LB Ramblings
In the words of Peter Diamondis, “A problem is a terrible thing to waste.”
July and August Update
July and August have been a whirlwind of activity. The summer is always “full” with the Subaru Triathlon Series events, Subaru Ironman events, our athletes racing and training, managing our professional athletes and their sponsors and a few speaking engagements and book promotions. And of course, we have family and personal life commitments as well….
Why I fasted for 53 hours and what I learned!
On Sunday, I started a 2 day fast. Although I have read and agree with many of the merits of intermittent fasting, I remember lasting 45 minutes as I reached into my jersey pocket for a bite of a bar during my morning bike ride. I am a snacker. I would even say that I…
Setting a Goal – Your First 5k, Your First Triathlon, Any New Dream!
I want to run a 5 k. I want to do my first triathlon. I want to do something I have no idea how to do but I know that I want to do it! Welcome to your goal! Belief at the beginning of any undertaking is essential to guarantee success. If you believe in…
2018 Has Been Quite a Ride So Far!
To say it has been a “full” 2018 would be an understatement. But this picture was a moment of calm in April. Dave and I took a 2 day holiday to St. Pete Beach and tried to unwind from the winter of creating a book, training for Boston, coaching, managing athletes and events and formalizing…
Breakfast with Bob 2018 Boston Edition
Always a pleasure to connect with Bob Babbitt and share stories. You can watch our interview here. You may need a little tissue!
Famous People with Cystic Fibrosis
Some famous people with Cystic Fibrosis accomplished great things, despite the challenges of managing this disease. Some famous people with Cystic Fibrosis may be very well known to you, even if you didn’t know they had Cystic Fibrosis. This inherited illness has a range of severity, but with proper Cystic Fibrosis management, many people who…
Lisa Bentley – big heart, big smile
Over the years Lisa Bentley has won 11 Ironman titles and countless other triathlons. Before, during and after races she usually has an amazing smile on her face and we wanted to find out more about this amicable Canadian. ST: Lisa, it is just about time for the race in Pucon, are you ready? Lisa:…
Hello 2018
Welcome to 2018! It is always fun to look back in the rear view mirror and recall some key memories from 2017. When I raced, I would make a list of my assets prior to race day. That way, I had my best qualities front and centre as I entered the battlefield of competition. They…
The Reality Of Cystic Fibrosis
feel a bit paralyzed by emotion right now – crying as I write this! Today I learned that Makena Houston whom I met as a young girl in New Zealand in 2002 is in respiratory failure and in need of a double lung transplant. Makena has CF. Here is our story: In 2002, at IRONMAN…