My Triathlon Journey From Common Man to Ironman. This is the inspirational true story of one man's journey from flab to super-fitness. Before he could even begin the rollercoaster ride which amassed more punctures than Andy cares to remember, this would-be superman had first to buy a second-hand bike and take up swimming lessons. Along the way, he ended up in hospital, dealt with family crises, encountered crocodiles and deadly amoebas, and persuaded his friends that doing an Ironman event is what normal people do on their stag weekend. This is an inspirational, amusing and moving story of one normal bloke.