About
I’m an adventure-seeker who tends to push myself pretty hard in all facets of my life. Which is why I set out to accomplish arguably the most grueling feat in all of sports, the Ironman! After blogging about it for almost a year, I completed Ironman Arizona on November 21, 2010. I then went on to finish my second Ironman seven months later (Coeur d’Alene, June 2011). Now I’m blogging just for the fun of writing about my love affair with the sport of triathlon.
The blog won’t just be about training though. Because that’s boring. My intention is to offer a life blueprint for those considering an Ironman or any kind of triathlon, those already training for one, or those seeking inspiration for their own personal version of an Ironman. I will describe in detail all the good times and the bad, along with the joys and frustrations of life that occur along the way.
Ultimately, my goal is to present this blog as a gift to my future children (whenever I have them, and with whom!). I hope it becomes a manifesto for setting huge goals and pursuing them passionately.
I also hope you’ll join me on this journey and share your own thoughts, wisdom and humor.
You make me proud brotha!!! XOXO
Good to find another mad man. I do my first one week after you, in Cozumel. I start training March 31st. trainpetertrain.com will chronicle. Have done my first half this past october…
Good luck!
Thanks Peter! I really appreciate the feedback. Hope you’ll stick around and we’ll swap war stories
the blog is looking good Ryan. When I’m back from Cabo let’s get some trail running in. I’ll have a full report on the new Vibram Five Fingers then.
Ryan, did / do you work for Insomniac Games?
Ryan, Interested in writing about a fellow triathlete who competed for the first time in the June ‘11 Coeur d’Alene Ironman just six weeks after breaking his collarbone? This could be a story about overcoming a racing injury and about a new medical device for fixing the most common sports-related fracture. Let me know.
Hi Denise, thanks for the post. You could send me some info on the device and I’d be happy to take a look. DM me at Twitter (@theironmadman) or friend me at Facebook and we’ll go from there?
Ryan,
I think it is a small world. I am the guy in the white/red Cervelo from the Bike course. I live in Chicago and know Chris and Robin Vassilades from Element Multisport. Love to catch up and share experiences. Shoot me an email.
Cam
Thanks for checking in Cameron! I looked up your times since I have one of your photos w/ bib number coming onto the bike at T1. You crushed that marathon! Congrats! Writing you via email as well.