Next full episode out Monday: Garth Barfoot (86 year old marathon runner and Ironman)

86-year-old Garth Barfoot is in London at the time of posting this (participating in the 2022 London marathon). 

Even though he is, in his own words, a “rich lister” who can afford to sit anywhere on the plane he was flying premium economy…because he thought he’d be lonely if he didn’t sit with his friends!

Garth made his money in the real estate firm started by his father in 1923, Barfoot and Thompson.

He has had one hell of a career.  But it’s through his feats in running and triathlon that I know him.  He is a regular at endurance events like marathons (he has done the iconic Rotorua event 17 times) and Iron Man distance triathlon events.  What makes Garth even more remarkable is his entry to the sport- he didn’t start competing until his late 50’s.

Most listeners to this podcast will be younger than Garth was when he started.  I find that really cool- it means for you and me, it is NEVER too late to do something new, something courageous, something that scares the s**t out of you.

Another fun fact:  I told Garth he could park at the New World supermarket next to where I live.  He refused because he was not going to be a customer and it is a customer car park. 

This tease comes from our full-length conversation which will be out Monday morning.

Dom

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