ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Jeff Agar trains in a Swim Spa in his backyard on September 20, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. "We are always looking to create opportunities in helping people better their lives, help achieve their goals and make their journey a little easier," President of Master Spa Kevin Richards said when speaking about donating a Swim Spa to Team Agar. After learning about the father-son duo through a connection to former U.S. Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps, the family was invited to the Master Spa factory earlier this year to help build a relationship and find a product that would be beneficial to Jeff and Johnny for their endurance training and recovery. 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)

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Johnny Agar is stretched following a physical therapy session with Founder and CEO of PTSportsPRO Terence Reuben on September 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Acute and chronic pain is a classic symptom for those living with cerebral palsy. "[My muscles] are like a rubber band that is stretched so much that it’s ready to break," Johnny Agar said. "When I move it hurts sometimes or I will have occasional spasms in my muscles," He added. "The more I stay active and stretch and move, the better my body feels." 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)

ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Johnny Agar plays the board game Upwords with friend and fellow Ironman competitor Rebecca Cruttenden at his home on September 20, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. Cruttenden is a 12-time Ironman competitor, training partner and friend of Team Agar. While challenged with everyday physical activities living with cerebral palsy, Johnny made the Dean’s List every semester of his college career, and graduated from Aquinas College with summa cum laude, the highest academic achievement. 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)

ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 19: Johnny Agar is assisted by his uncle Chris Doucette during their weekly walk on September 19, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. When Johnny was born with cerebral palsy, his parent's Jeff and Becki decided to raise him as if he had no disability. Despite doctor's saying he'd unlikely he'd ever walk and may never speak, since birth there have been no limitations for Johnny. 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)

ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 19: Dripping in sweat, Jeff Agar stretches in his garage following a training run with his son Johnny Agar on September 19, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. "While economically, physically and mentally there are major challenges," Jeff Agar said. "The toughest part is the time commitment to training, recovery, research, planning, and rest," Jeff added. "That can basically be the amount of time of a full-time job, all while I’m balancing a full-time job." 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)

ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 19: An Ironman logo tattoo featuring himself and his son is seen as Jeff Agar pushes his son Johnny Agar during a training run on September 19, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. After five failed attempts, the tattoo symbolizes their first ever full Ironman race finish in 2022 at Ironman Maryland. "The accommodation in races for teams like us, especially by Ironman, has been exceptional," Jeff Agar said. 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)

ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 19: Jeff Agar pushes his son Johnny Agar during a training run as they pass a woman pushing a stroller and young child during a training run on September 19, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. "I have always loved sports - and wheelchair sports wasn’t in the cards for me," Johnny Agar said. "When my Dad found a way for me to be included in sports, it was so special to me." He added, "Now that my Dad has given me a behind the scenes look at competing, I have a 360-degree full picture of what it takes to accomplish something." 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)

ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - MAY 10: Johnny Agar walks with his uncle Chris Doucette on May 10, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. Each week Doucette assists Johnny in walking down their road. "My Uncle Chris and I have grown our relationship through our walking together," Johnny Agar said. "I love that he has a psychology background so he is able to gently sort through both my physical and mental states pretty well during training and I feel like I can be open with him." 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)