Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day. And it all starts at the beginning - picking your race. For Episode 1, we welcome QT2 Coach Jackie Miller. Jackie walks through the various factors you should consider in picking the right race for you.

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QT2 Systems. Thirty-eight coaches. One set of goals: helping athletes of all abilities reach their own potential.

At QT2 Systems, our mission is to help others achieve goals, cross finish lines, gain healthier minds, bodies, & spirits, and have some fun along the way. With a proven set of QT2 protocols, each of our coaches utilizes their unique coaching style to help guide athletes of all levels to the finish line - helping make dreams come true along the way. In our newest podcast series, get to know the people behind the training plans as we introduce you to the coaches of QT2 Systems.

Episode 25 features Coach Reem Jishi. Reem grew up as an athlete, and was a three sport varsity athlete in high school - soccer, indoor track and outdoor track. In college and later law school, academics took priority and exercise became a more casual piece of her life. Upon graduating from law school, Reem moved to NYC to work in a large law firm. This meant working 80-100 hour weeks, and exercise was not in the picture. As she approached her thirtieth birthday, she knew she had to make a change. At the urging one of the partners at her firm, she decided to sign up for a half distance triathlon through Team in Training. This first triathlon sparked a flame that is still burning today. Over the past twenty five years, Reem has participated in countless triathlons, including representing Team USA on four occasions at the Age Group ITU World Championships, and racing in both the IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN World Championship events. Reem also raced on the U.S. Professional Cycling circuit, and has done numerous run events from 5K to Marathon.

In 2010, Reem decided to retire from Corporate America and pursue her passion of helping others achieve their dreams. She opened up a fitness and coaching studio in upstate NY where she offered in person training opportunities. In 2018, Reem joined QT2 Systems as a coach and an athlete. As a coach, Reem works with a variety of athletes - from newbies to veterans, in running, cycling and various multi-sport activities. For Reem, what's most important, is that the athlete is excited about pursuing their athletic dreams. Training and racing should be a stress reliever, not a stress creator.

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Have you ever wondered about the life of a professional triathlete? In this podcast series, we interview current and retired QT2 Systems Professional Triathletes, exploring the path to earning (and maintaining) a pro license, the nuts and bolts of training and racing, and the ups and downs along the way. The guests also share how being a pro triathlete shaped their lives, and what advice they would give to their younger selves.

Episode 9 features Jennie Hansen. Jennie's journey from newbie triathlete to professional triathlete was a rapid one. She raced her first triathlon in the fall of 2009. Just two years later, she finished as the second amateur at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and earned her pro card. Jennie raced as a pro from 2012 through 2023, always as a QT2 coached athlete. In her early years as a pro, she took the overall win at IRONMAN Lake Placid, racked up multiple podium finishes and toed the line at the IRONMAN World Championships. After struggling with injuries for several years, she decided to retire from the pro field after her 2023 season.

But rather than leaving the sport of triathlon, Jennie opted to race as an age grouper. Through this move, she has been re-energized in the sport. She raced frequently, including three IRONMAN finishes in three months - IRONMAN Lake Placid (2nd in AG), IRONMAN World Championship (top 15% in AG), and IRONMAN California (2nd in AG). She'll be back to the IRONMAN World Championship in 2025. Listen to Jennie's story about her decision to turn pro, the changes in the pro ranks over time, how she dealt with injuries and set backs, and her experience coming back to the age group field.

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