I've always said that there's no way I'd ever have time to train for an Ironman, although the desire has always been there.  The ulitimate in athletic achievements in my book (although I do know crazy people who enter double Ironman events)!!!!  

I joined Dunmow Tri Club in 2011 and have worked up from a sprint distance to Olympic in the first year and Middle distance and hopefully now, Ironman distance in my second year.  Since December I have been training for Ironman Austria which will be held in Klagenfurt this Sunday.  This has involved 12 - 16 hours training a week with the longer efforts at the weekend.  The training really does take over your life.

Will I do another one?  We'll see how it goes on Sunday!!!