The Greg Bennett Show

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Step into the realm of resilience, endurance, and achievement with ”The Greg Bennett Show.” Hosted by Greg Bennett, an Olympian, former world number one triathlete, and one of the most prolific figures in Triathlon, this podcast embodies Greg’s career-defining mantra, ”Success comes to those who endure just one moment longer.” On ”The Greg Bennett Show” Greg blends his wealth of 27 years of professional experience, having won over 100 international races from 500 starts and held the title of the world’s number 1 ranked triathlete for three consecutive years, with profound, insightful dialogues featuring the world’s leading athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs, and high-performers. These conversations traverse sports, business, entrepreneurship, and entertainment sectors, providing a rich tapestry of stories about the relentless pursuit of success, mental resilience, and the art of endurance. A balance between Greg’s remarkable career and the inspiring journeys of his guests, ”The Greg Bennett show” serves as a beacon of inspiration for those daring to strive, persist, and endure just one moment longer in their pursuit of greatness.

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Monday Feb 27, 2023

Lisa Bentley - Speaker, Author of ”An Unlikely Champion”, 11-time Ironman Champion, Cystic Fibrosis Fighter, Television Commentator

Monday Feb 27, 2023

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"The Greg Bennett Show"

In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Lisa Bentley. Canadian Ironman legend - a living inspiration to all aspiring triathletes out there.

Lisa has won 11 Ironman championships across the globe, including five Australian, three Canadian, two New Zealand, and one German. She’s also finished in the top 10 at the Kona Ironman World Championships six times, with a best placing of 3rd and a 4th, 5th, 2x 6th, and a 9th. Her impressive career also extends to the 70.3 distance, where she's won 11 races and claimed a silver at the IM 70.3 World Championships.

After retiring from her athletic career, she went on to establish a thriving coaching business and served as a team captain at the inaugural Collins Cup in 2021. Her love and passion for triathlon is infectious, and above all, she always has a warm smile.

Timestamps

2:09 - Interview with Lisa begins.

12:56 - Greg and Lisa unpack and retrace her athletic journey to triathlon.

Embrace the journey

22:38 - Lisa explains the moment she stepped away from her fulltime job, to become a pro and do sport fulltime.

24:37 - Lisa reflects on highlights in her long and vast career.

I was a process oriented athlete

27:35 - Lisa explains in detail the day she placed third in Kona Ironman World Championships in 2006 and how she wanted to quit when it started getting hard.

I got into third place ... and I wanted to quit

33:21 - With every high moment in life, there are lows. Lisa describes some of the tougher moments of her triathlon career.

37:25 - Lisa would often decide on a 'theme' for her race day. She decsribes specific races and how she would trick her mind with a theme, and how it allowed her to push herself harder.

There's always gonna be bumps in the road ... but you just get it done!

42:37 - Lisa explains her mindset through the transition from professional athlete, to developing her coaching career and TV commentating.

If I didn't win - it wasn't the end of the world

44:56 - Greg and Lisa went through the early development of the sport of Triathlon and discuss the changes they have observed in the sport of Triathlon over the past decades.

50:21 - Lisa and Greg chat through her opinion on who is the GOAT triathlete. (reference) Michelli Jones - Jan Frodeno - (Bruce) Caitlyn Jenner

54:58 - Having raced under both structures, Lisa shares her opinion on splitting the Ironman championships between the women's and the men's race.

If we're gonna talk about diversity & inclusion then we have to put them all together.

59:17 - Lisa has no regrets in her life, however she explains would advise she would give to her 18 year old self.

1:00:42 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? As a long time listner of The Greg Bennett Show, Lisa was prepared for this question ... or was she?

1:02:11 - Lisa describes the next 3 years and what she sees in her future.

1:03:44 - In true tradition, Greg tests Lisa's fast twith fibre with a game of Q&A with these rapid fire.