Jason P. Lester Explained

Jason P. Lester is an endurance athlete, the author of the book Running on Faith, and the 2009 ESPY Award winner for Best Male Athlete with a Disability.[1] He is the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman World Championships.[2] He is the Founder of EPIC5 Challenge, EP1CMAN and The NEVER STOP Foundation est. 2007.

Lester has completed endurance challenges such as the EPIC5 Challenge (5 Iron distance triathlons on 5 Hawaiian islands in 5 consecutive days), and a 1000miles run and 4000miles bike across the United States.[3] On May 5, 2013, Lester ran across the United States, becoming the 4th fastest runner to run from San Francisco to New York City to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims. He ran along The Great Wall of China in 83 days, setting a world record by becoming the first person to run the length of the wall solo in a single attempt.[4] [5]

Early life

Lester grew up playing baseball and football. When he was twelve years old, he was hit while on his bicycle by a woman driving who ran a red light. He was left for dead with 21 broken bones and a collapsed lung. Lester lost the use of his right arm, which became partially paralyzed as a result of the accident. During the next several months he began a lengthy hospital recovery. While he was still in the hospital recovering, his father, and sole guardian, died of a heart attack.[6] Twelve months after the accident, he went on to continue to play baseball and football, making the all star game with the use of only one arm. Lester continued to play sports throughout high school and college. He began to compete in running and biathlon races at age 16, and by age 18 was ranked #2 for biathlons in the state of Arizona.

Triathlon

Lester competed in the 2008 and 2009 Ironman World Championships in Kona.[7] In 2008, Lester became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman World Championships.[2] In June 2009, at Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, Lester came in 3rd in his age group, which qualified him to compete in the Ironman World Championships later that year. That same summer, in July 2009, Lester became the first male triathlete to win an ESPY Award.[1] In August 2009, Lester became the 25th person to complete both Ultraman Canada and Ultraman Hawaii out of 428 total competitors. In November 2009, Lester became the 15th athlete in the history of Ultraman to complete both Hawaii and Canada in the same year.

On March 19, 2012, Lester ran and biked over across the United States promoting the benefit of the sport.[8]

On May 5, 2013, Lester made a 3500miles transcontinental run across America in 72 days. The run was a collaborative service project with Waves For Water. Waves For Water is an active presence and force for the Hurricane Sandy Relief Initiative, which supports neighborhoods and communities recovering from Hurricane Sandy.[9]

The NEVER STOP Foundation

In 2007, Lester founded the Never Stop Foundation.[10] The NEVER STOP Foundation is dedicated to using athletics as a tool to encourage all youth to have the chance to achieve their full potential. The goal is to help those in their formative years find their own true voice, help them build their confidence, improve their communication skills and learn the values of discipline, trust, compassion, self-reliance, and respect.

Racing and endurance highlights

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carlson. Timothy. Jason Lester ESPY upset winner. NowPublic.com. October 2, 2013. July 16, 2013.
  2. Book: Lester . Jason . Running on Faith: The Principles, Passion, and Pursuit of a Winning Life . 2010 . 978-0-06-196572-2 . Tim . Vandehey. Zondervan .
  3. Web site: Nike Journey for a Better World . Nike's Forrest Gump: Ironman Jason Lester Crosses America for Nike . Miller . Mark J. . May 2, 2012 . July 31, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120509054159/http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2012/05/02/Nike-Better-World-Jason-Lester-050212.aspx . May 9, 2012.
  4. Web site: Waves For Water .
  5. Web site: Jason Lester together with Mannatech completed a marathon across the Great Wall of China to fight childhood malnutrition . Stoney . Stoney . November 13, 2014 . June 10, 2015 . ICNN.
  6. Web site: Henry . Dawn . Jason Lester Wins ESPY Award . Ironman.com . 23 July 2009 . 28 October 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100521080348/http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/dawn-henry-catches-up-with-the-winner-of-the-2009-best-male-athlete-with-a-disability . 21 May 2010 .
  7. Web site: Jason Lester Publishes "Running on Faith". August 31, 2010. March 26, 2019. Ironman.com.
  8. Web site: 48,000 miles. Infinite inspiration . Nike.com . August 8, 2013 . September 6, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130807153254/http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/better-world/stories/2012/09/journey . August 7, 2013 .
  9. Web site: Run to Rebuild. August 8, 2012. Waves for Water.
  10. Web site: History . Never Stop Foundation . 28 October 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130604172946/http://www.jasonplester.com/never-stop-foundation/ . 4 June 2013 .
  11. News: Kona resident Jason Lester completes 2,633-mile trek across Australia. Hawaii Tribune-Herald. 2017-05-25.
  12. Web site: Jason's 'epic' journey. Thorburn. Kate. Media. Australian Community Media-Fairfax. 2016-07-01. The Guardian. 2017-05-25.
  13. Web site: Endurance athlete begins 72-hour run to help Army. December 15, 2014. June 10, 2015. New Frontier chronicle.
  14. Web site: Nike's Forrest Gump: Ironman Jason Lester Crosses America for Nike. 2012-05-02. brandchannel. 2017-05-25.
  15. http://r-u-n.us
  16. Web site: Wow! Endurance athlete Jason Lester hits the treadmill for 24 hours to 'crush cancer'. 30 March 2013. Twitchy.
  17. Web site: Archived copy . 2022-07-10 . 2013-04-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130413152638/http://www.3picman.com/ . dead .
  18. Web site: Archived copy . 2020-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130516082221/http://26x26.info/ . 2013-05-16 . dead .
  19. Web site: H2ope . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120117043026/http://www.h2ope2011.com/ . 2012-01-17 .
  20. Web site: Ultraman Canada History - 2008 Records and Results . Ultraman Canada . 28 October 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090930215523/http://www.ultramancanada.com/html/2008.html . 30 September 2009 .
  21. Web site: Ultraman Canada History - 2009 Records and Results . Ultraman Canada . 28 October 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090921191132/http://ultramancanada.com/html/2009.html . 21 September 2009 .
  22. Web site: 2008 Results Page. Ultraman World Championships. 28 October 2010.
  23. Web site: 2009 Results Page. Ultraman World Championships. 28 October 2010.
  24. Web site: Online Results - Pacific Crest Endurance Duathlon. AA Sports Limited. 7 July 2008.
  25. Web site: Scottsdale Duathlon/Triathlon - Age Group. TriFamily Racing.
  26. Web site: Scottsdale Duathlon/Triathlon - Overall. TriFamily Racing.
  27. Web site: Weik . Matt . These 10 Super Inspiring Fitness Stories Will Give You Monday Motivation . 2022-08-04 . AskMen . en.

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