NCAA All-American swimmer at LSU
NCAA Academic All-American
Prestigious GTE award recipient
SEC Champion . 200y breastroke . 1996
NCAA Woman of Year . 1997
Graduated from LSU Summa Cum Laude
USA Triathlon National Team Member since 1999
Founder & Vice President of Jenny’s Light (www.jennyslight.org) , a non-profit organization my family and I started after losing my twin sister and nephew to postpartum depression in Dec 2007. The foundation is dedicated to improving and saving lives by increasing awareness of all perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression.
Assistant coached "Team In Training" ('01-'03)
Worked full-time as a Personal Trainer ('00-'03)
Current Head Coach for TRIbe Triathlon Team (www.tribetriathlon.com)
Testimonial:
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Home:
Los Gatos, California. Born in Minneapolis, MN
Nickname:
Becks
What Saddle Do You Ride:
Racing
Favorite Music:
Jack Johnson, Coldplay, U2
Favorite Food:
chocolate chip cookies!
How Do You Relax:
It’s hard to find a lot of time to do that since having Caitlin, but if I do find time I usually read a magazine, listen to music, cook or sleep!
How Do You Prepare For An Event:
Get a good night sleep 2 nights before (and hopefully the night before too!), stay off my feet as much as possible the day before, relax and eat a good meal the night before.
Recent Achievement:
Having a baby girl, Caitlin Jenny on June 15, 2010! Before that my biggest accomplishment in 2009 was winning Lake Stevens 70.3
Favorite Quote:
"To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." – Antole France
What's In Your Transition Bag You Can't Live Without:
Vasoline for my running shoes!
Where Do You See Yourself In Ten Years:
Living happily with Brian and 2 kids, staying fit by running and possibly doing a few tris here and there. ;)
Your Website:
Career Highlights:
2003 Pan Am Games Bronze Medalist
2005 USA National Champion
Triathlete Magazine's 2005 "Comeback Athlete of the Year"
Inside Triathlon's 2006 "4th Best Female Triathlete in the World"
USAT's 2006 Multisport Athlete of the Year
2007 Long Course National Champion
2008 Bronze medalist 70.3 Worlds
2008 Toyota Cup Series Champion
Triathlete Magazine's 2008 Short Course Non-drafting "Triathlete of the Year"
2008 US Olympic Team Alternate
2008 USAT Multi-Sport Triathlete of the Year