Building Inclusion: Jason Linscott's Journey from Real Estate to IRONMAN World Championship
Written By Kevin Enners
Jason Linscott's journey from real estate to the IRONMAN World Championship is nothing short of remarkable. As a triathlete, board member for KPF, and partner at Stein Investments, Jason embodies the power of perseverance and community spirit.
His path to endurance sports began unexpectedly in 2014 when a friend invited him to compete in the Olympic-distance Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon. With his characteristic adventurous spirit, Jason accepted the challenge, unknowingly setting himself on a course that would intertwine his athletic passion with advocacy for inclusivity and the empowerment of others.
By the end of that year, the same friend asked Jason to tackle an even greater challenge—a full IRONMAN in Napa Valley. Once again, Jason’s laid-back, adventurous spirit kicked in: “Yeah, sure,” he said.
In July 2015, Jason completed the IRONMAN Vineman. Around this time, while swimming at Dynamo, Jason met Brent Pease. A connection was made through Evan Reiss, a mutual acquaintance who worked for Jason and served on the KPF board. What started as volunteering as a push volunteer soon turned into a six-year commitment to KPF’s board of directors, with Jason embracing a role that would blend his athletic passions with advocacy for inclusivity in long-distance racing and employment for people with disabilities.
“I didn’t have a personal connection to someone with a disability before joining KPF,” Jason reflects, “so getting to know the athletes and seeing the impact KPF has is truly awesome.”
Jason recounts with laughter one of his more memorable races — the Marine Corps Marathon. He and KPF athlete Curtis experienced two flats with their race chair’s tire within the first mile and a half. After fixing it once, the same tire flattened again half a mile later. With no spare, they were stranded, waiting for Brent to retrieve a replacement chair from KPF’s truck. As they waited, the rain began to fall, and the race passed them by. Eventually, Brent arrived with a Bob jogging stroller, and Jason and Curtis resumed the marathon, weaving through slower runners and passing the garbage trucks cleaning up after the race. “It was quite a day!” Jason laughs.
Jason's background in gymnastics—where he competed in all six men’s events, including the floor exercise, horizontal bar, parallel bars, rings, pommel horse, and vault—instilled in him the discipline and endurance that would later fuel his triathlon success. The sport required hours of dedication, focus, and body awareness; qualities Jason now applies to his IRONMAN training.
Jason’s training regimen is rigorous and carefully planned. Coach Brent schedules his workouts using TrainingPeaks, a platform that allows athletes to plan, track, and analyze their progress. Jason’s weekdays start with early-morning cycling, and Fridays are reserved for long rides in the North Georgia mountains, known as “The Gaps.” Though his busy schedule makes pool time a challenge, Jason compensates by swimming 3,000 to 4,000 meters in Lake Chatuge on weekends, with his wife paddleboarding beside him. Long runs—arguably the toughest part of IRONMAN training—are saved for weekends. “They really beat you up after 40,” Jason admits with a grin.
Jason’s journey to the IRONMAN World Championship isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about advocating for inclusion. His goal is to complete the upcoming challenge in under 13 hours, a testament to his dedication, discipline, and support for KPF.
“It’s not about us doing Kona,” Jason says thoughtfully. “It’s about us doing something for KPF. There are so many people working hard to make this happen. I hope it feels like we all did it together.”
Ultimately, for Jason, this experience is about more than personal achievement. It’s about contributing to a community of athletes that defy limits, challenge perceptions, and inspire others to do the same.
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