EnduroPacks Athlete of the Week - Jenn Howland
Jenn Howland is a 5-time Junior National Champion and 7-time Junior All American triathlete. She began her racing career in 2003, racing in a local kid’s triathlon. She competed in her first nationals’ race at the age of 11.
EP: What was your first endurance race?
JH: My First Endurance race was a local Delnor (Geneva, IL) kid’s triathlon in 2001. It was a lot of fun and I was instantly hooked.
EP: What is your biggest athletic accomplishments so far?
JH: My biggest athletic accomplishment so far is being a 5-time Junior National Champion and 7-time Junior All-American, representing Team USA.
EP: What are some of your best race times?
JH: ITU Triathlon World Championship Grand Final Budapest --- 1:00:23
Hy-Vee 5150 US Nationals --- 2:17:32
EP: What are some of your 2014 goals?
JH: I’ve been training hard and will be making a push to get my pro card this year. I would also like to get a podium finish at the 2014 ITU Aquathlon World Championships.
Please cheer Jenn on as she trains and competes in this year's ITU World Championships!
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