Saturday, June 14, 2014
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's day to my dad, Robert May. You have imparted wisdom and love to me everyday.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Tour de Cure Finished
Tour de Cure 2014 Completed.
Pam and I, along with some great friends, had a wonderful time. The event was well planned and was fun.
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Pam and I, along with some great friends, had a wonderful time. The event was well planned and was fun.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Having Diabetes - A Positive Experience
Having Diabetes - A Positive Experience
Yes, I meant “A Positive Experience”.
As the clock ticks down to my first Tour de Cure - Jacksonville in a few days – I think back on the
positives that having diabetes has had on my life.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t like having Type 2 Diabetes
and have had some very rough days. When I first was diagnosed a few years ago,
I went into a deep spiral and didn’t want anything to do with food, the thought
of having diabetes or much else. And, I have had those moments a few times
since “the beginning”. But, I have to admit that being diagnosed has had more
positives then negatives.
I am in better physical and mental shape now than before I
was diagnosed. I have started eating better (98% of the time), lost weight,
started working out more, and cycled and ran more than I ever have in the past.
My sugar levels are the best that they have ever been (hovering around 110 with
an A1C of 6.0). My cholesterol is good now and my triglycerides are starting to
pay attention. I have also been able to help bring more awareness about
diabetes and the fact that it affects so many people in this country.
Being a diabetic has engaged me in the Tour de Cure for the
first time and I have been fortunate enough to be joined by my wife, Pam May,
and many of our friends on this journey. Over the past few months we have
trained diligently for this event. Some
of us are riding 30 miles – others in our group are braving 65 miles. All of us are bringing it and helping to STOP DIABETES.
I dedicate my ride to friends who have lost family members
to this disease and to all of us who live with it or support someone living
with it every day. I hope one day we
can all ride the Tour de Cure free
from the burdens of diabetes and just ride it because we like to ride.
Please come out and support us all this Saturday at the
event and enjoy the day –or- help STOP
DIABETES by donating at http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=9469510&pg=personal&fr_id=9370&et=rcjyrPFQd0IeojPWMSzEjg
Sunday, May 4, 2014
First Triathlon
Pam and I just finished our First Triathlon this morning. 1/4 mile swim, 8 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run..
Friday, April 4, 2014
75 Thoughts a Runner has while running
Copied from Original
1. What a beautiful day for a jog!
2. This sucks.
3. Well, five miles is only two and half miles each way, which is basically two miles each way, so I’m really only running four miles. That’s not too far.
4. It’s starting to feel far.
5. How long have I been running? A year?
6. SIX MINUTES?!
7. I can barely remember what my life was like before I started this run.
8. OK, concentrate. There are still four-plus miles to go.
9. But who counts the first and last mile? This is pretty much an easy three miler.
10. Oh, shit! A fellow jogger!
11. Should I wave?
12. I’m totally gonna wave.
13. OOOK, they didn’t wave back. Never doing that again.
14. Just keep running, no one saw. Except that old guy who may or may not be averting his eyes.
15. Man, I think I’m hitting that “second wind” thing my gym coach was talking about.
16. Wait, never mind. I’ve been running down a decline.
17. If I leap to avoid dog shit, does that make me a CrossFit athlete?
18. What the heck is CrossFit anyway?
19. Mental reminder: Google CrossFit when I get home.
20. If I ever get home.
21. If I had a heart attack right now, I wonder who would find my body.
22. OMG, I hope I never find a dead body. Joggers always find dead bodies.
23. Bodies. Body. Bod-ay. Runnin’ all day, no one can catch … may.
24. OK, I must be halfway done by now.
25. What?! Only two miles in?
26. Alright, stay focused. What am I going to eat when I get home?
27. I’m running five miles so I should probably eat five slices of pizza.
28. Or I could buy one pizza and ask them to cut it into five slices.
29. I should probably get a side salad too.
30. …
31. Fuck the salad actually.
32. Man, what are these people doing in front of me? Walking?!
33. Is this a contest to see who’s the worst at walking? Because you are both champions in my heart.
34. Maybe if I pound my feet on the ground they’ll hear me coming and let me pass.
35. Oh, God. They’re didn’t turn around and now I’m right behind them. They’re going to think they’re getting mugged by the world’s sweatiest criminal.
36. You know what? Now seems like a good time to run in the street.
37. * Jumps off curb * Parkour!
38. Hi hi hi please don’t hit me with your car.
39. Pedestrian pedestrianizing over here, let me cross.
40. Thank you, Mr. Blue Honda. I’m trying to smile at you but it probably looks like I’m having a stroke.
41. Actually, I wonder what I look like right now.
42. * Checks out reflection in shop window * Yeesh.
43. Is that what I look like when I run? What am I, a newborn deer with a drinking problem?
44. Whatever, I must be almost done by now.
45. Heck yes. Three miles down, two to go. It’s all downhill from here.
46. Except for that very real uphill in front of me. God damnit.
47. Wait, is that… Is that…
48. A DOG!
49. Hi dog! You are so cute. You are now my mascot. I will finish this run for you, pup.
50. And — hello — what do we have here? Your human is pretty cute too.
51. Hope you like drunk fawns, Cute Human.
52. Watch my bambi ass prance up this hill.
53. Holy shit, prancing is exhausting. I am exhausted.
54. Honestly, I don’t even like running.
55. Why do I even run?
56. Why does anyone even run?
57. Why are we even alive?
58. OK, let’s not go down that road.
59. Focus. Focus on that sweet, delicious ‘za waiting at the finish line, calling your name with its cheesy breath.
60. Wait, less than one mile to go? I am KILLING this run.
61. I AM THE SWIFTEST GOD OF ALL TWO-LEGGED CREATURES.
62. YES, including ostriches.
63. Honestly, I should sign up for a marathon.
64. What is it, like 30 miles?
65. That’s just 15 miles each way, which is practically 10, and 10 is twice five, and I can run five miles EASY.
66. That’s it, I’m doing it. Thirty miles.
67. Thirty mile marathon… 30 mile marathon…30 Rock marathon.
68. On second thought, I’ll probably just binge-watch every episode of 30 Rock. That takes a lot of dedication and I will be winded from laughing so hard.
69. But I could probably do a marathon IF I wanted.
70. OK, almost home. Should I shower first and order pizza or order pizza and shower before it shows up?
71. Yep, definitely ordering first. I earned that shit.
72. Oh, no. Oh god no. Another runner. Should I wave?
73. No, be strong! Do not get burned again.
74. OMG, SHE waved first! Hello! Yes! We are both runners! Look at us run!
75. I guess running’s not so bad.
1. What a beautiful day for a jog!
2. This sucks.
3. Well, five miles is only two and half miles each way, which is basically two miles each way, so I’m really only running four miles. That’s not too far.
4. It’s starting to feel far.
5. How long have I been running? A year?
6. SIX MINUTES?!
7. I can barely remember what my life was like before I started this run.
8. OK, concentrate. There are still four-plus miles to go.
9. But who counts the first and last mile? This is pretty much an easy three miler.
10. Oh, shit! A fellow jogger!
11. Should I wave?
12. I’m totally gonna wave.
13. OOOK, they didn’t wave back. Never doing that again.
14. Just keep running, no one saw. Except that old guy who may or may not be averting his eyes.
15. Man, I think I’m hitting that “second wind” thing my gym coach was talking about.
16. Wait, never mind. I’ve been running down a decline.
17. If I leap to avoid dog shit, does that make me a CrossFit athlete?
18. What the heck is CrossFit anyway?
19. Mental reminder: Google CrossFit when I get home.
20. If I ever get home.
21. If I had a heart attack right now, I wonder who would find my body.
22. OMG, I hope I never find a dead body. Joggers always find dead bodies.
23. Bodies. Body. Bod-ay. Runnin’ all day, no one can catch … may.
24. OK, I must be halfway done by now.
25. What?! Only two miles in?
26. Alright, stay focused. What am I going to eat when I get home?
27. I’m running five miles so I should probably eat five slices of pizza.
28. Or I could buy one pizza and ask them to cut it into five slices.
29. I should probably get a side salad too.
30. …
31. Fuck the salad actually.
32. Man, what are these people doing in front of me? Walking?!
33. Is this a contest to see who’s the worst at walking? Because you are both champions in my heart.
34. Maybe if I pound my feet on the ground they’ll hear me coming and let me pass.
35. Oh, God. They’re didn’t turn around and now I’m right behind them. They’re going to think they’re getting mugged by the world’s sweatiest criminal.
36. You know what? Now seems like a good time to run in the street.
37. * Jumps off curb * Parkour!
38. Hi hi hi please don’t hit me with your car.
39. Pedestrian pedestrianizing over here, let me cross.
40. Thank you, Mr. Blue Honda. I’m trying to smile at you but it probably looks like I’m having a stroke.
41. Actually, I wonder what I look like right now.
42. * Checks out reflection in shop window * Yeesh.
43. Is that what I look like when I run? What am I, a newborn deer with a drinking problem?
44. Whatever, I must be almost done by now.
45. Heck yes. Three miles down, two to go. It’s all downhill from here.
46. Except for that very real uphill in front of me. God damnit.
47. Wait, is that… Is that…
48. A DOG!
49. Hi dog! You are so cute. You are now my mascot. I will finish this run for you, pup.
50. And — hello — what do we have here? Your human is pretty cute too.
51. Hope you like drunk fawns, Cute Human.
52. Watch my bambi ass prance up this hill.
53. Holy shit, prancing is exhausting. I am exhausted.
54. Honestly, I don’t even like running.
55. Why do I even run?
56. Why does anyone even run?
57. Why are we even alive?
58. OK, let’s not go down that road.
59. Focus. Focus on that sweet, delicious ‘za waiting at the finish line, calling your name with its cheesy breath.
60. Wait, less than one mile to go? I am KILLING this run.
61. I AM THE SWIFTEST GOD OF ALL TWO-LEGGED CREATURES.
62. YES, including ostriches.
63. Honestly, I should sign up for a marathon.
64. What is it, like 30 miles?
65. That’s just 15 miles each way, which is practically 10, and 10 is twice five, and I can run five miles EASY.
66. That’s it, I’m doing it. Thirty miles.
67. Thirty mile marathon… 30 mile marathon…30 Rock marathon.
68. On second thought, I’ll probably just binge-watch every episode of 30 Rock. That takes a lot of dedication and I will be winded from laughing so hard.
69. But I could probably do a marathon IF I wanted.
70. OK, almost home. Should I shower first and order pizza or order pizza and shower before it shows up?
71. Yep, definitely ordering first. I earned that shit.
72. Oh, no. Oh god no. Another runner. Should I wave?
73. No, be strong! Do not get burned again.
74. OMG, SHE waved first! Hello! Yes! We are both runners! Look at us run!
75. I guess running’s not so bad.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
50 Mile Training Ride Completed!!
0 mile training ride completed! Longest ride yet. Thanks for all who joined us today . You make it fun. One step closer to Stoping Diabetes . Tour de Cure Jax 4.5 hours but 50 miles done!
Monday, March 10, 2014
Sunday's Training Ride Results
Nice ride with great friends. Furthest distance ever on my bicycle! 40.15 miles in just under 3.5 hours. No speed records but feel good. Even got to surprise Pam May with ice cream and singing for an early birthday. Yep, so far I am still alive.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Training Ride this Sunday
40 miles from Peter's Point in Fernandina Beach. Should be a great day for a great ride to help STOP DIABETES.......http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=9469510&fr_id=9370&pg=personal
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Red Rider Hangout with Bob May
Recently had a chance to talk about my Tour rides and experience with my diabetes.
Roller Coaster Day
What a roller coaster of a day so far. Got up early to run the 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer 5k with Michele Sahdala and Lauren Kipta. Along with many friends from Jacksonville Galloway Training Program and Black Knight Financial Services [work]. Then had to take my baby boy Harley to Coastal Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort to send him to the bridge due to
Old age and tumors. I will miss him. Now get to do a webcam interview with Mari Michelle Ruddy from Red Rider Hangout to discuss how it feels to be a Red Rider and ride in the Tour de Cure - Jacksonville to help STOP DIABETES. I feel more alive then ever!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Tour de Cure Fundraising Update and News
Hey there friends and family. Hope life is treating everyone well. I am still plugging along raising funds to help STOP DIABETES.
Next weekend I will be interviewed by Mari Ruddy, the founder of the Red Riders at 2pm eastern time. Watch it live or afterwards at redriderhangout.com I'm new to the Tour but am trying to help spread the word.
As always come join us for the our training rides, join our Tour team and/or donate to me and help STOP DIABETES! $5 or $50 - all helps....
Click here to donate or join my team
Next weekend I will be interviewed by Mari Ruddy, the founder of the Red Riders at 2pm eastern time. Watch it live or afterwards at redriderhangout.com I'm new to the Tour but am trying to help spread the word.
As always come join us for the our training rides, join our Tour team and/or donate to me and help STOP DIABETES! $5 or $50 - all helps....
Click here to donate or join my team
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Long day for a great reason
Great day yesterday. Ran 3 miles with Bobby Green and 2 great ladies at Getting Started. Then ran 5.5 miles down at the Wolfson's Children Challenge? Even biked the last 5.5 miles with Dennis Holler on his 55 mile ultra run. He looked strong on his last lap. I was going to make it a reverse triathlon and swim a few laps in my tub but could not find my water wings. Great day with good friends for an important group of kids. 
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Tax Super Hero.....
Hello again - here again to be your tax hero! Don't forget - you can make your tax return happy and low - donate to my Tour de Cure ride before the end of the year. It is TAX DEDUCTIBLE!. I am close to half way to my $1000 goal!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE AND/OR JOIN MY TEAM
All kidding aside - help me STOP DIABETES!
What do you do to get ready to go for a ride? Wake up, get dressed and ride? I, along with other diabetics usually have to wake up, get dressed, check my sugar, take my meds, ensure I have supplies with me, ride, stop and check my sugar, etc.
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining - it is is just a fact of life. I love riding and getting out there with others. It is just an added fun and exciting aspect to my day.
I didn't ask for it, didn't believe it would ever be me - especially after quitting smoking, losing weight, running a marathon and many half marathons, biking marathons, etc. Also - nothing in my family history.. But - I have chosen to take control and live my life and not let Diabetes keep me down.
I hope you donate and I hope even more that you WILL JOIN ME and my friends in May 2014 and come out and ride with us.
For more information on why I call myself a Red Rider and the importance and impact you can make watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mD3q2Tmmr0
I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming. See you on the road!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE AND/OR JOIN MY TEAM
All kidding aside - help me STOP DIABETES!
What do you do to get ready to go for a ride? Wake up, get dressed and ride? I, along with other diabetics usually have to wake up, get dressed, check my sugar, take my meds, ensure I have supplies with me, ride, stop and check my sugar, etc.
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining - it is is just a fact of life. I love riding and getting out there with others. It is just an added fun and exciting aspect to my day.
I didn't ask for it, didn't believe it would ever be me - especially after quitting smoking, losing weight, running a marathon and many half marathons, biking marathons, etc. Also - nothing in my family history.. But - I have chosen to take control and live my life and not let Diabetes keep me down.
I hope you donate and I hope even more that you WILL JOIN ME and my friends in May 2014 and come out and ride with us.
For more information on why I call myself a Red Rider and the importance and impact you can make watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mD3q2Tmmr0
I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming. See you on the road!
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