Welcome to my blog!
I really don't know why I felt compelled to document my training for an Ironman in 2007, but something told me I should. So many events have happened in the last few years, teaching me life is fairly short and most of us take it for granted. I also know that 36 weeks is a long time and many things will happen along the way, so many things, that my hope will be someone stumbles upon something I learn or experience and who knows, maybe it will help them.
I also know that I will be challenged in my preparation over the next 36 plus weeks, I know I will need some help and encouragement. Maybe someone has just the right thing to say when I need it.
Why do an Ironman? Some people say it's crazy, finding it difficult to understand why a person would subject themselves to weeks and months of early mornings, twice a day workouts, pushing your body as far as you can, all in preparation for one day of racing that will test you to your very limit.
When a friend first described his Ironman experience, my mind was so far away from the possibility, I literally could not visualize it, let alone believe I could attempt one. Since then, I have pushed myself beyond my expectations and now believe it's possible. But that's not really it. Lance Armstrong said "It's not about the Bike". For me it's not about the Ironman." It really isn't. After all, its just one day of swimming, biking and running. It's about being introduced to the real me. You know, that you that wants to quit so bad that you don't think one more step is possible? When you don't think you can possibly do anymore, and yet you do? I believe we are supposed to know who that person is. I'm confident I will meet him, somewhere along this journey.
So that's it, that's why I'm doing it. Nothing great. Plenty of people have done much harder things than this, but this is my journey.
I encourage you to check back in once in a while, it may get interesting. Feel free to post your thoughts if you feel so compelled...I would love to hear from you.
Dan
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Me and my bike
About Me
- Dan
- I live in Atlanta, Georgia and Portland, Oregon. I work for the Coca-Cola Company and have for the last 21 years.
8 comments:
Dan, great start to the blog. I will be with you every day during the 36 week journey to hell. I am looking forward to reading about your experience..and will be using your words for motivation on those cold, dark, lonely morning...
Eric
Hey, Dan, I have to confess I was amazed when I saw you after 7 years. I almost didn't recognize you. So to hear that you will challenge yourself, even more than you already have, you're such a great example to follow. It's not about the competition, but about knowing yourself and knowing that pain is temporary, glory is forever.
Best wishes, Celia.
Dan, what u mean, what u mean? You can do it. We believe in you. You have already accomplished many things in this life and this will be just another one that you will succeed in. "What your mind can see and believe, you can achieve"
We will be watching you accomplish your goal here, Dan, and with you the sky is the limit. Way to go!
Aunt Wanda
Way To Go IDAHO!! This is way cool! I wish I had your determination! Good Luck!
Mandy
Dan,
Everyone should tape your latest blog message to their mirror and read it every morning and every evening to stay motivated. Very well said! Thanks, et
Dan,
Remember you own Hayesism, "My body will do whatever my mind tells it to." You may need this during the many hours of training. Training is always more painful than the race. Race day is the fun part.....
Hello Danny dear.. Your Uncle Bob finelly showed me how to look into your blog..He looked this morning. June 18th. 2007.. And came in to ask me if I knew you had left coke and was now living in Portland..I said, no, I didn't know.. So came in to look and read every thing..You are doing wonderful..My goodness I am so impressed..What a great experience in your life..It will be wonderful to see you more often... Have you already come to Bend, for your one race? If not when will you be here.. I would love to see you.. Then we still come to the Temple each month...maybe some time we could see you then.. I am sure all the family loves being back home... You have done so well in your life Danny... What a beautiful family.. I am so proud of you.. Our phone number is 1.541.416.9544 and our e-mail address is bobandkerma@yahoo.com and our address is 3349 N. Main st. Prineville ..Now that I have read your blog I will read it all the time... And pray for your safty, happiness, and success..We love you and Angie and the children Danny dear.. good luck and have a great day... and a great ride.. Love Aunt Kerma..
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