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Triathlete | USAT Level 1 Coach | 9x IM70.3 PR 4:19 | 2x IM PR 10:33 | ⚽️ Semi-Pro Soccer Player | God is my 💪🏼 (Ps. 73:26) | DM for 1:1 Coaching

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📣Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 Race Recap 📣
Stats at the end 👇🏼

This was my third time doing this race and it’s always full of surprises! Thankfully there was a swim this year, but the current was a little slower than usual, but this was by far my most comfortable and controlled swim to date at this distance. That set me up for a smooth transition to get on the bike where my happy place is! I was 134th out of the water and moved up to 64th overall after T1. By the end of the 56 mile bike ride I had moved all the way up to 8th overall thanks to my amazing @quintanarootri VPRi! The run started off great and I was averaging around 6:30/ mile pace but the heat got the best of me and it slowly faded. It was a brutal run, but I was proud of myself for digging deep and pushing through to get to the finish line! Managed to hang on to 6th in my AG which was great considering how bad I was feeling on the second half of the run! This was the redemption race I was hoping for after Ironman Texas and my confidence is back. All the glory goes to God and that’s why I point up at the end of the race thanking Him for helping me get to the finish line 🙏🏼

Next up, Music City Olympic at the end of May!

Here are the numbers:
2500yd 🏊🏼 34:00 (1:22/100yd)
56 mile 🚴🏼‍♂️ 2:14 (25.2 mph) 245 AVG, 263 NP
13.1 mile 🏃🏻‍♂️ 1:38 (7:31/mi)
Total Time:- 4:34:45
6th AG and 28th OA AG

Thanks again to everyone involved in doing these crazy races I call fun! Couldn’t do it without yall! 🫶🏼

📸: @athletes.lgmphotos for the amazing pics!

@working.triathlete @gfiberofficial @quintanarootri @workingendurance @working.runner @coach_goeringer @rudyprojectna @velotoze @ironmanamericas @kingdomcultureagency taken in Chattanooga, TN by @jongrant9

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IYKYK…two times is my record…what’s yours?!?
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#funnyvideos #triathlon #workingtriathlete by @jongrant9

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10 months ago

🔥NEW BIKE DAY🔥 Time to fly! @quintanarootri has done it again with an amazing build! Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible!

Can’t wait to get some miles on this weapon leading into @ironmantri Ohio 70.3 in a few days!

@working.triathlete
@workingendurance
@working.runner
@dtswiss
@vision_tech_usa
@trsberryhill taken in Chattanooga, TN by @jongrant9

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📣Ironman Augusta 70.3 Race Recap 📣 4:19:53 New PR!
Qualified for 2027 Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Chattanooga, TN 🏆 3rd AG, 18th OA

This course is where my @ironmanamericas journey started 5 years ago and a I couldn’t be happier to claim it as my new PR course! I’m so grateful to God for allowing me to do this crazy sport and get to another finish line. 🙏🏼

🏊🏼: 24:40 (1:16/100m)
🚴🏼‍♂️: 2:17 (260 NP, 24.5mph)
🏃🏻‍♂️: 1:30 (6:53/mile)

THE SWIM: I was the first age grouper in the water and I’m proud to announce that I let the race for at least 2 mins or so before some speedy swimmers got ahead of me 😂 and from that point on it was all about staying smooth and finding good feet to follow when I could. Finished the swim with my fastest time ever of 24:40 thanks to a lot of work over the past few years and a nice current on the day!

THE BIKE: The bike leg was a blast as usual! Hopped on my @quintanarootri VPRi and immediately got to work picking off the faster swimmers. The goal of this race was to manage power well and avoid surging as much as possible while still racing well…a tall order for anyone that likes to ride as much as I do! However, it was the most well-executed ride I’ve ever done on a decently hilly course I rode 251 avg power and held 260 normalized power which helped me average 24.5 mph for 56 miles. Aero is everything!

THE RUN: The first half of the run was everything I was hoping it would be knowing the kind of run course that was ahead of me…a few steep climbs at miles 1.5 and 11 along with a 3.5 mile false flat section. All was going well until the fatigue set in around miles 8-9 when I entered the pain cave. Managed to finish with a 1:30 half which I was very happy with given the state that my current running fitness is in.

Overall, I was beyond excited to break the 4:20 barrier after 2 years of trying. Everything finally came together and I’m incredibly thankful for everyone that had a part in that finish line with me. Special thanks to @coach_goeringer for guiding me along this journey and to all of my @working.triathlete teammates who help me get the work done. I wouldn’t be here without you all!

#ironmanaugusta703 by @jongrant9

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4 days ago

POV: You found the most effective way to kidnap a triathlete…or any endurance athlete for that matter 😂

#endurancefuel #triathlon #fyp #ironmantri by @jongrant9

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Mission accomplished! The main goals heading into Ironman Augusta 70.3 were to PR the distance and try to snag a slot to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships next year in Chattanooga, TN. Got ‘em both done! 🙏🏼 Full race cap coming later, stay tuned!

🚂 See you in Chattanooga! 🚂

Old PR: 4:26
New PR: 4:19
(We don’t count seconds in triathlon 😂)

A very expensive coin…IYKYK

AG 35-39 Podium

#zttksyndrome raced with this wristband to remind me that I can do hard things and shouldn’t quit like the warriors that have this condition…it came in handy on the second half of the run when all I wanted to do was stop.

Working Triathlete Coaches bringing home some hardware from Augusta! Congrats @caroline_rkap and @jack.harrell1 for having stellar races!

Thanks again to @beamantoyota for the awesome ride to Augusta! Matched my bike too! 😎 One weapon next to another. @quintanarootri by @jongrant9

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If you wanna know…ask this guy @triathlonjoe …it takes forever, but it’s worth it…and make sure you get yourself a skilled cameraman like @mjagram

#triathlon #ironmantri #ironmanaugusta703 #fyp taken in Augusta, Georgia by @jongrant9

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Diving into race week! Next up is Ironman Augusta 70.3 on Sept 27th! Excited to get back out on this course after a few years and push the limits on the course where I did my first 70.3 back in 2021!

I’m hoping that the river is just as fast as it was back in ‘21 and that I can ride and run faster than I did back then! I went back in ‘22 and went 5:00:20 so my #1 goal is to beat my PR on this course…goal #2 is to get as close to 4:00:00 as possible…and snag a slot to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Chattanooga TN next year!

PR or ER…it’s that simple 😎

👇🏼Track me here on the Ironman App👇🏼
https://rtrt.me/ulink/IRMA/IRM-AUGUSTA703-2026/tracker/RRWYTJZ3/focus

Also, be on the 👀 for a new @workingendurance race kit that I’ll be breaking out on the course this year 🔥🔥🔥

#workingtriathlete #iroman703augusta #swimbikerun by @jongrant9

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13 days ago

Okayyyy so if you needed a reason to commit to the Millennial Diva costume… THIS IS IT. 😂✨

Our Costume Contest winner is walking away with a seriously ridiculous prize basket, including:

✨ $100 to Chrysalis Modern Italian
✨ A Glow + Go Facial from Oasis Face Bar
✨ A blowout with Annabelle Kirby at Hunter Paige Salon
✨ A whole stash of Paul Mitchell goodies from my friend Rianne at Squirrel Does Hair
✨ AND a surprise $400 gift card to a VERY exciting boutique 👀

So yes… we are absolutely encouraging you to show up as your favorite Millennial Diva or Movie Icon. Go big. 😂

Costume Contest entry is $25, and if you already know you’re dressing up, you can register ahead of time! Just head to our Givebutter site and purchase a Costume Contest ticket. (Link in bio)

And because apparently I couldn’t stop at the costume contest… we’ve got a little game planned for the night of the show with another pretty great prize basket up for grabs too. 👀

Come dressed. Come ready to play. Come ready to win some stuff. 💛

Songs for SonShines: Millennial Divas
September 23 at Analog at the Hutton Hotel by @jongrant9

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🏅 Medal Monday! 🏅

Different races. Different goals. Same work. Their effort and drive never cease to amaze me! Proud of this crew!

@delaneyhaver took on an incredibly challenging Ironman Wisconsin course and came away an IRONMAN! She’s been putting in the work for months in preparation for this moment, and seeing all of that hard work pay off on race day was pretty special. I couldn’t be happier for her! 💪🏼

@cody_deschenes had a massive breakthrough at the Lake Cumberland Half Marathon, setting a new half marathon PR by more than 23 minutes! Taking that much time off a PR doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of consistency, patience, and putting in the work day after day. Huge performance and a well-earned new benchmark. Congrats, Cody! 🔥

@kaden.hill38 competed in his first-ever triathlon with a goal of finishing in 1:15 based on how his training had been progressing. He didn’t just hit it—he crushed it, crossing the line in 1:11:49. And if beating his goal by more than three minutes wasn’t enough, he also won his age group! Not a bad way to start your triathlon career. Congrats, Kaden! 🥇

#ProudCoach #DoTheWork #WorkingTriathlete #Triathlon #ironmantri by @jongrant9

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2027 Working Triathlete Team Gear is 🔥🔥🔥 courtesy of @workingendurance!

Pre-order here 👇🏼

https://workingendurance.com/collections/2027-working-triathlete-team-collection

(The swag bundle is elite 🤫)

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@working.runner

#dothework #triathlon #workingtriathlete #ironmantri #fyp taken in Nashville, Tennessee by @jongrant9

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Come with me on my race simulation day in preparation for Ironman Augusta 70.3 coming up on Sept, 27th!

Shot with the @oakleymeta Vanguards

#dothework #workingtriathlete #ironmantri #triathlon #oakleymetavanguard by @jongrant9

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