Why would anyone do an Ironman

"Daddy, can girls do the Ironman too" - Elizabeth May age 6

"You bet sweetheart; in fact a lot of girls will finish way ahead of Daddy" - Jeff May age 40

3 years ago my wife and children couldn't spell the word triathlon or define what one was for you; 3 years ago there was no one in my life who wouldn't have thought trying something like this was crazy (most still do!!)

So why would someone get up off the couch 3 years ago and do this:

Well here's a reason:



still not convinced; ok here are a few more:


Allow me to continue with reasons:

Because 3 generations of 2 families should come together for a good reason:



Because best friends do things together:



Because I have been in his shoes and I know how he feels inside and I don't ever want my boy to lose this look in his eyes:



Because a dude needs a sweet red ride in his life:



Because you are the man at the finish line: YOU RULE:



Because a boy needs to know what a cramp while running feels like; and because he needs to believe in himself:



Because a girl needs to see positive things in her life; a healthy body and a healthy lifestyle; and because she needs to believe that a girl can be Ironman too!!





Thanks to all who were there and helped. Thanks to all who have believed in me and supported me in the last 3 years. And thanks for sharing in this journey

Oshkosh Kids Triathlon

Come one come all this Saturday to Winnecone for the Oshkosh Area Kids Triathlon. Begins at 9am (so over by 9:30).


Alex's 3rd triathlon and 2nd consecutive Oshkosh event sporting his rocket bike

Elizabeth's 2nd and 2nd consecutive Oshkosh event sporting her princess bike

And introducing:

In the 3-4 year old category; Tyler John May on his sleek tricycle (may God have mercy on those who get in his way).

Additional hands for pictures, videotaping and/or general corraling of 3 kids doing 3 different things who only have 2 parents welcome and appreciated.

All 3 have been practicing for weeks.

Don't miss this opportunity; you never know when the excitement will wear off and your only sighting of these 3 will be sporting Ipods while playing Gameboy.

See www.midwestsportsevents.com for details. Email me (or comment here) with questions

Hope to see you then