1999 was a turning point for me. I was about to turn 50 and the world was about to undergo a millennium change. I started a business, a PhD program, and I started running to balance out the other two pursuits.

2002: I ran my first marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon.

2003: I ran the Boston Marathon.

2004 – 2010: I did numerous triathlons, up to the half Ironman distance. Then I had rotator cuff surgery and quit swimming, so no more triathlons.

2007 on: I rode a “century” (100 miles) about once a year for several years.

2014: I sold my business and retired.

2015: I cycled across the US with a small group called Ride to Awareness for mental health awareness.

2016: I cycled across the US again cycling on my own but with a support car/driver and set my first Guinness World Record.

2018: I cycled across Canada and set my second Guinness World Record.

In this episode, Karen and Lynn discuss Lynn’s 80×80 Movement – Milestones & Medals – Challenges for Life: 

• Was there something that happened to inspire you on this journey?

• • External and internal changes can combine to help inspire you to move forward in your life.

• Milestones and Medals along the way:

• • Finishing the Boston Marathon Qualifier with 3.6 seconds left on the time.

• What has been your greatest Movement Challenges?

• • Completing the Boston Marathon

• What has been one of your most memorable Challenges?
• • Riding across America and Canada, including planning out the route through Canada.
• What’s your next Challenge for Life?
  • Riding across Europe for another Guinness World Record.
• What inspiration do you have for those new to the 80 x 80 Movement?