Joy Braun is a 13x Ironman (140.6 distance) triathlon finisher throughout the USA, Mexico, and New Zealand. Additionally, she has completed over 20 70.3-distance triathlons. She has had many podium finishes in Ironman, Sprint, and Olympic-distance triathlons and 5K to half marathons. Joy (aka Joyful Tri Girl) is a USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

Her personal record for an Ironman finish time is 11:19. Prior to that, her personal best had been 11:28, achieved while recovering from a broken pelvic bone after a hit and run cycling accident. She dreamed it, so she did it!

She qualified for the Boston marathon in 2011, has qualified for USA Triathlon National Championship numerous times times, and participated in the Olympic-distance championship race in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships multiple times and raced the Ironman World Championship in 2021 (later passing up the opportunity to race it again). Annually, Joy has achieved the title of All World Athlete – gold, silver, and bronze. 

Joyful Tri Girl has been coaching athletes for swim, bike, and run since 2015. While she enjoys all distances and abilities, she specializes in the newer athlete with big dreams. She is a huge believer in mental strength and having fun while training and racing.

For additional information, including affordable monthly fees, contact Joy at JoyfulTriGirl@gmail.com.

• 13-time Ironman triathlon finisher
• 12-time USA Triathlon national championship qualifier
• Boston Marathon qualifier
• USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach
• National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
-United Sports Endurance Coaching Academy Certified Running Coach

Passionate about coaching athletes to conquer their goals!