QT2 Systems - My Greatest Moment - Season 2, Episode 8 - Jason Coward

Have you ever looked back at a day in your life, and said "WOW -
I Can't Believe I did That!"? In this podcast series, listen to
QT2 athletes tell the stories of how they achieved goals that
they once never dreamed possible.


Season 2, Episode 8 features QT2 athlete Jason Howard, coached by
Bob Richter. Jason's journey in the sport of triathlon began just
eighteen months ago. In the spring of 2023, Jason, a long-time
runner, was sidelined with a broken foot. Under doctors orders,
until his foot fully healed, he could only participate in closed
chain exercises. Jason used this set back as an opportunity to
try something new and he signed up for his first sprint
triathlon. Jason bought a bike and hit the pool, and only a few
weeks later, he finished he was a triathlete. Buoyed by this
accomplishment, he participated in several triathlons over the
next few months, capping off his season with the Oilman middle
distance race. The following day, already thinking about his next
goal, the Houston Marathon, Jason did a short easy run.
Unfortunately, his body was not ready for the effort, and he
injured his other foot, this time the peroneal tendon.


In the spring of 2024, with bigger goals on his mind, Jason hired
Coach Bob Richter. Together, they plotted out a schedule for the
season, targeting IRONMAN California has is A race. With much to
learn, Jason put his head down and did the work. In October, he
was ready to be an IRONMAN. The day started out well, with both
the swim and bike playing out better than expected. The first
seven miles of the run also went well, and then his foot gave out
on him. He could not even walk without intense pain. At that
point, Jason was not sure he could continue and considered
dropping out of the race. But he willed himself to continue.
After several stops and starts, the pain eased up and Jason knew
that he could complete the race. This was Jason's GREATEST
MOMENT. Crossing the finish line sealed the deal.


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