ADA, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 22: Johnny Agar (R), father Jeff and mother Becki, pray during Catholic Sunday Mass at Saint Patrick Parish on September 22, 2024 in Ada, Michigan. "One constant that held me together and that was my faith. I knew God had a better plan for my life than I could even imagine.," Becki Agar said speaking of tragically losing loved ones early in her life. "While I’m not happy that all those things happened to me, I understand them better now. Having, and raising a son with cerebral palsy has equipped me to pass on my faith to Johnny, and our girls, so they knew they could stay strong no matter what trials they faced in life." 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 21: Jeff Agar adjusts his helmet, as his son Johnny has his helmet adjusted by his mother Becki, in the middle of a training session with friend and fellow Ironman competitor Rebecca Cruttenden (not pictured) on Egypt Valley Avenue on September 20, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. Johnny is typically along for the ride, to help simulate a race day scenario for his father. Becki often aides the team with any nutrition, needs on longer training sessions. 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 21: Jeff Agar pedals his custom bicycle with his son, Johnny, and friend, training partner and fellow Ironman competitor Rebecca Cruttenden (not pictured) on September 20, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. Training for Team Agar ranged from 15-30 hours a week as the mileage and distances varied by discpline. Additionally, they added strength training, recovery, and physical therapy that added another 5-10 hours per week. On this day, the duo trained more than 35 miles with an elevation gain of 2,900 feet. "The full 112-mile bike ride in Kona has published elevation at 5,800, so the route we train on is really beneficial," Jeff Agar said. "Hills are our biggest nemesis. With nearly 400 pounds that we are carrying, I can feel an incline coming before I even see it." 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 21: Johnny Agar is shaved by his mother Becki in the her bathroom of their home on September 21, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. Johnny lives with cerebral palsy, a muscle disorder which necessitates assistance with his daily activities. His mother Becki is his main caregiver, helping him complete every day tasks. "I had a wonderful childhood growing up," Becki Agar said, crediting her mother, grandma and great-aunt Frances. "They were always so attentive, nurturing, and kind to anyone they met," she added. "So much so, that it surprised me as a young girl and made a great impression on me." 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 is propped up by his mother Becki to avoid falling over before their family takes a boat ride on September 20, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. Johnny, who lives with cerebral palsy, and uses a wheelchair, cannot stand on his own and often requires assistance to sit upright without falling over. "Growing up if [my children] ever complained that they 'had' to do something, I would always remind them that they don’t 'have' to do something, they 'get' to do something," Becki Agar said. "Just a tiny word change, but a big perspective change." 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: Becki Agar photographs her son Johnny Agar after she lowered him into their Swim Spa following a workout by his father Jeff (L) 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 works out at physical therapy with Founder and CEO of PTSportsPRO Terence Reuben on September 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both Johnny and his father Jeff started working with Reuben in 2009. "Terence is one of the few people who understands exactly what Dad and I are doing and what it entails," Johnny Agar said, who as he acknowledged he has to do his part to stay fit. "He is able to understand the racing component and understand what my body is going through as a physical therapist." 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 (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)