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Child of God. Isa. 41:10. Forward. @foundryathleticsco 🇺🇸

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Blessed.

One week post race and still taking it all in. From the training, to the race itself this trip was something special.

Enjoying the downtime meeting new people, making memories, and reminding myself that recovery is just as much a part of the process as the work itself.

Grateful for the opportunity, the people I crossed paths with and really motivated to keep striving to become better. All glory to God for allowing me to experience it all. Already excited for what’s next.
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#ironmanworldchampionship #kona #ironman #godissogood

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A little Kona photo dump 🌺🌊

An unforgettable weekend on the Big Island, surrounded by incredible athletes, amazing people, and the energy of the Ironman World Championship. There’s something special about watching the best in the world compete on triathlon’s biggest stage. Experiences like this remind me why I fell in love with this sport and how much more there is to accomplish.

Huge congratulations to @hunterbrans on an incredible race! Getting to watch you compete on the world stage was something special. Well deserved, brother! 🤙

Leaving Kona with some great memories, a little extra motivation, and a few goals of my own.

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Hard to put this trip into words 🌺

Grateful to be able to come here and be surrounded by incredible people.

Time to head home ✈️

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It’s Time.

After months of training, the day is finally here. I’m beyond grateful to be on the Big Island with the privilege of competing on one of the most iconic courses in the world.

This journey has tested me in so many ways, but through every high and low, I’ve been reminded of how blessed I am to be here. The love, prayers, and support from my family and friends mean more than words can express. I know none of this would be possible without them, and above all, I give all the glory to God for bringing me to this moment.

Now it’s time to trust the work, embrace the challenge, and leave it all out there.

Kona, let’s do this. All for His glory. 🙏🏼🌺

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31

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4ugust Recap (a day later)

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One of my my greatest patient success stories was getting one of my iron man athlete’s knees back to 💯 so he could finish his race.

Do you do iron man races or Spartan races? We got you covered. Send me a DM and let’s talk.

#lightthepathphysicaltherapy

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Steelman 2026. New Olympic PR and first ever triathlon AG podium!!

Leaving this race last year I said to myself “next year I will be on that stage”. Looking at the medal times I wasn’t sure I could make it happen, but focused preparation and effective race day execution gave me the chance I needed.

This race was all about the hunt. I knew I wouldn’t be fastest out of the water so I would need to bike until the wheels fell off, start hot on the run and hold it as long as possible. Quick transitions, an aggressive bike leg and guidance from @sfenoff to start uncomfortable and hold the line on the run helped bring me to a 2:23 finish (8 minute PR) and a 3rd place medal🥉for the 25-29 AG!

🏊🏻 28:44
🚴🏻 1:03:26
🏃🏻 47:35

I set out this season with major goals for each race and so far we’re 4/4. Now it’s time to dial in on the biggest one yet…becoming an Ironman.

Thank you Jesus for blessing me with a body strong enough to race and always teaching me I have more to give than I think Once again I had a blast racing with my teammates & friends, thank you all for the on course motivation and support.

#triathlon #steelman #usat #steelmanracing

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It was a pleasure getting the opportunity to toe the line alongside my teammates again this weekend.

@sfenoff & @foundryathleticsco, you’re the GOAT.

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2:19:47 at the Steelman Olympic Triathlon! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

2nd age group 🥈 21st overall

Splits:
🏊‍♂️ Swim: 18:56 — no wetsuit!
🚴‍♂️ Bike: 1:07:21 — 19.6mph
🏃‍♂️ Run: 49:15 — 7:48/mile

So grateful to be back racing and to have my family and friends supporting me. There’s nothing better than getting to share race day with the people who mean the most! ❤️

My first race since crashing at Happy Valley on June 14—and after not having my bike for 6 WEEKS, the training leading in was definitely limited. I joined the @foundryathleticsco and couldn’t be happier with the progress we’ve made in less than a month of consistent training. The entire team, from our coach to every athlete, has been incredibly welcoming, inspiring, and hardworking. I’m excited to keep building alongside this group!

Can’t freaking wait to see what’s next! 🔥💪

#foundry #foundryforever
#foundryisthefuture

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Weekend Race Results 🏁

The squad was out in full force this weekend, from local 5Ks to Sprint and Olympic triathlons. Race weekends are always a chance to put the work to the test and see where all those day-to-day deposits are paying off.

Easton Rover 5K • Zac F ran 18:35 in a tune-up before XC season. Next stop: USAT Age Group Sprint Nationals (not pictured)

@steelmanracing Olympic • Nick B — 🥈 M18–24, matching his time from last year • David K — 🥉 M18–24, improving by 7+ minutes over last year • Sean B — 🥇 M40–44 despite a challenging lead-up, racing on a borrowed road bike he’d never ridden before yesterday • Terry F — 🥇 M70+ • Miguel M — 13th in M25–29 after taking some calculated risks on the swim and bike. • Jon R — 6th in M25–29 with a 6+ minute PR at the Olympic distance.
• My good friend @joelpaulson getting his first tri done. Let’s goooo!!!

Pirate Sprint Tri • Michael F — 8th in M35–39, a great tune-up before the Cleveland Olympic Tri in two weeks.

Autumn Lake Sprint Tri • Russell and his daughter, Autumn, crossed the finish line together. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Weekends like this leave me exhausted, but they’re also a reminder of why I love coaching. The workouts, conversations, adjustments, and consistency throughout the week all build toward results like these.

Onward ⚒️

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3 weeks out from IMLP and I definitely didn’t imagine I’d be spending this week only swimming… 🤦‍♂️

But the show must go on.

Capped off the week with the @steelmanracing Open Water Swim, knocking out 2 miles alongside the @foundryathleticsco crew. It felt good to finally get out of the pool and share some open water with good people.

Sometimes the only way through is to keep showing up and trust that you can handle whatever comes your way 🫶

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17 miles into Happy Valley 70.3, my dreams hit the ground at 22+ mph.

Happy Valley 70.3 was supposed to be the day I found out what I was truly capable of.

The swim went exactly to plan—28:40 and feeling strong. I rolled onto the bike and was absolutely flying, averaging around 23 mph through the first 17 miles. Then everything changed in an instant.

A race official motorcade told me I received a drafting penalty that distracted me into clipping a tree branch, and went flying over my handlebars at over 22 mph. The race official did not even stop to see if I was ok.

As I sat on the side of the road, putting my chain back on and trying to figure out if I could even continue, I knew my race was slipping away. After making the decision to keep going, I rode with essentially one hand, the other dripping blood and covered in gravel until mile 35, where medical checked me out at the aid station. Thank god for the volunteers for pushing me to finish. With the crash, repairs, and medical stop, I lost roughly 20-30 minutes.

What I didn’t know until after the race was that the crash had bent my rear disc brake. For the rest of the bike, I was basically riding with my brakes rubbing on one of the hilliest courses I’ve ever raced.

The hardest part wasn’t the pain. It was knowing how good I felt before the crash. Knowing the race I’d trained months for was gone.

I somehow finished the bike in 3:13, but when I saw my family and the absolutely insane cheering section waiting for me, I completely broke down in tears. I was heartbroken.

Huge shoutout to everyone tagged for getting me through the day. I could not have done it without you.

The goal for the run was no longer racing. It was simply finishing without making the injuries worse. I shuffled, jogged, and walked my way through 13.1 miles in 2:21.

6:11:59.

A time I’m disappointed in. A race result that doesn’t reflect the fitness I brought to the start line.

But sometimes the biggest victories in endurance sports have nothing to do with the clock.

This race taught me that toughness isn’t pushing when everything goes right. It’s finding a way forward when everything goes wrong.

Onto the next!🫶

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