Random Thoughts

I have tried many times to understand why I am working my ass off to get ready for an Ironman. I know my family wonders why I do it so I guess I have to wonder why also. When on a 50 mile training ride or a 15 mile run, there is a lot of free time to think about stuff. So I gave it a lot of thought one day and I came up with some reasons. None of them individually can answer the question but added together,, they might. Who knows.

So over the span of a few blogs, I will try to answer the mysterious question of "Why I work so hard to be an Ironman?"

Right off the top of my head, there are several reasons for doing this. I will expand on these over time but here is a short list of things I have thought about:

• Discipline
• Camaraderie
• Education
• Goals
• Control
• Pride
• Family
• My Dad
• Serenity
• Roadside Attractions and Discoveries
• Crossing a finish line

So, I will, try to describe to everyone,,, what these things mean. I may end up adding a few dozen more topics because as I said,, I tend to think a lot when I am running, biking or swimming.