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The Be Fierce & Tri(athlon) Podcast
The Be Fierce & Tri(athlon) Podcast
Be Fierce & Tri is a triathlon and runDisney podcast for everyday endurance athletes pursuing extraordinary goals. Hosted by coach, business owner, Kona qualifier, and seven-time Dopey Challenge finisher Jill “The Tri Mom” Bartholomew, the podcast combines practical coaching advice, race recaps, and inspiring conversations with athletes balancing big dreams with work, family, and real life. Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon, preparing for an IRONMAN, tackling the Dopey Challenge, or chasing a personal best, you'll find expert insights, honest stories, and actionable strategies designed to help you train smarter, race stronger, and enjoy the journey. From course previews and race recaps to age group athlete stories and conversations with coaches, professionals, and everyday endurance athletes, Be Fierce & Tri celebrates the people who prove that extraordinary accomplishments are possible at every stage of life. Real athletes. Real stories. Real inspiration.
June 1, 2026

Just Keep TRI-ing: Jim Logan's Road from Stage 4 Cancer to Kona

Just Keep TRI-ing: Jim Logan's Road from Stage 4 Cancer to Kona
Just Keep TRI-ing: Jim Logan's Road from Stage 4 Cancer to Kona
The Be Fierce & Tri(athlon) Podcast
Just Keep TRI-ing: Jim Logan's Road from Stage 4 Cancer to Kona

When Jim Logan was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colorectal cancer, doctors told him he might have six months to two years to live. More than two years later, Jim is still training, still racing, and preparing for the biggest race of his life: the Ironman World Championship in Kona. In this episode, Coach Jill sits down with Jim to discuss his cancer journey, training through chemotherapy, overcoming setbacks, the mindset that kept him moving forward, and the release of his new book, Just Keep TRI-ing. Jim shares how endurance sports helped prepare him for the toughest battle of his life, why he never stopped training, and how his philosophy of discipline, sacrifice, suffering, and pain continues to guide him today. Whether you're an athlete, cancer survivor, caregiver, or simply facing your own challenges, this conversation is a powerful reminder of what's possible when you keep moving forward.

In this episode:

  • Jim shares his stage 4 cancer diagnosis and treatment journey
  • How he continued training through chemotherapy, surgeries, and setbacks
  • Why he believes endurance sports prepared him for the toughest challenge of his life
  • His philosophy of discipline, sacrifice, suffering, and pain
  • The story behind his new book, Just Keep TRI-ing
  • Raising funds for the Ironman Foundation
  • Preparing for Kona 2026

Resources

📖 Jim Logan's Book: Just Keep TRI-ing
https://amzn.to/3RCJ6et

❤️ Support Jim's Ironman Foundation Fundraising Campaign
https://ironmanfoundation.donordrive.com/participants/4148

🌐 Learn More About the Ironman Foundation
https://www.ironmanfoundation.org

🏊‍♀️ Coaching with Be Fierce Multisport
https://befiercemultisport.com

If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels.

We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!

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