Racing Through Midlife

Our Journey

From a Whole 30 challenge in January 2019 to two Ironman finish lines at 52 — this is Jay and Michelle's story, documented week by week on their YouTube channel from the islands of Hawaii.

🏊2.4miIronman Swim
🚴112miIronman Bike
🏃26.2miIronman Run
🌺HawaiiHome Base
Ironman Texas 2025
8:51
Ironman

Ironman Texas 2025

The most recent Ironman finish — 140.6 miles in The Woodlands, Texas. Jay and Michelle cross the finish line together.

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The Oahu Pentathlon — 2025
4:50
Multisport

The Oahu Pentathlon — 2025

A multi-discipline race across the beautiful island of Oahu. Five events, one incredible day.

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2024 Year in Review
20:33
Year in Review

2024 Year in Review

Highlighting all of the events Jay and Michelle raced in during 2024 — a full year of midlife athletic pursuit.

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The 2023 Honolulu Marathon
8:48
Running

The 2023 Honolulu Marathon

26.2 miles through the streets of Honolulu. One of the most beautiful marathon courses in the world — in their own backyard.

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Kaena Point 10 Mile Trail Run
9:54
Trail Running

Kaena Point 10 Mile Trail Run

A rugged trail run to the westernmost tip of Oahu — breathtaking scenery and serious elevation.

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Waikiki 2.4M Swim & Learning Zone 2 Training
~12 min
Training

Waikiki 2.4M Swim & Learning Zone 2 Training

Open-water swimming in Waikiki and an introduction to Zone 2 cardio — the training method that changed everything.

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More Zone 2 Training and a VO2 Max Bike Session
~10 min
Training

More Zone 2 Training and a VO2 Max Bike Session

Dialing in the aerobic base with Zone 2 rides and a high-intensity VO2 max session on the bike.

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The Honolulu Century Ride
~15 min
Cycling

The Honolulu Century Ride

100 miles by bike around Oahu — the annual Honolulu Century Ride, a staple of the Hawaii cycling calendar.

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The Dick Evans Memorial Road Race — 112 Miles Around Oahu
~18 min
Cycling

The Dick Evans Memorial Road Race — 112 Miles Around Oahu

A full 112-mile bike race circumnavigating the entire island of Oahu. The Ironman bike distance, in one shot.

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Turtle Bay North Shore Triathlon / Adventure Race
7:07
Triathlon

Turtle Bay North Shore Triathlon / Adventure Race

A triathlon on the legendary North Shore of Oahu — big waves, bigger energy.

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The Na Wahine & Kane Sprint Triathlon 2023
~8 min
Triathlon

The Na Wahine & Kane Sprint Triathlon 2023

A sprint triathlon in Hawaii — swim, bike, run, and a lot of aloha spirit.

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The Val Nolasco Half Marathon
~6 min
Running

The Val Nolasco Half Marathon

A half marathon on the island — part of the ongoing training journey and race calendar.

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Follow the Journey

New videos are added regularly as Jay and Michelle continue racing, training, and exploring Hawaii's incredible race calendar. Subscribe on YouTube to follow along.