CHRIS LIETO
Four-time Ironman Champion Chris Lieto was in Jacksonville earlier this week. Athlete Kellie was there and sent over a recap and some cool pics of the event (thanks Kel):
What do you get when Trek Store of Jacksonville, Velocity Multisport Coaching and the HammerHead Triathlon Club put on an event? 4 x Ironman Champion and top American Chris Lieto! Many people turned out on February 6th to hear Chris Lieto talk about how to successfully reach your goals as it relates to a grueling event such as Ironman. He was motivating and inspirational and his passion for the sport was evident.
A few things Chris said really made me think and inspired me. One was around your goals, whatever they may be, they should "stretch" you. They may seem unrealistic and people may laugh when you tell them but unless you take on more that what you think you can do you will never really know what you are capable of.
The other was around motivation; we must have firm resolve, persistence and tenacity to reach our goals. Once you have defined your goals you must work hard and never let up. You may be competing against those that are more talented but it is motiviation that will almost always win.
His speech brought to mind a quote I have always really liked and tried to incorporate in my life..."What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?" - Robert Schuller
He also spoke about the balance between training, family, friends and everything else life throws your way. He has 12 events on his 2008 calendar. The only Ironman this year, Hawaii. I have a very sneaky suspicion this year he will break the tape.
--Kellie
DLM
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What do you get when Trek Store of Jacksonville, Velocity Multisport Coaching and the HammerHead Triathlon Club put on an event? 4 x Ironman Champion and top American Chris Lieto! Many people turned out on February 6th to hear Chris Lieto talk about how to successfully reach your goals as it relates to a grueling event such as Ironman. He was motivating and inspirational and his passion for the sport was evident.
A few things Chris said really made me think and inspired me. One was around your goals, whatever they may be, they should "stretch" you. They may seem unrealistic and people may laugh when you tell them but unless you take on more that what you think you can do you will never really know what you are capable of.
The other was around motivation; we must have firm resolve, persistence and tenacity to reach our goals. Once you have defined your goals you must work hard and never let up. You may be competing against those that are more talented but it is motiviation that will almost always win.
His speech brought to mind a quote I have always really liked and tried to incorporate in my life..."What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?" - Robert Schuller
He also spoke about the balance between training, family, friends and everything else life throws your way. He has 12 events on his 2008 calendar. The only Ironman this year, Hawaii. I have a very sneaky suspicion this year he will break the tape.
--Kellie
DLM
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