This toned down question has been asked over the last few weeks. Usually followed up by, comments about being insane, delusional possibly even stupidity for the suggestion. This is especially so not having participated in any triathlon before, and run like I’m perhaps a bit special. Yes, running is definitely a big unknown and all will become apparent over the next couple of years what level of challenge this will present. Although joggers trots and nipples are surely things of myth?!
So why an Ironman? I still don’t have a definite answer to this one. I suppose over the last number of years my exercise regime including cycling and more recently martial arts has been a particularly solitary affair based on pushing myself, whilst basically keeping fit. The ironman is perhaps and extension of this, one of the largest all round personal challenges requiring strength, endurance and stamina. Plus it will give more motivation to get up off my arse away from the 40” dreaded life sucking TV that currently occupies the living room which is currently aiding the creeping in of the belly monster.
Feck the belly monster. Bring on the pain. Bring on the Major Payne.
