Comments on: Adding Extra to Ordinary

By: Lora

Lora — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:28:51 +0000

Very inspirational Jenny! Reminds me that the only limits to what we can do are those we set on ourselves. Thanks!

By: Jennifer Chatman

Jennifer Chatman — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:08:49 +0000

Ditto back to you, Linda! You are amazing!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:44:49 +0000

“But the main reason Jenny is able to jam so much into a typical workday is her substantial network of support, which includes her husband Russell”…….. That is the key right there – support, I am new to all triathlon sports (never ran anywhere, swam with my face in the water or owned or rode a road bike). I have completed four triathlons at age 45 and am looking at training for cross country ski now. You would think- with a husband who has the background in this area since high school and does not disagree with the workouts one would think I would have a bit more support and encouragement, but it is not there. Thanks for the inspiration Jenny!

By: Howard Mozen

Howard Mozen — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:49:56 +0000

Jenny-
you show us what the steady determination can do. Thanks for that over the 35 years of our friendship. Nice story, and tribute to some of the many things that you have worked towards in your life. I’m inspired to go for a run!

By: Sarah Baughn

Sarah Baughn — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:28:39 +0000

And don’t forget caring sister and daughter. Jennifer has always achieved at extraordinary levels, nice to see it on (virtual) paper. Bravo!

By: Amy Thomas Buscaglia

Amy Thomas Buscaglia — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:02:07 +0000

Actually, I was thinking “stable” like thoroughbreds, but perhaps it wasn’t the best word choice. I certainly didn’t intend any slight toward Jenny’s nannies because they are graduate students. What’s wrong with being a graduate student, anyway? I’d love to go to graduate school myself someday.

But enough about me. I changed the reference from “a stable of three nannies” to “a rotation of three part-time nannies” in order to avoid any potential offense and to clarify that Jenny’s nannies all work part-time and not at the same time. I hope this eases any concerns.

As always, thanks for reading the article and sharing your thoughts.

-Amy
The author

By: Lance Hanf

Lance Hanf — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:15 +0000

Amazing athelete, amazing professional, amazing mother and an amazing friend. Inspires us all.

By: Jennifer Chatman

Jennifer Chatman — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:04:11 +0000

Hi Hillary,

Yes, 3 nannies but never all at once! Each is a graduate student so they can only fit in a few hours a week with us. I wanted to hire people who were like me when I was young (in school and working). We cobble together about 30 hours a week between the three wonderful nannies and feel very lucky that they can spend some time with us!

Jenny

By: kristina

kristina — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:52:45 +0000

re: timeout poll…favorite Olympic event.

hey! don’t forget whitewater kayaking!
(it’s under canoe/kayak…but doesn’t fall under the category “rowing”)

By: Suzanna

Suzanna — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:45:34 +0000

I don’t think it’s appropriate to refer to one’s nannies as part of a “stable” – like livestock, even if they are graduate students.