Lee Blache

"A friend who is a Triathlete and medical doctor suggested I try endurance sports as a mental and physical means to manage and channel my outlook in dealing with the effects of having Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); I did my first race Malibu – Classic in 2007.

I was immediately addicted, the mental and physical challenges of training and pushing ones spirit to limits that most healthy people wouldn’t do gave me an optimistic viewpoint in managing my illness and improving both my health and life.

The Fortius family is a team of extraordinary people and athletes that support you in your goals and educate you in the process. I love that you may get passed climbing a hill, but right around the bend there’s someone waiting for you motivating you to get through it. I accomplished my first half ironman in 2010, Austin 70.3.

Due to a non-sport related broken foot, my race plans for 2011 will be minimal; Vineman 70.3 AquaBike in July. If running goes smoothly after screws come out in March, maybe I’ll add some races but focusing on training, strengthening, and recovery."