Ep. #17 - Al Marleau | Keeping the fire burning & body functioning & being competitive at the age of 59 after a "late-start" & 20-intense-years of endurance sport

Humans of Triathlon (H.o.T) Podcast

Al was always athletic as a child, even though he was small, nothing stopped him from involving himself with the more aggressive sports of ice hockey, football & wrestling. But it wasn't until he found endurance sport at the age of 39 that he discovered his passion & talent for it. This Canadian went on to run some impressive performances, qualifying for Boston Marathon 10 times & achieving his marathon PB (2:52) at the age of 49! After which, he found Triathlon. He was hooked once again. Now, 59 years old and with 20yrs of intense-endurance sport under his belt, Al has had thoughts of stopping, but the community & his passion for the sport keep the fire burning within. Listen & be inspired by Instagram's @oldmancan as he talks about his willingness to suffer & his journey as an endurance athlete.