Why??

Good question.

But first a bit of background.

This is a blog to record the adventures of 7 intrepid souls who have undertaken one of, if not the, world's greatest sporting challenges, the IRONMAN triathlon.

It needs no hyperbole, the facts speak for themselves:

2.4mile open water swim

112 mile cycle

26.2 mile run

In 2010 the challenge will be met in a far-flung corner of the earth.

The build up has begun, so lets roll back to the start...

...From a background in Nottingham University Athletics Club, we were all keen runners, but some of us dabbled in swimming, some in cycling naturally some therefore did triathlon. After 5 completed the marathon in 2005, the question was, where next? The idea of an ironman had been discussed from time to time, but now the idea began to gain more momentum. And so it was, down in Devon in August 2006, that a gentlemen's agreement was reached that we would complete the Ironman, together, all for one, one for all!
A dip in the sea the next day soon awakened us to the cold harsh reality of the pact!

So we are on the road to 2010!

Initial ideas produced Australia as the venue, but this is under constant review.
Training has begun, with the first venture, a 3 day cycle, taking place in late November.

After this, it was decided we needed a record of the trials and tribulations we face, so here it is!

We plan to add the reports of the cycle, photos, what comes next, and our profiles over the next few weeks...

But remember - 'It's an Ironman, not a Marathon!'