For the past couple of years I have been participating in triathlon – a multi-sport athletic event where participants swim, cycle, and run.

Although I am relatively new to the sport, it has become one of my passions.  On a regular basis I am asked by friends, family and colleagues “what’s new Dan?”  My response is usually “a lot”.

I have made many changes in my life and like to share with others the many things that excite and drive me.  I have a loving relationship, great friends and family, I’m fanatical about travel (career breaks/mini-retirements as I like to call them) and oftentimes I bring up my passion for triathlon.

I am currently training for a half-IronMan distance race (1900 m swim, 90 km cycle, half marathon 21 km run) in Panama City, Panama and will likely then take things to the next level by training for a full full IronMan distance race which is twice the distance.

When I discuss my busy training schedule of up to 9 workouts a week, the 6 am swim times, the 3 to 6 hour bike rides, and the 2 hour runs, most people ask “Why would you put yourself through that?”  My girlfriend actually says “I organize my life so I don’t have to run”.

So why do I do it?  I usually respond lightheartedly with something like “what did you enjoy most as a child? Swimming, biking and running, eh?”

Well, that is an obvious answer but there is more to it for me than that.  For me triathlon has become more of a lifestyle.

I have always enjoyed running but have taken my overall fitness to a whole new level with multi-sport.  I enjoy the feeling of being fit and physically strong.  Although I would be laughed out of a weight lifting gym, my overall fitness makes me feel confident, as does having less than 10% body fat.  For most of my 30’s I was 25 pounds heavier than I am today.  Looking back on it now, I feel healthier than at any time in my life and my doctor agrees.  My cholesterol is no longer a problem and I feel energetic almost all of the time. Click here to read more.. »