Shay Williams is a man of many talents. He is Freeskier’s beloved photo editor, a master of back flips, a great roommate, and newly a triathlete. This heroic stud tackled the roaring roads and waters of California in order to conquer the most physically demanding challenge of his life. He made many sacrifices along the way to assure the best results. Women were put on hold in order to keep his testosterone levels up, nights ended early and mornings came even earlier, and partying was put on hold. With plenty of support and training he was able to complete his first triathlon. I trained with Shay during the early stages, but about a mile and a half down the road he was on his own.