Jenny Fletcher Turns Out Solid Performance at Nautica Malibu Tri

As her first season as a Pro begins to wrap up, Suunto athlete Jenny Fletcher turns out another solid performance at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. She competed in the International Pro/Elite category and finished 7^th among the women and 24^th overall with a time of 2:11:22. After a hard race in Chicago, this past weekend went much smoother for Jenny as she produced a great PR during the run section of the Olympic regulation course. She writes from her blog:

Well the season is almost over but the stories and adventures continue. This past weekend was the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. I had about 6 or so miles to go to the finish of the bike segment and had just passed 2 girls and was ready to hammer home as I know these roads so well and know that I can get top speed on the return into Zuma beach... only to hear my front tire let out all the air. In my mind I was thinking... NO NO NOT NOW.... So I sit up and am thinking do I stop... it's only 6 miles should I keep biking??? I am still pedaling not wanting to give up the lead I had just started to accumulate from passing the girls. I struggled to keep pushing the bike to T2... It was flat and should have been easy but my legs were fatiguing out more than on the whole bike course... Everyone's yelling and cheering for me and I breathe a sigh as I make it to T2.... off of the bike and a fast T2 sends me out on the run course. I had decided in my mind that this race I was going to run a positive mental run.. and I desperately wanted another PB. I felt great. My pace was comfortable and I knew I was holding a good turnover. I had a few moments where I went into my slowing the pace down for no apparent reason but said to myself.... "not today... today I run because I know I was born to run and be fast"... and so I do. I run and I focus on relaxing and keeping close pace to Ave (One of the athletes I train with from Siri's squad)... It actually felt good to be so positive in the run and hold the pace I was holding.... and "YES" I was surprised that running fast in a race felt as good as in training. You see for me I have been running great in training but hadn't figured out yet how to translate it over into the racing... as I would get into the race and somehow decide that I need to go into conservative mode. All the fears... the what if's .... always battled in my mind as I raced. However... in the Malibu Nautica Tri I had another breakthough.... "WHO CARES??!!!" If I run my hardest and don't finish due to maxing out... who really cares... tomorrow everyone has moved onto another day and all my inner struggles of fear of letting people down... mainly myself... no one is even thinking about my race tomorrow... everyone has moved on except me.

SO today in this run... I had no fears... no cares... just a desire to run and run fast. Knowing at the end of the day I have to be happy with that. I am on this journey because I love to dream and strive and reach new limits and because there is no place I'd rather be.

And now for the reason of my passion at the end of this story.... I had a personal best in the run of over a minute. OVER A MINUTE... and I still know I have only just started this journey. I am so excited. That run changed my whole mind. It's one thing to believe and know you can do it... it's another thing to actually know what it feels like... and it's another thing to actually EXPERIENCE your dreams unfold before your very eyes. I am in awe and so thankful and blessed to be able to do what I love to do. THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU AS ALWAYS FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO IN SUPPORTING ME!

For more on Jenny Fletcher visit her website here.

For more on the Nautica Malibu Triathlon including race results click here.

Jenny Fletcher Snags Two Magazine Covers!

Congratulations to Pro Triathlete, Suunto's Jenny Fletcher for landing not one but two coveted magazine covers for the July issue of Competitor Magazine and the August issue of Triathlete Magazine. She is sporting the Suunto t6d Black Fusion on the cover of Competitor and a Suunto t3d Sporty Red for Triathlete.

Run to your nearest news stand and pick one (or two) up today!

Awesome, Jenny!

Triathalons 101 With Jenny Fletcher

It's not always how you place, but rather what you're taught during a race. That's according to pro triathlete and Suunto athlete Jenny Fletcher who recently competed at the Coteau-du-Lac ITU Triathlon.

From Jenny's Blog:
As the old saying goes, "For every two steps forward there's always one back," sums up my second attempt at the ITU (International Triathlete Union) circuit. I've made a lot of progress in my training, however that doesn't always immediately translate onto the race course. At first it can be discouraging but I know this journey is a building process. I haven't met a single pro triathlete that says their first year was a breeze, especially in the ITU circuit. Most of them said they've either got lapped out or DQ'd at some point. I breathe a sigh of relief, not because it makes me really feel any better but because I know deep down I am doing all the right stuff in training and it WILL all come together!

Read all about diving into a boiling cauldron of flailing limbs and the rest of Jenny's tri adventure from last weekend by clicking here.

Jenny Fletcher Races in the Midwest

Another exciting weekend for Suunto athlete, Jenny Fletcher. Jenny competed well in the Elkhart Lake Triathlon in Wisconsin and came out with a 2nd place podium finish.

Here is recap from the race from Jenny:
I just wanted to give a quick race result on the race I did in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin! Great race! A gorgeous lake swim, a hilly 28 mile bike course, and a hilly run. Definitely my kind of race! The swim is coming along and I had the 2nd fastest swim time! My goal was to get on someones feet in the swim and I was happy to catch the guy I had my eyes on! The bike is becoming my strength and I had the fastest bike time. Maybe more non-draft races are in my future! For a hilly course that was a few miles longer, I knew this is where I could gain some time! At mile 5, I took the lead and from there it was all about making the gap bigger! The run I had the 3rd fastest time! Not by best run, but I am happy with my finish! Unfortunately I was passed in the last mile... But I will give Gwen (the winner) credit for she ran a 33:45. She had the fastest run, even over the men! Overall, I am totally thrilled with my 2nd place finish! Next up, another try at the ITU circuit! I have Coteau Du Lac on June 26th. A continental cup in Quebec!! Thanks for supporting me as always!

Good job Jenny! And good luck next week in Canada.

Jenny Fletcher Escaped from Alcatraz

Another example of how it was a big weekend for Suunto athletes! Jenny Fletcher rocked it in her third triathlon as a Suunto Pro. She tells us Escape from Alcatraz is her favorite race and she did a great job finishing 6th.

Check out what Jenny had to say on her blog:

From Jenny Fletcher: Escape From Alcatraz is truly a race that challenges every level of athlete. There is no grace in this race. From beginning to end it tests every aspect of mind, body, and soul. There is nothing more satisfying than crossing that finish line hearing them call out your name and know that I truly did feel that I escaped from Alcatraz.

I am once again so thrilled with my race. It's my 3rd PRO race of the season in the US and I have had nothing but joy and a feeling of achievement as I crossed the finish line in 6th place with a sense of knowing that I raced my heart out and put it all out there. Knowing the training I have put in has made me so ready for each and every challenge I face during a race! I once again have to say I love my job. I am living my dream... and the best is I still feel like I am only at the beginning!

Fletcher and Reed fare well in weekend's Triathlons

Suunto athletes Matty Reed and Jenny Fletcher competed this past weekend at the St. Anthony's Triathlon in Florida. Both athletes competed very well and have written about their weekend. Here are a few excerpts.

Jenny Fletcher:

I just completed my 3rd race as a PRO at one of the largest races of the year.... St. Anthony's! Can I tell you what it feels like to be standing at the swim start next to 2 of my idols in the sport of Triathlon Laura Bennett and Mirinda (Rini) Carfrae.... AMAZING... these are girls I trained with in Australia and are 2 of the best in the world. I had such a great experience here. The race itself is one of top races to race of the season. With it's rough choppy waters to the technical bike because there is wind and a lot of corners to a flat run that somehow gets me every year with the heat and wind. I am so thrilled with my 11th place finish overall in the Pro field!


Matty Reed is coming off a huge year last year and is finding the beginning of his season a bit trying. Reed finished 5th overall in Florida and explains some of his frustrations.

I am training hard & just need some time. I am sure the power will come back soon -2 weeks -a month I'm not sure. St Anthony's was disappointing as I put myself where I needed to be out of the swim and got on the bike and was going nowhere fast. I am back on my training schedule and just can't rush it. I Have another important race at Knoxville Rev3 in 2 weeks and will race 100%.

Suunto is proud of both athletes for their efforts this past weekend. Keep up the good work and we look forward to following you through the season!

Jenny Fletcher Runs for Water

Suunto athlete Jenny Fletcher took last weekend to give back and join in a global event, the Dow Live Earth Run for Water in Los Angeles.

The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is a series of 6 km run/walks (the average distance many people walk to secure healthy drinking water) that take place in more than 200 cities from all over the world. The event features concerts and water education activities aimed at raising awareness about the global water crisis. Celebrities, athletes and musicians also join in the cause. The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is just one event leading up to the celebrity packed Live Earth concert airing in three days.

Jenny recently wrote a blog post about her experience and here is an excerpt:

I have to admit I had full intentions of just walking the 6km walk/run... and then Pete Wentz shows up and says to me he's running.... I was like "whaaaat thought we were just walking?!!"... yes I am aware that 6km is something I do everyday but when you show up at the start thinking walk that's what ya do... So I started out for a half mile walking... watching everyone jog by and then thought... aghhh I'll just do an easy jog... can you see the competitiveness in me coming out already... next thing you know I am running and soon enough I am at race pace... feeling the wind in my hair and loving it!

Thanks Jenny! For more information about this cause or how you can get involved check out their website at: www. http://liveearth.org/en/home. Check out the rest of Jenny's blog about the weekend here.

Next up, Jenny heads to Florida again for the St. Anthony's Triathlon. Good luck!

Jenny Fletcher Starts Season Strong

Jenny Fletcher, a newly-inked Suunto sponsored athlete, has begun her Triathlon season with a bang. Below is her version of the past two races.

From Jenny Fletcher: I have completed two races this year. Two very opposite races. My first ever ITU race in Mazatlan a couple weeks ago which was such a great experience... Race ready? Maybe not quite yet, but it brought a hunger that has driven me forward into my training and fueled my drive for the race I just completed this weekend. I just competed in the Nautica South Beach Triathlon. I am so thrilled with how this race went... from my focus, to how it felt, and for this new level of drive I've never had before. The power I felt in all three events and the fitness level was a new high for me. My bike average was 23mph, and my run average was a 6:06min/mile and I felt that I had just touched the beginning of a new era of training. I was able to cross that finish line with a smile and not really be concerned with the overall result. Just knowing I am at a place I have never been before had me so excited. I stood on that podium in second place smiling knowing I've trained hard and raced hard to achieve this! My 40 days of training in Australia with some of the best in this sport brought me to a new level. I owe everyone that was there my thanks, and to Siri Lindley my new inspiring and incredible coach... you and I both know the best is yet to come. To EVERYONE... THANK YOU as always... for supporting me and believing in me!

Jenny's next competition is this weekend where she is involved in the Dow Live Earth Run For Water. She will participate with thousands of others in Los Angeles to help raise awareness for the world's current water crisis. Then on April 22nd, Jenny is back in Florida for the St. Anthony's Triathlon and on May 2nd she will be back in California competing in her second (and favorite race) Escape from Alcatraz.
We're looking forward to a memorable season. Keep up the great work Jenny!

Jenny Fletcher on the Cover of Runner's World

Suunto ambassador Jenny Fletcher graces the cover of the October issue of Runner's World - which hit newsstands today.

Jenny is a model and triathlete and is currently enjoying a great year. Check out here site http://www.jennyfletcher.com/ for more info and congrats Jenny!