hansen. Jennie's journey from newbie triathlete to professional triathlete was a rapid one. She raced her first triathlon in the fall of 2009. Just two years later, she finished as the second amateur at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and earned her pro card. Jennie raced as a pro from 2012 through 2023, always as a QT2 coached athlete. In her early years as a pro, she took the overall win at IRONMAN Lake Placid, racked up multiple podium finishes and toed the line at the IRONMAN World Championships. After struggling with injuries for several years, she decided to retire from the pro field after her 2023 season.
But rather than leaving the sport of triathlon, Jennie opted to race as an age grouper. Through this move, she has been re-energized in the sport. She raced frequently, including three IRONMAN finishes in three months - IRONMAN Lake Placid (2nd in AG), IRONMAN World Championship (top 15% in AG), and IRONMAN California (2nd in AG). She'll be back to the IRONMAN World Championship in 2025. Listen to Jennie's story about her decision to turn pro, the changes in the pro ranks over time, how she dealt with injuries and set backs, and her experience coming back to the age group field.
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