I am way overdue for a blog post so instead of finding the perfect wording, I will give a snapshot of 2016 and line up the incredible 2017 ahead! A very painful chronic Achilles syndrome brought me to the great Dr. Alfredson in Sweden who surgically corrected my 7-year-old injury. And now, 1 year later,…
Considering that I raced 33 IRONMAN races in the 10-year span from 1997 to 2007, I had very few injuries that kept me from racing. My feet and heels were always an issue, but with modifications and therapy, I was always able to do the sport I loved so much. When I stepped away from…
The Tough Toonie is a challenge for athletes to race both Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka and Subaru IRONMAN Muskoka. This year, these races fall 7 weeks apart – last year it was 8 weeks apart. It is a natural double really since you get to race the course in July and then double it at…
Here is a link to an interview I did in advance of the Global Genes Tribute to Champions of Hope. Enjoy – https://globalgenes.org/raredaily/rarecast-how-lisa-bentley-became-a-world-class-triathlete-with-cystic-fibrosis/
On September 26th, I was given the honour of speaking at the Tribute to Champions of Hope Gala presented by Global Genes. Global Genes is a leading advocate of rare diseases with global reach to the worldwide community of patients with rare diseases. Cystic Fibrosis and Cerebral Palsy are two of these rare diseases –…
The July 5th weekend marked Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka. And many athletes who raced that race are planning to race both the IRONMAN 70.3 and the IRONMAN which is on the same course, 8 weeks later on August 30th. Athletes who race both races are part of a unique group of “Tough Toonie” athletes. This…
‘Tis the season to start thinking about your first race in 2015. And for some of you, it truly might be your very first triathlon. You have likely been reading triathlon books and magazines so you have plenty of advice on how to get to the start and finish line. But here are some tips…
Water running is the best way to maintain running fitness and form when an athlete needs to limit or abstain from land running. It can be a fantastic cross training exercise for a pure runner to add some running volume without the pounding and great for a multi-sport athlete who might need to supplement their…
Welcome to ‘repair, rejuvenation and renovation’ season otherwise incorrectly referred to as the off-season. It is absolutely not the “off” season. It is “the” season to lay the foundation for 2015 – to heal any injuries, to revive your spirit and to strengthen your weak links. Motivation is challenging with the lack of daylight, the…
When I did my first ½ iron distance race in 1989 or 1990, race day nutrition was limited to bananas, Fig Newton cookies and electrolyte drinks. The night before the event, I ate as much pasta as I could stomach and then hoped that that fuel would sustain me to the finish line. Unfortunately, even…
