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By Jennifer on October 12, 2010
When she shared her favorite playlist with Women’s Adventure, Mirinda Carfrae told us she would rock the 2010 Kona Ironman. And she stayed true to her word. Plus, her winning 8:58 finish is the fourth fastest in Ironman history.
She ran a 2:53 marathon, the fastest ever run by a woman at the Kona—even faster than her 2:56:51 record time last year. In 2009, she finished second, nearly 20 minutes behind Chrissie Wellington. But this year, she crossed the line eight minutes ahead of second place Caroline Steffen.
Posted in Blog | Tagged Fall 2010, Triathlon |
Jennifer Olson, earned degrees in English and print journalism from the University of New Mexico before setting out to find new adventures—in a new town, with a new job, in a new house, exploring new trails. As the newest addition to Women’s Adventure, she feels like a natural when it comes to gear reviewing. Her work has appeared in New Mexico Magazine, in the "2010 New Mexico Vacation Guide," and on VeloNews.com, but she also served as editor in chief of her alma mater’s art and literary publication, Conceptions Southwest. Playing with magnetic poetry on her refrigerator helped Jennifer develop a philosophy by which she still lives: “If you publish a cliché, go explore real inspiration."
When she shared her favorite playlist with Women’s Adventure, Mirinda Carfrae told us she would rock the 2010 Kona Ironman. And she stayed true to her word. Plus, her winning 8:58 finish is the fourth fastest in Ironman history.
