[box]This post is part of our regular Case Study series, where we highlight some of the great people that are a part of Team Endurance Nation. Our members are all ages, all abilities…and they are all awesome! We hope you enjoy learning about us. Feel free to surf the blog or Become a Team Member to explore the Team yourself![/box]

Your Name: Jenn Edwards 

Your Age Group: W40-44

City, State, Country: Black Diamond, WA

Your Local Tri Team: Raise the Bar

Years of Triathlon: 6

What is Your Team Endurance Nation Age?  Year 4

What EN Category Are You? Veteran (multiple years racing!)

What Do You Do in the Real World? Manage People AKA Herd Cats 😉

Your Athletic History Pre-Triathlon:
Prior to triathlon I played ice hockey with my husband and dabbled in a few other recreational activities including in running, soccer, hiking and the like. I started a significant weight loss journey in 2006 when I took a “Tri-It” class with a friend. I wrote about that journey in detail here: http://jennifermaeedwards.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-story-rest-is-still-unwritten.html.

Fast forward to 2010 and I was lining up for my first Ironman Canada on the classic Penticton course! 

Why Did You Choose Endurance Nation?
I chose Endurance Nation because the philosophy of working hard and smart within defined metrics resonates with my personality. I enjoy data and learning and Endurance Nation works with very specific pace and power guidelines. Additionally, I appreciate the camaraderie of a team without needing to physically train with teammates. The virtual support and acumen of the team is overwhelming and has been criticial to my success!

Your Results with Endurance Nation:
Since joining Endurance Nation I have progressed from my first Ironman finish in 2010 at 13:10 to a breakthrough year in 2014. In 2014 finished Ironman Coeur d’Alene in 9th with a time of 11:27 and followed that up with a finish four weeks later in Canada that earned a 4th place podium.

What do you tell folks when they ask you about Endurance Nation?
I feel the most important thing to share about Endurance Nation is that is really is a community and a team in every sense. The support from teammates and knowledge you desire is right at your fingertips, you just need to ask.

What race(s) are you targeting next?

I am targeting Ironman Canada and Ironman Coeur d’Alene in 2015.

** Fun Questions **

If you could invent any piece of triathlon gear, what would it be?

Something that ensures chafe never happens, anywhere or anytime… 😉

What is the one piece of triathlon gear you swore you’d never get that you now use?

An aero helmet – how nerdy!

What’s Your Tri Food Preference — Liquid/Gel or Solid/Bar?

Liquid / Gel