Find A New Way Forward: Like Lindsey Vonn & Me
February 7, 2026

What do Olympic Champion Lindsey Vonn, and I, Coach Jennifer Hanawald, have in common?
Possibly quite a lot.
One thing for sure - a brand new, complete ACL tear.
Ouch.
Setbacks Happen
I didn’t send my January newsletter.
The new year is off to a rough start for me. First, I came down with the flu on January 1. Now this.
Unlike Lindsey, who by the time some of you read this will have already competed in the Olympics WITH HER TEAR, I’m not skiing again for a year. I knew that while I was still face down in the snow.
I am finding silver linings though. The care I received in Austria from the minute my knee exploded was awe inspiring. From the ski instructors who stayed with me until help arrived, to the EMT’s lightning-like human-powered transport down the mountain, to the surgeon’s confidence and competence.
The kindness I got from my family, friends, and total strangers melted a place in me I didn’t know existed.
I’m grateful. For the support, for the access to quality care and for the humanity of others. For a clear plan to recovery.
So what now, and why share?
Because this is what I’ve been given. This isn't the fresh start I was looking forward to when I rang in the New Year a little over a month ago, but I’ll take it.
I’m recalibrating my plans for the year. Letting go of what I can’t do right now and leaning into what I can. Which includes coaching with added perspective.
If you also had a rough start to the year, or just want to grab another chance to begin again, join me for one-on-one or group coaching. We'll take stock, envision what kind of a year you want, design a solid plan and move forward.
With or without crutches.
Let's Design Your Way Forward
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With best & warmest regards,
Jennifer ❄️🏅🎿