Saturday, May 21, 2011
Ask Away
Join me for a live chat on Wednesday! http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/2011/05/18/join-rookie-of-the-year-gwen-jorgensen-for-a-live-chat/42373 You can submit questions now on the USAT Facebook page
Saturday, May 7, 2011
A long time
It has been awhile since I've wrote...so an update:
Race Results:
I am having a blast training now that the weather is getting warmer - training with the MU track team and biking to swimming at 5am in the light is always a treat! I am currently in Monterrey, Mexico for a race with a great group of athletes from the US. If you would like to follow me more, please follow me on twitter: @gwenjorgensen
Race Results:
- Clermont CC/US Sprint Natioanls (3rd) (http://www.slowtwitch.com/Interview/The_fast_rising_Gwen_Jorgensen_1975.html)
- Mooloolaba WC (16th)
- Mazatlan Mexico CC (5th)
- Crazylegs (1st) (http://host.madison.com/sports/running/article_87e6f43c-7388-11e0-8bd5-001cc4c002e0.html , http://downtownmadison.channel3000.com/news/events/ceruiyot-jorgensen-win-crazylegs-classic-saturday/51815 )
- Crit (video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAJ6RnUjEZw&feature=related)
I am having a blast training now that the weather is getting warmer - training with the MU track team and biking to swimming at 5am in the light is always a treat! I am currently in Monterrey, Mexico for a race with a great group of athletes from the US. If you would like to follow me more, please follow me on twitter: @gwenjorgensen
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Rookie Athlete of the Year
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/114826564.html#comments
http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/2011/01/28/usa-triathlon-announces-2010-elite-athletes-of-the-year/40730
It is truly an honor just to be nominated. There are a tremendous number of talented triathletes in the nation and I am honored to be among them. I would not have had the success I did this past season without my fellow competitors. My coaches, teammates, and friends in triathlon pushed me to use my God-given talent in order to compete to the best of my ability; it is a credit to them that I have received this honor. I also could not do any of this without my sponsors. David Hobbs Honda has given me a car so I can get to workouts and races. Starting this year, I will be on Team Timex and am extremely excited for the opportunity to represent them!
What did I learn in my rookie year?
What didn't I learn this year? I had no idea how to mount a bike at my first triathlon, and at my second triathlon I left a bag of rubber bands in my shoes at T2. Every race, and every practice I was learning something new. I was fortunate to be surrounded by incredible mentors at USAT, coaches (Cindi Bannink, Dave Anderson, Jessica Conners, and more), and fellow competitors. Athletes were willing to help me at races, and were always pointing out areas where I could improve - whether it be where to sit in a pack, how to ride over cobblestone, or which spot to pick when lining up for the swim, they were always there to help me. Every race was a learning experience and I plan to continue to learn along this journey. As I continue to progress, I look forward to giving tips to other up-and-coming athletes.
What's to come in 2011?
Cindi Bannink and I have a schedule for 2011 that I am extremely excited about. My first Triathlon will be in Clermont, Florida in March. Most of my races this year will have a higher level of competition which will push me to my best and will continue to force me to learn. I hope to do my best in every race, and to push my competitors and myself to compete at our highest level. With this type of competition, I believe the USA will be able to compete with the top triathletes in the world. I also look forward to giving back to the community and helping local athletes.
http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/2011/01/28/usa-triathlon-announces-2010-elite-athletes-of-the-year/40730
It is truly an honor just to be nominated. There are a tremendous number of talented triathletes in the nation and I am honored to be among them. I would not have had the success I did this past season without my fellow competitors. My coaches, teammates, and friends in triathlon pushed me to use my God-given talent in order to compete to the best of my ability; it is a credit to them that I have received this honor. I also could not do any of this without my sponsors. David Hobbs Honda has given me a car so I can get to workouts and races. Starting this year, I will be on Team Timex and am extremely excited for the opportunity to represent them!
What did I learn in my rookie year?
What didn't I learn this year? I had no idea how to mount a bike at my first triathlon, and at my second triathlon I left a bag of rubber bands in my shoes at T2. Every race, and every practice I was learning something new. I was fortunate to be surrounded by incredible mentors at USAT, coaches (Cindi Bannink, Dave Anderson, Jessica Conners, and more), and fellow competitors. Athletes were willing to help me at races, and were always pointing out areas where I could improve - whether it be where to sit in a pack, how to ride over cobblestone, or which spot to pick when lining up for the swim, they were always there to help me. Every race was a learning experience and I plan to continue to learn along this journey. As I continue to progress, I look forward to giving tips to other up-and-coming athletes.
What's to come in 2011?
Cindi Bannink and I have a schedule for 2011 that I am extremely excited about. My first Triathlon will be in Clermont, Florida in March. Most of my races this year will have a higher level of competition which will push me to my best and will continue to force me to learn. I hope to do my best in every race, and to push my competitors and myself to compete at our highest level. With this type of competition, I believe the USA will be able to compete with the top triathletes in the world. I also look forward to giving back to the community and helping local athletes.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Last Race Recap
The season has come to a close and I would have never imagined I could have done all I was able to do this season. It is thanks to great coaches, family, friends, and the rest of my support staff. My last race was the PATCO Pan American Championship in PVR. I had a decent swim, good bike, and struggled a little on the run. When we got off the bike, I asked what place I was in and was shocked to hear I was in the top bike pack - wow! That was a first, and extremely surprising. I ended up running the 3-loop course with two other girls. On the 3rd lap, the Canadian accidentally went off course and ended up gapping me and the other girl. The Canadian crossed the finish line first, but was disqualified for cutting the course. It was quite sad. I mentally struggled when the Canadian gapped us, and got gapped by the Brazilian as well. However, it ended up being a great race for me - I ended up 2nd, and teammate Jillian Petterson ended up 3rd. It was a good day for US athletes with 2 women and 2 men on the podium!
Thank you for all of your support. I really appreciate everything everyone has done for me. I am blessed. I wake up in the morning and am shocked at everything I have. It is amazing.
Although I'm done traveling for triathlon, I still have some trips ahead of me. I am heading to Orlando today for work. Should be a good week.
Thank you for all of your support. I really appreciate everything everyone has done for me. I am blessed. I wake up in the morning and am shocked at everything I have. It is amazing.
Although I'm done traveling for triathlon, I still have some trips ahead of me. I am heading to Orlando today for work. Should be a good week.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Mexico!
I made it to Huatulco, as did my bike - which was amazing. The plane from Mexico City to Huatulco was a tiny plane with about 20 people (19 triathletes) flying to the race. Only 14 bikes could fit on the plane and they had to take a backlog of bikes from the day before (I was VERY lucky my bike made it. I think only 5 triathletes on my plane got their bikes).
I am staying with Jillian and her coach and husband in a beautiful condo. We have a kitchen I've always dreamed of having, with a view that is unbelieveable. There is a huge living room with leather couches, washing machines, two huge rooms with big beds and showers so big all four of us could fit in them!
We previewed the race course today - the roads are rough, but overall an okay bike course. We also swam in the Ocean (the course) and I got (no joke) 20+ jelly fish stings. There were so many jelly fish and there is no way to avoid them.
The race is Sunday in the morning - which will be good because it is very hot here.
We have our race meeting tonight and then we are going out to dinner.
I am staying with Jillian and her coach and husband in a beautiful condo. We have a kitchen I've always dreamed of having, with a view that is unbelieveable. There is a huge living room with leather couches, washing machines, two huge rooms with big beds and showers so big all four of us could fit in them!
We previewed the race course today - the roads are rough, but overall an okay bike course. We also swam in the Ocean (the course) and I got (no joke) 20+ jelly fish stings. There were so many jelly fish and there is no way to avoid them.
The race is Sunday in the morning - which will be good because it is very hot here.
We have our race meeting tonight and then we are going out to dinner.
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