Speaking with Lance’s coach Chris Carmichael, it became clear that he is of “little help” in getting Lance in-the-zone.

Lance’s inflection point triggering his second comeback occurred in Beach Mountain; yet nothing had changed: same bike, diet, coach, knowledge.  But that day, Lance’s lonely training ride in the rain had an intensity of none other before.  And Chris couldn’t explain what made all the difference.  There was already nothing left for Lance to achieve for himself at that point, with 3 Tour de France’s wins. 

Upon some further digging, U2’s Bono had created Lance in conversation as the possibility that LiveStrong, his cancer foundation, make a big difference for millions of people in the world. 

Consider that this intention alone is what gets Lance into Excellence.