Eventually, I usually come around to the WHY question to this thing I call the Ironman Journey. Journey to where? What is it that I am looking for anyway? And do I really think I’m going to find it during a triathlon?

Unfortunately, you will not find the answers here within these texts. You will only find more questions.

What is it with us humans anyway? Why do we need to know? About life? Why we are here and what is it that we are supposed to do? I’m just one person, after all, so how can anything I do have any real effect? Geez, this sounds way too deep for a Friday afternoon, considering all that is in my water bottle is water…

Here is something for you to consider: When is it that you feel closest to the answers? Possibly when you feel connected to the universe? When you’re not really thinking at all, you’re just being? There are lots of ways to get to that place; meditation or prayer, quiet relaxation, yoga, or maybe even endurance activities. Have you ever heard of ‘Runners High’?

If we break it down, what happens when we exercise for prolonged periods of time? We make a mind, body, and breathe connection! Can it be that simple? When we focus on the breath; breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, and breathe out. We start to tune out our superfluous surroundings. We connect to ourselves and to the universe around us. It is then, and only then, that we catch a glimpse as to the real meaning of life!

So on Sunday when I’m swimming, cycling, and running around in circles; ending up exactly where I started, you’ll know that what I’m really doing is breathing and connecting to life; breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out.

“Every breath is an opportunity to receive
and let go. I receive love and I let go of pain.” – Brenda MacIntyre