USAT NATIONALS 2023 - winning until I wasn't

It was a strange day in Milwaukee at the USAT Age Group National Championship. We started our trip in Kenosha with some fun velodrome action and ended the trip on another high note with guiding a VI athlete in the PC devision of the sprint race. The middle part was probably best forgotten.
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[@RunOnTheWyldSyde]

Jenna continues to inspire! Not just in her grit, but in her heart for others.

[@dklhmfamily4833]

Jenna, you embody the spirit of AG racing. To be a guide after having a bad day is truly a selfless act, showing grit and dedication to the sport. 🙌🏼

[@elizabethfideler4651]

I'm so glad you were ok Jenna and you had people to help you. Thank you Holly for being there for Jenna. I'm so glad we could race together again. We got each other across that finish line. you are so strong and I can't thank you enough for being my eyes again.

[@EMH-nm9in]

Jenna, truly inspiring. Seeing the glowing smiles on both your faces during the guided race was incredibly heartwarming. You are the best representation of the tri community.

[@Underdog_Triathlete]

Y’all are amazing-all three of you. Jenna, you pushed yourself to the absolute limit of your body’s capabilities and STILL came back the next day so that someone else could have the same experience as you-I absolutely wouldn’t have had the confidence to shoulder that honor & responsibility. Miguel, aside from being an incredible athlete in your own right, you are genuinely the most involved, most invested, most caring fiancée in the entire sport, and I hope it’s not overstepping for me to say I consider you a role model as I prepare to propose to my OWN partner next year. And Lizzie, if you’re reading this, it was incredible watching you throw down and excel on race day, all with such a positive outlook. Y’all have heart, SO much of it, as does the incredible support crew behind you, and that’s something we should see way more of, in sport and in life.

[@megmikerodriguez6011]

It brings tears to my eyes watching you guide, Jenna! Sorry about your tough race...chin up, you're looking so strong and will have your day, I believe! God bless your kindness, Megan

[@jeaniekim9951]

Lizzie… still a rockstar all around. ❤❤❤

[@chrisstrider]

Jenna is awesome 😊

[@acatonasnowboard21]

oh my god Jenna. To have such a scary medical event happen to you and to still guide Lizzie (for the second year too I think ?) the next day is beyond selfless. I really feel for you and I hope you are okay and are recovering both mentally and physically ❤

[@troycollett8540]

What a scary moment.I caught my wife when she passed out a couple of years ago in the heat and yeah it’s scary as hell when it happens

[@JessicaMendoza-pt3pu]

Love you guys.. so proud of you Jenna ❤

[@brendayoung3029]

You gooo Jenna!! I saw you competing last year at 70.3 worlds and you were just amazing! Keep on racing and inspiring many🩷⚡️

[@jeaniekim9951]

You ARE a winner, Jenna! 😊❤

[@marij7153]

Love you Jenna ❤ you are amazing

[@DannyPimienta]

I hope once I start racing I can give back as much to the sport as you do

[@TamaEnergy]

Jenna is incredible!

[@baldodelatejera2687]

Congrats Jenna and Miguel. Jenna congratulations on your first place in your age division in the Aquabike National Championship in Irving, Texas

[@johnrwilker]

Wow! I’m glad your okay 👍. My daughter lives in Kenosha and I didn’t know about the velodrome. I’ll have to go ride it one day soon. I was at Milwaukee and volunteered for the pro races to get a behind the scenes view of a race and to give back a little for all the assistance I’ve gotten the last couple years. I’m sad that I failed to realize you were racing as well. I missed a huge opportunity to be “fan boy” out on one of my favorite triathlon couple. You both are an inspiration. I’ve only been doing triathlons for a couple years and I’m 58 and a back of the packer, but I’ve always finished with plenty left in the tank and wondered what it would be like to finish with nothing left. You went ALL in. Glad you recovered. Keep inspiring us!

[@kyl0kw329]

Incredible Jenna. I am glad you are okay and without a doubt be back stronger than ever. This Video took the viewers on an emotional roller-coaster. From Excitement to sad & concerned to Heartwarming.

[@DTASAINT]

This vid was insane glad i found it can’t believe she went back out and guided the next day …. Insane Jenna

[@FreestyleTri]

Ya honestly probably not my smartest move 🙃 but it all worked out!

[@jennifercox3788]

Brava Jenna - so glad you recovered well and amazing that you were able to still guide the very next day!

[@rudgore]

Yay I made the video…. Looked good on the bike when we talked before the first turn around. Also thanks for the nice bike compliment

[@kylemcelroy8217]

Jenna, you are so great and such an inspidation. Hopefully no lingering effects and you are back at it as soon as you want. Both you and Miguel are wonderful. Love watching you both.

[@zoeyzhu4411]

I am so sorry that you couldn't finish the race. But so proud of you to help others. Support you as always!!!

[@TheCapeOn]

Wow, this video is everything. You are a true inspiration Jenna.

[@uptonpark55]

You guys are fantastic. Even more impressed by your being a guide this year than l was last year, given your scare. Truly inspirational. Ed White

[@christopherwebb6465]

Wow!! This is what triathlon is about - the people and moments shared!! I hope to see you both in Lahti - I think I’m more excited to meet you guys over ‘Big Blu’ 😅

[@maximeraucent933]

thank you you inspire me a lot hope Jenna recovered totally now

[@ivanmartincalvo3639]

Me encantan vuestros videos, mucha fuerza ya seguir dándole duro!!!

[@Crashy4]

Guiding best part of the video! Truly made me smile

[@derekr6239]

Way to bounce back , great job ! You have inspired me to connect to be a guide for an athlete

[@wnegrini]

Congrats Jenna! You are awesome

[@travisbowersox8586]

Super cool seeing you both their! Miguel made great use of his media pass 😂 I'm glad Jenna ended up being ok so she could guide the next day 👍

[@TheGr8Mutato]

Terrific to see Jenna recover, but was there any consensus on what might have caused Jenna's body to react that way?

[@kathrynlockwood1180]

That’s awesome you are a guide!

[@triathlontimmy]

Heartwarming to see the guiding on Sunday. Probably the fastest that blind girl ever biked!

[@caitoceallaigh]

I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@marvinakins6874]

So proud of Jenna!

[@trulswagener665]

Thats triathlon! True warriors

[@BurleySubsea]

the end of this video made my day, champs!!!

[@willishuang3660]

Jenna you're the best!!!

[@oldskoolradio9725]

Hey guys love the content well done 👏 just wondering how Miguel eventually beat Plantar fasciitis, I have seen loads online and trying many things but can't seem to shake it even though I have completely stopped running

[@ironmantooltime]

Beautiful finish but that was a hard crash you had, hope nothing too complicated 👊

[@leslie7922]

Go Jenna 🔥

[@mojuy11]

Is Jenna fully recovered?? That’s a scary situation but I’m glad she was able to finish out the weekend. Wish I would’ve known you guys were there, I would’ve looked out for you during the PTO races!

[@scotthumphreys4157]

When they cut to Sunday morning, I had a slight concern that they still hadn't found Jenna...whew!

[@sandro3390]

Jenna is a true lionhearted warrior ❤

[@eitanshushu]

all the best. did she gets cleared by a doc to race the day after ? i know i wouldnt. het it thoroughly checked out.

[@andrewcarlos5855]

Around the 12:00 mark, was the person speaking/helping Jenna while she was passed out named Alfredo? It certainly sounds like him.

[@FreestyleTri]

it was! funny that you recognized his voice

[@andrewcarlos5855]

@@FreestyleTri hes my cousin!

[@FreestyleTri]

How funny! Small world!

[@Thezuule1]

Seems like it's time to take a serious break here. Going from your doctor telling you not to exercise, to passing out, to then going right back at it just doesn't seem wise.

[@FreestyleTri]

Think you may have watched the videos out of order, but yes jenna’s taking a break now while she’s figuring things out