Episode 27: F-ing Fast Past Forty: Pro Josh Monda Keeps Getting Faster

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Written By Chris Bagg

"My favorite thing about endurance sports is, there are no miracles...I know that if I've not shown in training that I'm at the level to run 1:10 in a 70.3, so I don’t try to force something that’s never happened on race day. Maybe someday I will, but if I haven’t trained for it I know it’s not gonna be today."

— Professional Triathlete Josh Monda

Josh Monda raced as an age grouper for 17 years before turning professional at 40—displaying a patience you don’t often find in endurance sports. Josh’s story includes a five-year hiatus from the sport, personal struggles with addiction, and a long-term approach that eventually unlocked elite-level performance. Now racing for the On Your Left Professional Triathlon Team, Josh shares the training, mental, and tactical insights that enabled his late-career breakthrough.

Josh's story shows that athletic development doesn't follow a universal timeline. His patient approach, willingness to step away when necessary, and focus on consistent, sustainable training over the long haul offers a blueprint for long-term success in endurance sports—regardless of when you start or restart your journey.

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