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Justin Metzler: Pro Triathlete, Coach, Podcast Host and "The Pro's Pro"

Justin Metzler: Pro Triathlete, Coach, Podcast Host and "The Pro's Pro"

Update: 2025-11-10
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A breakthrough month of training. A crash that changed everything. An infection that spiraled into emergency surgery. In this episode of Endurance Matters, we sit down with Pro Triathlete and Host Justin "BigMetz" Metzler to unpack the wild swing from β€œbest shape in years” to multiple hospital visits πŸ₯.


From podium-ready to hospital-bound in a flash 😳πŸ₯. In this episode, Justin shares the full story: the crash, the infection, the surgery, and the heartbreaking moment the Ironman Arizona/Kona dream slipped away.


We talk:
Β β€’ The Achilles injury that wrecked his confidence πŸ¦΅πŸ’”
Β β€’ Sponsors pulling out + the mental spiral that followed
Β β€’ Why forced rest made him faster πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈβš‘
β€’ The emotional trap of hiding injuries
β€’ His 365-day rebuild after surgery
β€’ And how his dad turned a non-swimmer into a pro at 12 πŸ‘πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ


Plus the family Ironman relay prediction you won’t believe (yes, it might beat his solo PR) πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈπŸ’¨

Raw. Honest. Relatable.
If you’re chasing a comeback, this one is for you πŸ’›πŸ”₯.

#ComebackYear #AchillesSurgery #TriathlonRecovery #EnduranceJourney #ProTriathlete #RoadBack #KeepShowingUp #Running #Ironman #Cycling #Swimming

✌🏼 - BigMetz


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