Jen Garretson
Age: 39
Occupation: Physical Therapist
Race Background / History:
Jen started running for the first time while on vacation in Mexico 7 years ago. What started as a quick cure for a night of overindulgence soon became a passion that would escalate and crossover into many other athletic arenas. Previously a recreational cyclist and team sport player, Jen had never ventured into something that required true stamina or a commitment to training. But she continued to run, driven by success in the distances she trained for and loving the process of learning a new skill and pushing her physical limits. 5Ks led to 10k's...13 milers led to marathons.
Next, she started looking for combinations of the skills and sport she was growing to love. Cycling was becoming more than just recreation and she was enjoying the added benefit of the community of friends and fellow athletes that she was quickly surrounded by. Over the last 7 years, Jen has found a multitude of ways to continually push her level of fitness and personal limits. Seven years ago, Jen ran her 1st 5K. In June she finished her 2nd Ironman Triathlon. Next on the agenda? - The epitome of multi-sport challenges - 5 day Expedition Adventure-racing.
Solo Multisport:
ENDURANCE DUATHLONS-Pacific Crest (00), Harvest Moon (01)
½ IRONMAN TRIATHLONS-Pacific Crest (01, 02), CANUSA Bigfoot (02)
Ironman Florida (02)
Ironman CDA (04)
Adventure Racing:
Raid Series-Bend OR 04
Balance Bar CO 24 Hour 04
Adventure Xstream 24-Vail 04
Balance Bar NY 24 Hour 04
Balance Bar LA 24 Hour 04
Adventure Xstream Moab 03
Adventure Xstream Breckenridge 03
Raid Series-Ketchum ID 03
Tahoe Big Blue 03
Team:
Hood to Coast Relay - 196 miles, 12-person team (02,03)
Sawtooth Relay - 144 miles, 12-person team (01, 02)
Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon - 2 person team (96, 97)
Running:
MARATHONS- Las Vegas (98), Portland (99), Chicago (00), San Diego (03), Catalina (04)
½ MARATHONS-Duke City (97), Robie Creek (00-05), Great Potato (01,02), Boise Front (01,02,03)
Ketchum Backcountry 10 miler (01, 02), Backcountry Run 18 Miler (03)
Coastal Challenge 7 Day Expedition Run, Costa Rica (05)
Misc:
Canadian Rockies 5 day Road Cycling trip (98)
Seattle to Portland Double Century Road Ride (99)
Albuquerque Century Road Ride (1997-99)
Cross-Training:
Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Mountain-biking, hiking, backpacking, orienteering