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Russ Jones

@coachruss

Run and Triathlon coach.
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient from USA Triathlon
2:18 Marathon Qualified for USA Olympic Trials
Over 100 Triathlon-Multi sport victories. USAT Ranked number one triathlete 50-54 Age Group

Web Site
https://www.trilessismore.com

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Full Name

Russ Jones

Gender

Male

Time Zone

America/Los_Angeles

Run and Triathlon coach.
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient from USA Triathlon
2:18 Marathon Qualified for USA Olympic Trials
Over 100 Triathlon-Multi sport victories. USAT Ranked number one triathlete 50-54 Age Group

Sports Experience

Swimming
Running
Cycling
Triathlon

Disciplines

Aquabike

Aquathlon

Duathlon

Non-Traditional Event

Off Road

Triathlon

Specialties

Beginners

Clydesdale / Athena

Draft Legal

Long Course

Off-Road

Short Course

NCAA

High School / Collegiate

Contact Information

Email address
coachruss@cox.net
Phone
+1-949-610-9334
Address
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Web Site
https://trilessismore.com/

Services

One-One Coaching Fees • NO LONG TERM CONTRACTS

Initial consultation (1-1/2 - 2 hours) $125.00
• Analysis of background, strengths and weaknesses in each sport
• Prioritization of work, family, life, training and racing goals
• Design and implementation of a training program to meet racing goals
In person training $100 first hour / $75 each additional
• Individual sessions for skill development and improved fitness levels
• Endless possibilities!
Monthly training diary $150 per month
• An easy to follow daily workout guide
• Carefully designed to accommodate your busy schedule
• Maximization of your workouts to reach optimum race fitness and race goals
• Phone & e-mail accessibility.

OnLine Coaching Available! • NO LONG TERM CONTRACTS
• Everything as One-One coaching above, less In person training!

TXT/Call (949) 610-9334 or E-Mail Russ at: coachruss@cox.net

Background

Meet Russ Jones!

At TriLessisMore we focus on a COMPLETE training system. To begin, we focus on quality over volume. Proof? Russ began by winning the Mission Bay Triathlon in '75 and since then:

• 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award USA Triathlon
• Over 100 triathlon & duathlon overall victories
• Numerous Multi-Sport National age group championships
• USAT nationally ranked #1 Triathlete 50-54 age group
• 8 Time Pacific Coast Triathlon age group champion
• Qualified US Olympic Trials Marathon 2 Hours 18 Minutes (on ONLY 70 miles/wk)
• Overall Winner of the Eagleman 70.3

Russ accomplished all of these wins using the, "less is more" philosophy. If your busy lifestyle is looking for a proven program to succeed, let Russ guide you to your own victory line!

Photos

Running | August 18, 2023

Running | August 18, 2023

Running | August 18, 2023

Running | August 18, 2023

Running | August 18, 2023

Running | August 18, 2023

U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon 1979

Qualified US Olympic Trials Marathon 2 Hours 18 Minutes (on ONLY 70 miles/wk).
Running  |   July 01, 1979   |   United States

Shore Conference HS Championships

“BORN To RUN” 50 years ago I set the all time Jersey Shore 2 Mile HS record 9:16 GREAT MEMORIES
Bullet Point List for easier read lots of E Street Band Bruce Connections
1. With Max Weinburg drummer E Street Band signing a drum skin to Mr Born to Run. Max’s son went to Rumson Fair Haven HS
2. Ran by Bruce Springsteen’s old house on Ridge Road 1000’s of times.
3. Broke a other Russ record previous held by Russ Taintor Brick Township HS 9:20 in 1968.
4. Followed it up one month later by winning 1973 the NJ Meet of Champions besting the top runners in the state. Have a great story on that very few people know about, more that on a June post.
5. Photo of my 50 year old Reebok Shoes
Running  |   May 19, 1973   |   Ocean Twp NJ

Jersey Shore High School Record 1973

50 years ago today I created a memory that will last a lifetime.
Bullet point list for easier read of fun and interesting stories.

1. The drinking age got pushed back to 18 in 1973 in NJ, took advantage of it was in the local pub in Sea Bright having a few beers at midnight with HS Bud after parking cars at the Fromargarie restaurant in Rumson. On that note I truly believe it helped me win in the 90+heat/humidity for the noon race, the 18 year drinking age only lasted a few years.

2. Fun story on parking cars, the Fromargarie was close to Monmouth horse race track, big winners would eat at the restaurant come out and ask get my car back in 30 seconds and you got yourself 10 or 20 tip 50 years ago that was one great gratuity. Little did they know I set the all time Jersey Shore HS record.

3. As a coach I’m a big believer in race specific training and it all started 50 years ago. My gym class was at noon every day same time as the championship HS event knowing it was going to be hot went out on tough runs in the noon heat through the streets of Rumson.

4. Winning time 9:20 in the heat/humidity and on an old cinder track not conducive to fast times. I won the event by 13 seconds for my non running friends at a championship event that is a huge margin especially since there was a 4:07 HS miler and future sub 2:20 marathon runners in the field.

5. Went through the first mile in 4:36 with most of the field on the bell last lap looked back and could not see anyone knowing that why push it and cramp and not win far more important versus a fast time. On the final lap I was lapping runners unheard of in a state championship race. Beer and race specific training paid dividends.

6. 1964 the USA Track and Field Championships were held on the same Rutgers cinder track.

Great Memories Have a FUN Summer
Running  |   January 01, 1973   |   New Jersey

ITU Duathlon World Championship

2nd in age group in the International Triathlon Union Duathlon World Championship in Canada, doing the 5K run, 20K bike and 2.5K run in 1:04:16.
Triathlon  |   2013  |   ITU  |   International   |   Results Link

IMPACT OC; Pacific Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

Triathlon  |   August 22, 2023  |   OC Talk Radio  |   Podcast  |   Link

Triathlons a way of life for Jones

Russ Jones is a fast-talking, fast-moving, perpetually enthusiastic and decorated link to triathlon's past.

Jones can recite dates, times and names from races 30 years ago and has a house full of trophies, medals and plaques from more than 1,000 triathlons, duathlons and road races. And at 59, Jones is no athletic dinosaur, content to simply rest and reminisce.
Triathlon  |   June 22, 2014  |   ESPN  |   Media Interview  |   Link

Run, Bike, Swim: The Early Days of Tri

Russ Jones remembers his first triathlon like it was yesterday. Of course, it helps when you still have the trophy—believed to be the first ever awarded in the sport—to keep your memory sharp.
Triathlon  |   September 09, 2013  |   Active.com  |   Media Interview  |   Link

Go Faster By Running Less

Competitor Magazine Article
Triathlon  |   November 01, 2010  |   Competitor Magazine  |   Media Interview  |   Link
Media Kit

Russ Jones

@coachruss

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, United States

coachruss@cox.net

Summary

Run and Triathlon coach.
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient from USA Triathlon
2:18 Marathon Qualified for USA Olympic Trials
Over 100 Triathlon-Multi sport victories. USAT Ranked number one triathlete 50-54 Age Group

Athletic Highlights

U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon 1979

Shore Conference HS Championships

Jersey Shore High School Record 1973

Awards & Recognition

ITU Duathlon World Championship (Results)

Publications

IMPACT OC; Pacific Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

Triathlons a way of life for Jones

Run, Bike, Swim: The Early Days of Tri

Go Faster By Running Less