"In 1978, U.S. Naval Commander John Collins and his wife Judy issued a challenge. They proposed combining Oahus 2.4 mile swim race, 112 mile bike race, and 26.2 mile marathon. On February 18, 1978 fifteen competitors, including Collins, traveled to Waikiki to take on the first-ever IRONMAN challenge." ''Swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, run 26.2 miles - BRAG FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. "- John Collins, IRONMAN FounderIRONMAN is more than the world's most challenging endurance event, IRONMAN is a lifestyle.IRONMAN on Social Media: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ironmantri Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ironmantri Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Ironmantri Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/IRONMANTri