Featured in Triathlete Magazine: Our 50-State Triathlon Odyssey
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Joy and I are honored to share that our 12-year adventure to complete a triathlon in every U.S. state has been featured in Triathlete magazine.
The article, “One Couple’s Love of Adventure and a 50-State Triathlon Odyssey,” highlights how a simple idea after my first triathlon in 2011 grew into a journey that took us across the country. Along the way, we discovered new places, built lasting friendships, and deepened our marriage partnership through triathlon and travel.
Themes from Our Adventure Reported in the Article
Some of the storylines you’ll find in the article include:
- The surprises we found at each race, such as with flat tires or whitewater river kayaking instead of swimming, which broke my own “no firsts on race day” rule.
- Joy’s role not only as travel planner and cheerleader, but also as a volunteer at many of the races.
- How the triathlon community became family to us, offering encouragement at every stage of the journey.
👉 Read the full article on Triathlete magazine
Want the Whole Story?
If this story resonates with you and you’d like to learn more of the behind-the-scenes details—about the people we met, the places we explored, and the challenges and triumphs along the way—I’ve written about it in my memoir, Triathlon Adventures Across America: Swimming, Biking, Running, and Making Memories Together.
📖 Learn more about the book here.
Find Your Next Adventure
A special thanks to Sarah Gordon for her work in writing the Triathlete Magazine article. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our journey with a wider audience. We also hope it inspires you to keep seeking new adventures—whatever stage of life you’re in.
