This blog will attempt to take you through my journey of becoming a first time Ironman triathlete.

I began the journey this past weekend when I reserved my spot for the 2009 Wisconsin Ironman (IMOO).

On Monday morning, September 8, 2008, I awoke at 1:30 AM and began the 4+ hour drive to Madison, WI. I hoped to register for the Ironman race on September 13, 2009. After waiting in line with the other 1000+ Ironmaniacs (for nearly 3-1/2 hours), I finally emerged with my official reservation paper and the question: why?

I hope to share some insight into that not so easy question as well as share my journey over the next 365+ days.