If you read last few articles you must have come across my journey preparing for a 42k - A full marathon.
It is something I have been dreaming to do for the last 2 years.
Well, here’s how it went- IT DIDN’T HAPPEN.
Got pulled in to a family emergency and my running schedule went for a toss.
Lost my grandmother actually. She was 85. RIP grandma.
Sadly, the next opportunity of a marathon in India comes in Jan 2026.
It is still surprising why we don’t have that many full marathons in India, especially North India.
Anyway, that’s the mantra of life-
Keep Going! Make the most of this life. We are all blessed.
Well, now that we are into a new year from April 1st, let’s start afresh.
Yes, Ugadi/Yugadi or Gudi Padwa is the new year observed in many Indian states from April.
‘New’ has its physiological impacts. No wonder 1st January gets the most gym registrations.
So, here’s the idea-
Let’s attempt something that gives goosebumps and gitters both.
Meaning, let’s attempt an Ironman 70.3
For those who are unaware what is an Ironman.
Different from the Marvel one and similar to it as well. How, you ask?
Ironman 70.3 is an performance athletic event in which an individual does
1.9k swimming in the sea (not swimming pool)
90k cycling
21k running
Wait…wait- there is more- All the 3 sets need to done simultaneously.
Similar to the Marvel character because attempting this needs courage no less than saving the universe.
Here’s a quick link to understand better-
Here are my few initial thoughts-
I am a fool. I am not normal. I need guidance in life. I am not an athlete.
How can I even? Why am I even doing this?
Well, just to add to this- the registration only costs 43k INR.
And you have to still take care of your travel/stay/cycle/shoes/gears - everything.
No doubt it’s expensive.
And when you have sooooooo much content on doing SIPs and investing money to grow money- this route seems crazy. It does to me at least.
But, I guess like Steve Jobs said-
Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
I am not sure weather I will ever become an Ironman or not.
All I know is I have 7 months’ time and just enough resources to start.
Also realise that majority of the fight will be with time management.
This is going to be ruthless…tough…impossible.
But yeah, IRONMANDY sounds cool.
Let me try.
Best,
Mandy
This is really inspiring and to even attempt something like this takes alot of courage.
So proud of you 🌸