A little about myself. I am 43, male, 6ft and 240lbs. I have participated in triathlons, marathons, and other ons. I have always been active but have never been in the shape that I really wanted. My 1st Ironman (CDA) I was about 200lbs that was the best shape of my life. Which was back in 2003. For Ironman Texas I was about 210lb. Not bad but not great. I only mention this to give you some back ground to the four reasons that I am doing IM Wisconsin.
First-I felt as though people looked at me and say well shoot if that guy can do an Ironman I can to.(I will talk about the flight to Las Vegas down the road to illustrate) I don't want to be the lowest common denominator. Look I am smart enough to know that just accomplishing an IM particularly two (the second to validate that the first one) wasn't easy. I am not looking to take away anyone else's accomplishment this isn't about you its about me. I don't need to qualify for KONA I just need to do an Ironman where I am in Kona-ish like shape. Once that happens I think I can let it go.
Second-My Wife is participating in her first Ironman. She has seen me cross the finish line a couple of times now and she has been bitten. I want to be on the course with her so that we can share this together.
Third-My kids, they are 13/15/17 and this makes them proud of me. Nothing makes you feel better as a father then when you kids look up to you. The older they get the harder that is to do.
Fourth-I spent IM Texas spending half the race telling myself I couldn't do it. I persevered and the fact that I got it done in awful heat was a great experience. I really dug deep and found the strength not to give up. Something I am very proud of. What I am not proud of is that I spent to much time telling myself this sucks and not enough time enjoying it. I am looking at IM Wisconsin to embrace that fact that I can do it and that I should enjoy every minute of it.
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