Becoming an Ironman
Nearly 13 hours after jumping into the Ottawa river, I crossed the finish line as an Ironman. It didn't go to plan — here's what blew up and what I learned.
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The Lanson Logs
Thoughts, experiences, and insights on racing, public speaking, Survivor, and work.
I Think I Caught a Bug for Racing
I have one more race for 2025 — Toronto Hyrox. I hope to finish strong and in the 90th percentile for my age group.
I Completed My First Olympic Triathlon
In a previous blog post I talked about signing up to do a triathlon. The day had come and I finally had a chance to experience it.
My Neighbours
My girlfriend and I have been living in Leaside for almost 18 months. Since then, we've grown to appreciate the residents in our building and why they are special to us.
Why I Built This Blog
I tried blogging before in 2017 to document my solo trip to the UK. After a few years, I decided to pick up blogging again for multiple reasons I'll dwelve into.
I Signed Up for an Olympic Triathlon
After completing my first marathon earlier this year, I've decided to take on an even bigger challenge: an Olympic-distance triathlon. This decision represents a significant step up in my athletic journey, combining three disciplines I've been passionate about individually.
How I Meal Prep For the Week
Meal prepping is my secret weapon for saving time, eating healthier, and reducing stress during the week. Here's how I plan, shop, and cook in advance to make my week smoother and more delicious.
How You Can Use AI to Run a Survivor Fantasy Pool
I decided to commission a Survivor Fantasy pool, and I turned to AI to support this time consuming endeavour. Running a fantasy pool for Survivor can be incredibly fun, but it also comes with its fair share of administrative challenges.
My First Marathon
Running a marathon had always been a distant dream, something I admired from afar but never thought I could achieve. That all changed when I decided to take on the challenge of training for and completing my first marathon.
Attending My First Toastmasters District Conference
This past weekend marked a significant milestone in my public speaking journey as I attended my first Toastmasters District Conference. The experience was nothing short of transformative, and I'm excited to share the insights and lessons I gained from this incredible event.
Evolving My Website with Cursor AI
As someone who loves solving problems and driving efficiency, I'm always looking for ways to improve my workflow. Recently, I discovered Cursor AI, an intelligent code editor that promised to revolutionize how I work with code.
Building Bell Insights: A Mobile App for Coaching
As a product manager at Bell Canada, I facilitated the development of the Insights app from a mock view to a functioning beta product — reducing coaching research time by 90%.
Innis College Student Society — Graduate Representative
As the 2017–2018 ICSS Grad Rep, I oversaw a $15K budget to deliver four graduating class events — including a gala, bowling night, Niagara trip, and custom grad rings — with record turnout.
Bed Races
Appointed to captain a brand-new frosh event for Innis College on a $500 budget, I assembled a team, built a bed on wheels, and raced on King's College Road — inspiring an entire college along the way.
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