High-performing professional athletes like Lisa Bentley, battle injuries, fatigue and self-doubt, although few must additionally contend with an often fatal genetic disease, such as cystic fibrosis - a disease that can produce severe breathing problems and frequent infections.
Bentley began her career teaching high school mathematics in Caledon, Ontario, spending weekends and summers training and competing in triathlons. After a few years achieving top racing results, she decided to leave teaching and explore professional athletics. Bentley had been diagnosed with CF but decided that it wouldn't get the best of her. She was determined to have a healthy and successful career as an athlete.
Walk fen, bike, run and now downtown at cf clinic! 50 people in line for blood work! [read]21 hours ago
working on Subaru Muskoka 70.3 media stuff and welcome dinner slide show! then research for ITU Worlds. CBC commentary on Saturday [read]2010/09/06
@simonwhitfield what happened?? Sending healing vibes and thinking of you. [read]2010/09/06
Pinarello Prince for sale-size 46 cm-not mine - one of my athletes is selling it. SRAM components. [read]2010/09/05
Best Fen walk ever-then swim and water run and walk again! Time for work on Muskoka 70.3 & then ride and core. 1 wk to Subaru Muskoka 70.3 [read]2010/09/05