How old are you?
53
Where do you live?
Montreal, Canada
Website
Strava
What is your history with sports and athletics?
I have always played sports at a high level, but got into triathlon around the age of 40 because I wanted to race bikes (this was the only way I knew of).
What do you enjoy the most about being an athlete?
Being an athlete is the truest way, outside of my writing, that I can express myself fully. It offers a level of freedom I haven’t found anywhere else.
Have you experienced any challenges or obstacles?
I have been injured so many times that it is hard to count. I am presently recovering from a crash at the ironman 70.3 world championship where I broke my collarbone, several ribs and my pelvis in two places. This is frustrating because so much of who I am comes in the performance of my sport.
Has your participation helped you overcome any major life issues?
Without sport there is no way I would have been able to get through the day throughout much of my life. It has been a way to manage data times I have always kept just behind me.
What is your “why?”
My why is to be the best me that I can offer. Sounds cheesy but it is true. In everything I do I strive to be my best and lead by example. Being a teacher, I find this quality is an absolute necessity.
What is your favorite gear or training equipment?
My gravel bike has become my absolute favourite thing.
Do you have a favorite race or event?
My favorite event was/is the triathlon alpe d’huez in the French alps. Super challenging physically and mentally. The landscape is breathtaking as are the efforts required to get to the finish line.
What’s next?
Right now I am focusing on a full recovery while working on my next book which will be a follow up to the last one (“My Coworkers Think I’m a Pro “).
Any fun facts about yourself?
I am a teacher, author and successful age group triathlete who is still afraid of the swim portion of the race.
Do you have any advice for someone interested in getting started?
Just get started. It is that simple. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The first step will be the biggest hurdle you will face.
Any other comments or stories you’d like to share?
Please read my book. In it you will find a hilarious peek I side the ups and downs that every age group amateur athlete faces.