The first photo is from the 2001 Chicago Marathon — my first real taste of long-course endurance. The second is from this August in Lafayette, where I took on a 24-hour cycling challenge and logged 250 miles with 18 hours in the saddle. I started training back in 1976 to rehab an old sports injury and ended up becoming a lifelong runner. Since then, I’ve finished more than 20 marathons, ultramarathons, full Ironman races, and seven half-Ironman events. These days I’m chasing ultra-cycling. At 67, with 50 years of training behind me, I don’t know exactly what’s possible — but I’m ready to find out.

Cheryl Patterson on the Podium at a very tough IM Japan yesterday!! Congrats CP!!

Gary Long finishing strong! 5:10

🎉 Congratulations to our Diamond Lake Sports athletes! 🎉 - Andy Barns – Achieved a personal best at the 70.3 distance 7:14:28 - Joshua Nichols – Completed his first-ever 140.6 full IRONMAN 12:32:15. Joshua also set a 70.3 personal best this season by 26 full minutes. Both at IRONMAN Wisconsin 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Well done, gentlemen—you’ve got a lot to celebrate

Smokin fast!