QT2 Systems - My Life as a Pro - Episode 9 - Jennie Hansen

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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