Bob comes from a hockey and mountain biking background. In 2008, Bob switched gears and started participating in endurance events, taking up running, cycling, and triathlon. In 2010, Bob completed his first Ironman (Ironman USA) in Lake Placid, New York, and just 20 days later completed the gruelling Leadville 100 Mountain Bike race. Bob remains active in triathlon and cycling, and is currently working towards a two-man team event in the Furnace Creek 508. Bob is a certified triathlon coach and in the midst of becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, set to graduate in early 2012.