PARATRIATHLON GUIDE CAMP - behind the scenes at the USA Olympic and Paralympic Training Center

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This past week, Jenna attended an elite Paratriathlon guiding camp at the US Olympic + Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. The first half of the camp was just guides-top level triathletes selected to learn how to guide for visually-impaired (VI) paratriathletes at the national and Paralympic level. They practiced our skills with each other for the first few days so they were ready when the high-level paratriathletes arrived later on. Paratriathlon is an amazing part of the sport of triathlon, and we’re excited to be able to showcase this awesome side of the sport that not many triathletes know much about. Let us know if you liked this and if you want to see more in the future, or if you’re interested in learning about how to get involved! Jenna will be guiding more next season for sure :)
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[@LauraStepney]

So cool to see what goes into learning to guide! You're going to be a great guide for so many VI athletes.

[@FreestyleTri]

Thanks so much! It's been such a fun journey

[@wimvdputte]

See you in Paris 2024 on the Paralympic Games 🙂. Would be SUPER FANTASTIC.

[@BarticusAD]

Truly inspiring!! Thank you for sharing!

[@GordonSWithers]

Inspiring video! How can someone get involved as a guide?

[@themediocretriathlete]

Welcome to the Springs! Been here for 14 years and wouldn't have it any other way...huge fan and keep up the great positive content!

[@FreestyleTri]

It's so beautiful up there! Miguel and I will definitely be back

[@marij7153]

Jenna you’re amazing

[@AaronScheidies]

Great video Jenna!!! Some great footage of the full experience. Your AWESOMEE!!

[@kevinkortman6330]

Welcome to Colorado Springs! I hope your visit was amazing. I love your involvement and what you are doing with the para athletes it’s just incredible

[@drakeweissman6499]

Wow. Do you know how I could get involved with tri guiding in NY?

[@FreestyleTri]

Absolutely! Achilles International has a chapter that practices in Central Park. Francesco (who was at the camp too) runs it-can get you more info if you message Jenna on Instagram!

[@mlegrand]

Nice work Jenna! You’re going to have so much fun guiding 🙌

[@FreestyleTri]

Thanks Matt! I really am :)

[@mitchchild8707]

I loved seeing this! I am so glad to have gotten to guide will you and all the rest of our crew. Super excited to get to the racing now. Hopefully see you and miguel in utah soon 🤞

[@mcclainhermes7024]

Great video Jenna! It was so great to meet you and work with you!!

[@duncanchau3804]

Absolutely amazing!

[@chrisstrider]

I love how you are giving back to the sport 😊

[@drwatsonpe]

Jenna...welcome to Colorado. You got the full experience...the reason we train early in the day (PM thunderstorms), doing "The Incline", feeling "dry" all the time...hope you enjoyed your visit.

[@FreestyleTri]

I did! Can't wait to return

[@toddkearney6464]

Great video! I'm learning so much about the paralympic triathlon program. I'm inspired by the detail to the training!

[@FreestyleTri]

It's such a great program, I highly recommend getting involved if there's any local organizations to you!

[@irondistance4313]

That’s amazing Jenna, I so want to do this, I’m sure it a lot of pressure but soooo worth it.

[@FreestyleTri]

Pressure, but the good type of pressure. It feels like competing in triathlon on a team, rather than as a solo effort

[@katydunn6064]

The incline! Thought I was in shape until that! Great video!

[@FreestyleTri]

I went from "I am peak fitness" to "Clearly I have never done anything hard in my life" by the top of that climb haha