An IRONMAN in the family!

Swim, bike, and run unreasonable distances in horrible weather and you too can become an Ironman. Julie, after a year of training, achieved her goal at the IM Wisconsin 2006 in Madison on September 10. We all (parents, sister, aunt and uncle and college friends) went to encourage her and volunteer at the event, although we didn't expect the cold, rain and wind that surrounded us ALL day and night. But she persevered and completed swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles (on Madison's hilly!!! countryside) and running (well, walking some) 26 miles. It all began at 7 a.m. and she crossed the finish line at 11:30 p.m., wet and cold, but successful. Congratulations Julie!