BUCKiT® #14-Ben Cornell: Wingman, Always Ready for Adventure

Ben Cornell is the ultimate wingman. In 2009, he and Phil Keoghan rode their bikes across America and then five years later, Ben agreed to join Phil on another crazy adventure … retracing the 1928 Tour de France. Side by side, they covered an average of 150 miles a day over 22 days on original 1928 bikes which had no gears and marginal brakes. Ben is a Physical Therapist, college professor and a pretty impressive athlete. He has completed 4 IRONMAN competitions, celebrated his 40th birthday by running 40 miles and five years later celebrated his 45th birthday by running 45k. Recently, Ben ran a Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim run in 100+ degree heat. Ben is not one to brag about any of his adventures, so when Phil asked him to be a guest his podcast Ben said “I’m not an astronaut, big wave surfer, National Geographic explorer, undercover journalist or sports model”. Phil replied, “that’s true, but you share the same amazing qualities -- you ditch the excuses and see obstacles as opportunities”. In this entertaining and inspiring interview, Ben shares what it is that pushes him beyond the comfort zone and into new and exciting adventures.