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Author: Ray Fauteux
I've lost track of how many times over the years I've been asked why I commit so much of my time to preparing for yet another Ironman. For a long time I found it difficult to come up with a reasonable response, because often I wasn't sure myself. I think what makes it difficult, is
Once I consciously made the decision, there was no turning back and my life took on a new direction. It was easily the most important and most life-changing decision I have ever made. It touched every single aspect of my life. At 56 years old I don't plan to do an Ironman every year from this point on. However I've learned from my long Ironman career how important maintaining a healthy lifetstyle is to a persons quality of life.
My plan is to do my next Ironman in my 60th year. There is no confusion "why" any longer when I am asked that question yet again. By setting that goal, I realize that I will have to stay fit between now and then. It also means that when that starting gun goes off 4 years from now, I will be going into my 60's in absolute peak condition. Most likely among the fittest 60 year olds in the world. Really not a bad group to be a part of at that stage in ones life. How that particular race turns out really has no bearing on anything. Just making
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