7| Bobbe Greenberg: 74-year-old Ironman Legend
Guest bio
Bobbe Greenberg is the real deal. She learned to swim in her 50’s and now at 74, she’s completed 14 full Ironman triathlons, over 30 half-Ironmans, as well as countless other running and swimming races. This fall, she’ll be competing in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships for the eighth time. This time, she’ll be in the Women’s 75-79 age group; since the race’s inception in 1978, only two women have competed in this category.
A retired English teacher who has been married for 53 years, she has two daughters, four grandchildren, and a huge amount of gratitude.
Wholeheartedly embracing this endurance lifestyle, she hopes to continue pushing boundaries and having fun!
Connect
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbe.greenberg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbe-greenberg-b959aa11/
Instagram: @gobobbe
Twitter: @gobobbe
Show notes
From tag to cheerleading to triathlon
Learning to swim in her late 50’s
How she’s getting faster over time- even in her 70’s
What success means to Bobbe
Where Bobbe’s strong self-image comes from
How triathlon has made her less concerned about body image, appearance
Fun fact: Bobe was a strong fraternity party eating contest competitor
Bobbe’s racing mantra
The power of positivity
The importance of meaningful work; why she’s glad she delayed retirement
The joy of spending time outdoors
Quotes
“Most of the time I’m just enjoying the process.”
“I’m so grateful to triathlon for wiping all of that out of me
It’s so freeing you’re in skin tight lycra
“At what point are you going to just get over [worrying about your weight] and not let that take any time in your head?”
“When you feel good about yourself you project that.”
“Don’t borrow trouble.”
Links/Resources
Total Immersion (how Bobbe learned to swim)
This grandmother learned to swim in her 50s. Now, at 73, she’s a returning Ironman champion.
Sea-bands (anti-nausea motion sickness natural remedy)
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