About this program
Veterans2Victory is a cohort-based training initiative created by Dare2tri for injured veterans—and led by injured veterans. Harnessing the unifying power of sport, the program fosters connection, growth, and personal transformation through shared experience.
Over eight months, participants train together for three key paratriathlon events, building fitness alongside a supportive community of fellow service members. With a strong emphasis on accountability, mental wellness, and intentional goal-setting, Veterans2Victory empowers veterans to challenge themselves while forming lasting bonds both on and off the racecourse.
What’s included?
- A 4-month customized training plan
- Four additional months of group coaching and community support
- Weekly one-on-one check-ins with a coach
- Monthly group Zoom calls
Participants will also receive entry, travel, lodging, and race uniforms for the following events:
- Dare2tri Injured Military Camp & Leon’s Triathlon in June
- Either Train2Race Camp in Pleasant Prairie in June or Train2Race Long Beach in July
- USA Paratriathlon National Championships in August
Meet the Coaches
Melissa Stockwell was the first female American soldier to lose a limb in combat. A four-time Paralympian, Paralympic medalist, Army veteran, and Dare2tri Co-Founder, she brings more than a decade of experience supporting injured veterans through sport.
Suzanne Brown retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2021 after more than 25 years of active-duty service. She is a USAT Level 2 certified paratriathlon coach with extensive experience coaching adaptive athletes, swim teams, and paratriathlon clinics. A three-time Ironman, Suzanne has competed in triathlon since 1999 and represented Team USA at the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Apply
Are you an injured veteran ready to take on a new challenge alongside a team that understands your journey? Applications are open January 26 – February 15, 2026.
