05/31/2026
š HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO AL COUTURE!!! š
On May 30, 2026, Alan Couture accomplished something many people only talk about doingā¦ he completed his very first triathlon!
What makes this even more impressive is the journey that got him here.
Just a year ago, in 2025, Al was working through some significant knee challenges. Many people would have used that as a reason to sit on the sidelines. Al chose a different path.
He committed to the process.
The first big step was signing up for Walloon Lake Triathlon . (Ryan, the race director for TriWalloon was also racing, pictured here with beard) In triathlon, thatās when the dream becomes real. Until you register, itās just wishful thinking. Once you sign up, the journey begins.
But Al wasnāt content to wait.
Excited and motivated, he added Tri Greenville Triathlon to the schedule and suddenly it was game on.
He arrived in Greenville the day before the race, checked out the course, saw the 74Ā° water temperature, and was ready for the adventure ahead.
Race morning, Al showed up to transition excited and prepared. Was greeted by Kurt, Glenn, Jenn and Marilyn. He approached the swim wisely, following the advice of Coach K and swim coach Larry, and it paid off perfectly.
Then came the bike.
Al absolutely crushed it.
Rolling into T2 with a huge smile on his face, he headed out onto the run, laughing, joking with volunteers, and soaking in every moment of the experience.
And when he crossed that finish line?
That smile was even bigger.
In his later 60s, Al proved something important:
Age is not the limitation.
Doubt is.
Anything is possible when youāre willing to take the first step and keep showing up.
Congratulations, Al! We hope youāre enjoying a well-earned recovery day today.
And one more thingā¦
š Watch out, Walloon.
Al is coming for you.
