Team BBMC

Imagine being 66 years old and being able to swim, bike, or run any distance, anytime you like.
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Now imagine being 66 and racing an Ironman 70.3, not only finishing, but completing it in 5 hours and 40 minutes while winning your age group by nearly 20 minutes.
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That's exactly what Sandy Linnemanstons did this past weekend at Rockford 70.3.
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Sandy, along with several others on our team, serve as a model for longevity, health, and performance in both sport and life. It's incredibly inspiring to witness.
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If you spend any time around athletes like Sandy, you'll quickly notice a few things:
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They have an amazing attitude. They are humble, kind, and gracious. They understand that they GET to do this when so many others cannot, and they never take that opportunity for granted.
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They work incredibly hard—consistently. They don't disappear for months after races. They don't train beyond their ability to recover. They don't chase hero workouts or seek attention. They simply show up, week after week, and enjoy the process.
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They remain calm under pressure. They don't allow emotions to dictate their decisions. Because of that, they usually make the right choice at the right time and continue moving forward.
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They understand that comparison is the thief of joy. While still fiercely competitive, they genuinely celebrate the success of others. I think that's because they've realized sport is something they love to do, not who they are.
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Congratulations, Sandy, and thank you for showing all of us what longevity in sport can look like.

Bob Schaller wins the 60-64 age group by 11 minutes @ ironmantri Rockford 70.3 in his FIRST age group win. This was his 46th attempt!
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While he regularly finishes in the Top 3, that win has always been elusive until now.
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Congratulations Bob, what a GREAT way to kick off the season.

It’s going to be a good day 🌟

Fired up and fueled !! 🍝
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Pre-race team dinners are such an important part of our team race weekends. Good luck everybody, you know what to do !

Is there anything better than summertime bike rides? We have a big crew racing in Rockford but there’s still a lot of work happening with other non-racers !

BIG weekend ahead!
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Team dinner on Saturday, connecting with athletes who live outside of the area and an opportunity to lay down some GREAT finishes!

just keeps getting faster… he’s a single sport athlete who is exploring his potential across a variety of distances. So far he’s methodically improved and achieved personal bests at all his 2026 races. The latest was this last weekend at half marathon. Keep up the great racing, Kevin!

We had a newer athlete from the community reach out and ask for a few cycling form/cue tips to help them. Here is what we sent... in an AI generated flyer for your viewing pleasure of course 😄 ... a shout out to Ashley Ottman who is in the pic and just completed her first triathlon through our Just Tri Program.
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Enjoy and post your favorite cues below !

Game on and World Championship bound! Congratulations on qualifying at Ironman 70.3 Omaha !!

Lake Mills NEVER disappoints. Congratulations to all of our crew, including the JUST TRI IT program grads. The weather was perfect and did a great job.