Meet the team

With Kona around the corner, I thought I'd introduce you to the people who have supported me/put up with me on the long journey. One myth about the Ironman is that it is a solo event. This could not be further from the truth, as behind many successful Ironman athletes is a supportive and deep team. Here is an introduction to mine....

The IronWife
After a successful professional career as an elementary teacher and school administrator, IronWife gave all that glamor up for the duties of becoming a stay at home mom. With two IronKids under her watch, she has greatly sacrificed time, effort, and lots of patience cheering on the Ironman. While having both the locksmith and uhaul moving companies on speedial, IronWife has listened to countless stories of the Ironman's training successes and failures. Truely an unconditonal supporter, IronWife proudly will welcome the date of October 14th, when the Ironman returns back to reality. The Ironman thinks now thinks that because IronWife is so versed in Ironman training, she should try one of her own!!!

IronKid "L"
IronKid L has been on Team Iott for three years, and most recently has been seen running along the sidewalk yelling, "I wanna be an Ironman." (No kidding) IronKid L has been adjusting to life with a second IronKid as well as anxiously awaiting the Ironman's return from each day of long training. IronKid L usually is hiding in his favorite spot under the "fort" when the Ironman walks through the door beat from the heat, and ready to do some serious playing. Most recently, IronKid L has learned how to escape his bed and do some secret late night rendevous of his own in the toy room adjacent to his room. IronKid L has also been a willing, and unvolunteered participant in some of Ironman's training, most importantly the weekly summer trip in the jogging stroller or bike tow to 7-11 for IronWife's weekly candy fix!

IronKid "K"
While just 9 months old, IronKid K will be participating in his second Ironman race of his life in Kona. Even before he graced the earth, IronKid K was a happy supporter at IMWI 2008 as a passenger of IronWife. IronKid K has added another training hurdle for the IronFamily. Currently, IronKid K enjoys only three hours of sleep at a time, and likes to let the Ironman know how he feels about the new teeth that he is getting. With his trademark mowahwk, IronKid K always puts a smile on his face when the Ironman walks through the door. And even on his toughest days of training, the Ironman's mood is always fantastic after seeing the IronKid K smile. IronKid K eats almost as much as Ironman while training, and is always available for a good laugh!!

So folks there you have it. Behind every good Ironman is a well-rounded, sophisticated, intelligent, and supportive team. And although only three members are featured here, Team Iott extends well beyond to IronMom, IronSister K, and IronSister M. See you soon!!!