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Three Grandville Dads Take on the GR Tri to Support the Legacy of GHS Student Ryan Fischer

Scott Farney, Brian Groendyk, & Josh Brinks are three ordinary dads from Grandville, MI. By day they’re an engineer, a nurse practitioner, and a sales...

Grand Rapids TriathlonMay 15, 2014

Athlete Interview

Interview: Dave Bishop – Coming Back from Serious Injury

David Bishop a 68 year-old resident of Schoolcraft, MI has been a triathlete for close to 25 years. His amazing wife has supported him through...

Grand Rapids TriathlonMarch 31, 2014

Athlete Interview

Interview: Joe Legatz, Amway Employee and Half Iron Triathlete

Joe Legatz is a Lead Instructional Design Consultant working in the Training & Education department at Amway North America. He has worked there since 2009,...

Grand Rapids TriathlonMarch 31, 2014

Athlete Interview

Interview: Meet Joe Piesz aka Flounder

Joe Piesz (aka Flounder from Thunder 94.5) – Newbie Triathlete Joe Piesz grew up in Howell, MI and currently is the co-host for the “Flounder...

Grand Rapids TriathlonJune 8, 2013

Athlete Interview

1982

Post written by Jim Birch, contributor to the Grand Rapids Triathlon blog This was the year of my first triathlon experience! I had driven up to...

Grand Rapids TriathlonFebruary 4, 2013

Athlete Interview Triathlon Training

I’m No Triathlete

Post was written by Kat Gillespie, contributor to the Grand Rapids Triathlon Blog. Kat will be sharing her adventures as she prepares for her first...

Grand Rapids TriathlonDecember 16, 2012

Athlete Interview

Pain is Temporary. Memory is Forever!

I’d like to introduce you to Jim Birch – past participant of one of our triathlons. He has been an amazing inspiration to the team...

Grand Rapids TriathlonNovember 5, 2012

Athlete Interview

Interview: Have you Met Jim Birch?

“This is the only sport, of many, I have ever done where I compete WITH athletes and not AGAINST athletes” – Jim Birch If you...

Grand Rapids TriathlonJune 9, 2012

The Grand Rapids Triathlon's flat, fast course is ideal for the new and experienced triathlete alike. Enjoy a beautiful swim in the lake-like Thornapple River, ride the flat country-road bike course then run our the scenic, shaded run course with loads of local support. It’s the largest triathlon in Michigan and offers Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic and Half distances in addition to Aquabike, Duathlon, Relays, and Swim-Only events. Come experience a world-class event in Grand Rapids, MI in June!

Race Location: Ada Park - 1116 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301

Athlete Interview

Three Grandville Dads Take on the GR Tri to Support the Legacy of GHS Student Ryan Fischer

Interview: Dave Bishop – Coming Back from Serious Injury

Interview: Joe Legatz, Amway Employee and Half Iron Triathlete

Interview: Meet Joe Piesz aka Flounder

1982

I’m No Triathlete

Pain is Temporary. Memory is Forever!

Interview: Have you Met Jim Birch?

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