LAVA's Serious Triathlon Podcast   /     Rob Jones: 31 Marathons in 31 Days

Description

Triathlete and runner Rob Jones was serving as a combat engineer in the United States Marines when he stepped on a land mine. The result was a “left knee dis-articulation and a right above knee amputation of my legs.” Through his recovery he subsequently trained for and competing in rowing in the Paralymics, where he won a bronze medal with his scull teammate. In 2013, he conducted a solo/supported bike ride across the country and raised more than $125,000 for for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and Ride 2 Recovery. In October, Rob will be running 31 marathons in 31 days to raise money for a number of good causes. For more info, go to http://robjonesjourney.com.

Summary

Triathlete and runner Rob Jones was serving as a combat engineer in the United States Marines when he stepped on a land mine. The result was a “left knee dis-articulation and a right above knee amputation of my legs.” Through his recovery he subsequently trained for and competing in rowing in the Paralymics, where he won a bronze medal with his scull teammate. In 2013, he conducted a solo/supported bike ride across the country and raised more than $125,000 for for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and Ride 2 Recovery. In October, Rob will be running 31 marathons in 31 days to raise money for a number of good causes. For more info, go to http://robjonesjourney.com.

Subtitle
Triathlete and runner Rob Jones was serving as a combat engineer in the United States Marines w...
Duration
1908
Publishing date
2017-09-27 18:40
Link
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/serioustriathlon/episodes/2017-09-27T11_40_57-07_00
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Enclosures
http://serioustriathlon.podomatic.com/enclosure/2017-09-27T11_40_57-07_00.m4a
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