About Brian

Hello, my name is Brian Lafleur. I'm currently a part-time student (B.Sc. in Nutrition) at the University of Ottawa, work at Popeye's Sports Supplements and am a full-time age group endurance athlete!

I began in 2006 with the goal of doing a triathlon. I completed a couple duathlons and in July 06 completed my first sprint triathlon and have been hooked ever since. This past year I took it up to the half marathon and half Ironman distances with some good results.

In 2008 I plan to improve upon my times from 2007, including a sub 2:20 Olympic distance, sub 5 hour Half Ironman and qualify for the Boston marathon. My dream goal is to complete an Ironman and to one day qualify for the Ironman world championships in Hawaii.

In order to sign up for Ironman Canada I would have to fly out to Penticton, BC the year before and stand in line to sign up for the next year's race. This is not something I would be able to do. When I heard of Team Diabetes I was automatically interested in participating. Yes, for the selfish reason of being able to live out a dream, but also because it would make the whole experience that much more special if I could raise money for a great cause to help those who live with Diabetes, and because I have family members with this disease. I have committed to raise $6500 for this cause and if I can achieve this goal by July 11th, 2008 then I can realize my dream.