ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 19: Johnny Agar (L) and father Jeff Agar relax in the hot tub for muscle recovery at their home on September 19, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. "A lot of people who have cerebral palsy have aches and pains because our muscles are always so tight," Johnny Agar said. "You know when you have a pot of boiling water and you get fettuccine noodles out of the box?" Johnny Agar said explaining how noodles are stiff and brittle before putting them in the water. "That’s me before a sage bath or hot tub therapy," he added. "Once I’m in the water or the sage, just like the noodles, my body goes as limp as that noodle." For 15 years, Jeff and his son Johnny Agar have been pushing the limits of endurance sports including Ironman triathlons. Their athletic accomplishments have been especially noteworthy considering that Johnny lives with cerebral palsy, a muscle disorder which necessitates assistance with his daily activities. When racing, Johnny receives full support by his sixty-one-year-old father to pull, haul and push him on course. In 2022, after five unsuccessful attempts, Team Agar completed a full Ironman - 140.6 miles of swimming, cycling, and running - within a 17-hour time limit. Nearly a decade after a failed attempt at the 2016 Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kona, Team Agar was invited back to Hawaii to compete in this year's VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. Although the father-son-duo came up short of their dream of completing one of the most challenging triathlons in the world, they say their journey has never been solely about reaching the finish line. Their experiences have emphasized their commitment to overcoming challenges together as a family and connecting with those navigating disabilities and the struggles of everyday life. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)