Trinity Triathletes E-mail List
Updated 05/22/03 new format, emails protected, names/responses added Terry and Betsy Davis <events%tricalifornia.com> Web Manager <3strands%earthlink.net>
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| Tim & Kelly | ktdahess%aol.com | USA | ||||||
| Tim & Kelly | spinningkh%aol.com | USA | ||||||
| Thomas | thomas%iafrica.com | USA | ||||||
| Bree | Bumpytoad%aol.com | Valencia | CA | USA | ||||
| Phillipe | phil.good%bluemail.ch. | Switzerland | ||||||
| Brandon | brandon%gene.com | USA | ||||||
| Laura | Abrams | ABRAMSCL%aol.com | L | USA | ||||
| Sharon | Ackels | Kailua-Kona | HI | USA | ||||
| Brent B. | Allen | brentballen%yahoo.com | San Francisco | CA | USA | |||
| Rey | Areilano | USA | ||||||
| John | Arnold | captaincrunch97%hotmail.com | H | USA | ||||
| Paul | Asay | libasay%isugw.indstate.edu | USA | |||||
| Paul | Aschenbrenner | paschenb%sbcglobal.net | USA | |||||
| Tony | Banks | anthonyb%scea.wa.edu.au | Belgium | |||||
| Brooke | Bartholomew | CA | USA | |||||
| Tim | Baxter | tjbaxter%tpg.com.au | H | Australia | ||||
| David | Blankinship | djb%alumni.rice.edu | Boulder | CO | USA | |||
| Jason | Boesch | jabrolin%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Chris | Boudreaux | Cboudr3580%aol.com | San Diego | CA | USA | |||
| Colleen | Bousman | colleen%tricalifornia.com | USA | |||||
| Joseph | Bouwman | joseph%taxguys.cc | USA | |||||
| J Patrick | Braddock | USA | ||||||
| John | Bridges | USA | ||||||
| Bob | Brubaker | BBrubaker%cfl.rr.com | L | Oviedo | FL | USA | ||
| Jaime | Buck | jbuck%totalgym.com | S | USA | ||||
| Don | Burger | DBurger152%aol.com | Silver Spring | Maryland | USA | |||
| Brian | Butcher | USA | ||||||
| Shane & Beth | Buzza | USA | ||||||
| Devin | Carillo | devocarillo%yahoo.com | USA | |||||
| James | Carrol | fourcarrolls%yahoo.com | Martinez | CA | USA | |||
| Mitch | Constant | CA | USA | |||||
| Karen | Cook | kcookie%pacbell.net | N | Pleasanton | CA | USA | ||
| Hal | Crossley | rrbwd%igalaxy.net | USA | |||||
| David | Damrath | ddamrath%tampabay.rr.com | USA | |||||
| Betsy | Davis | events%tricalifornia.com | S | CA | USA | |||
| Terry | Davis | terry%tricalifornia.com | S | Pacific Grove | CA | USA | ||
| Tina | Dempsey | SUPERXMOM%aol.com | San Martin | CA | USA | |||
| Troy/SCO | Drake | Tdrake%CH2M.com | Boise | Idaho | USA | |||
| Kyle | du Ford | N | Minneapolis | MN | USA | |||
| Tim & Beth | Elwell | TBtriaths%AOL.com. | USA | |||||
| Carl | Engel | clengel%Foothill.net | USA | |||||
| Christina | Esguerra | Cloe2866%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Gaelyn | Felix | USA | ||||||
| Kathy | Felix | USA | ||||||
| Eileen | Filomeno | eafilomeno%yahoo.com | USA | |||||
| Roger | Forest | r-kforest%msn.com | L | Huntington Beach | CA | USA | ||
| Greg | Garcia | psalm37%sbcglobal.net | Livermore | CA | USA | |||
| Joe | Gentry | Josephgentry03%aol.com | N | USA | ||||
| Heather | Gollnick | Gollnick3%aol.com | H | USA | ||||
| Ray | Goulet | CA | USA | |||||
| Mike | Greer | mikeg82617%aol.com | TX | USA | ||||
| Harry | Gritzke | H | Newark | CA | USA | |||
| Safiye | Guven | safrn%yahoo.com | N | San Jose | CA | USA | ||
| Brett | Hamm | brett_hamm%yahoo.com | USA | |||||
| Al | Hawker | nubegin%earthlink.net | L | Seaside | CA | USA | ||
| Chad | Hawker | fasthawk%earthlink.net | L | Seaside | CA | USA | ||
| Rich | Holcomb | RrichHolcomb%aol.com | Sacramento | CA | USA | |||
| Belinda | Hollaran | H | USA | |||||
| John | Holman | klkerr%mindspring.com | San Diego | CA | USA | |||
| Tod | Hornby | todh%lakecitycc.org | USA | |||||
| Collin | Huffman | USA | ||||||
| Molly | Kelleghan | mo_kelleghan%hotmail.com | USA | |||||
| Robert | Kligensmith | USA | ||||||
| Sharon | Kurek | kurek%hfpracing.com | USA | |||||
| John | Lauer | CA | USA | |||||
| Mark & Sally | Layson | layso%yahoo.com | USA | |||||
| Caroline | Leigh-wood | carolineleigh-wood%prodigy.net | N | Napa | CA | USA | ||
| Reynold | Lewke | reynold.lewke%ezi.net | USA | |||||
| Barb | Lindquist | barb%barblindquist.com | USA | |||||
| Tom | Livingston | william.livingstgon%med.ge.com | H | North Bend | WA | USA | ||
| Ronnie | Lopez | tazmanianronnie%hotmail.com | USA | |||||
| Don | Lori | donlori530%cs.com | Redding | CA | USA | |||
| Kip | Lowery | klowery%ucd.net | USA | |||||
| Murray | Lydeamore | murly%chariot.net.au | S. Austria | |||||
| Jacquie | Mardell | JacquieWM%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Maria | Marsillo | Santa Cruz | CA | USA | ||||
| Marci | Mauro | mmauro%ihot.com | USA | |||||
| Geoffrey | Mayne | geoffrey%sdd.hp.com | USA | |||||
| Brian | McCooey | play%recreation4fun.com | USA | |||||
| Peggy | McDowell-Cramer | PMcDC%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Scott | McLean | smclean1969%yahoo.com | H | Lompoc | CA | USA | ||
| Doug | McLeod | dougmcleod12%hotmail.com | Danville | CA | USA | |||
| Dennis | McMinn | Dennis.McMinn%nike.com | USA | |||||
| Michael | Metoyer | MichaelMetoyer1%cs.com | N | Temecula | CA | USA | ||
| Jeff | Mitchum | h2opup98%yahoo.com | USA | |||||
| James | Moberg | james%ssmedia.com | H | USA | ||||
| Jenna | Montgomery | USA | ||||||
| Susie | Montgomery | The4Montys%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Gerry | Morton | CA | USA | |||||
| Lincoln | Murdoch | runner4g%aol.com | Phoeniz | AZ | USA | |||
| Susan | Murray | smmurray%tpg.com.au | USA | |||||
| Ken | Nash | kenenash%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Jennifer | Nystrom | Honkyvision%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Rip | Oldmeadow | ripoldmeadow%aol.com | H | HI | USA/Australia | |||
| Gaylia | Osterlund | USA | ||||||
| Micheal | Paradiso | g_paradiso%hotmail.com | USA | |||||
| Bradley | Patterson | bmpatter%hotmail.com | Sioux Falls | SD | USA | |||
| Tim | Penningtom | Tim.Pennington%aopa.org | H | Frederick | MD | USA | ||
| Glenn | Peroni | gtperoni%yahoo.com | L | FL | USA | |||
| Donna | Peters | donna.l.peters%boeing.com | USA | |||||
| Doug | Pinkerton | dpinkrtn%deltastate.edu | USA | |||||
| Natalie | Potesta | CA | USA | |||||
| Brian | Priddin | Priddin%teaminfaith.org | USA | |||||
| Becky | Pringle | rswpringle%hotmail.com | USA | |||||
| Brent | Purdie | CA | USA | |||||
| Josh & Cheryl | Rains | thecher%cwnet.com | N | Sacramento | CA | USA | ||
| John | Rea | USA | ||||||
| Sherri | Reese | sherri.reese%ucdmc.ucdavis.edu | Sacramento | CA | USA | |||
| Raymond | Rich | rrich%advancedbirdcontrol.com | USA | |||||
| David | Ridder | ridderdm1%aol.com | CA | USA | ||||
| Michelle | Ridder | michelle.r.ridder%lmco.com | H | CA | USA | |||
| Ivano | Russo | PIRUSSO%aol.com | USA | |||||
| Don | Ryder | donryder%direct.ca | USA | |||||
| Preston | Sandusky | info%kestrel-usa.com | USA | |||||
| Laura | Schuster | SchuLaura%aol.com | Mountain View | CA | USA | |||
| Joe | Segrest | joe_e_segrest%yahoo.com | H | Livermore | CA | USA | ||
| Christian | Shelton | cshelton%gene.com | USA | |||||
| Shaun | Simms | shaun.simms%citigroup.com | USA | |||||
| Stan | Smith | Stan.Smith%softwareagusa.com | Reston | VI | USA | |||
| Troy | Soares | teamsoares68%earthlink.net | L | San Jose | CA | USA | ||
| Robin | Soares | teamsoares74%earthlink.net | L | San Jose | CA | USA | ||
| Sparky | Sparr | sparkysparr2%hotmail.com | USA | |||||
| Claudia | Spooner | claudiaanns%yahoo.com | Redondo Beach | CA | USA | |||
| Rob | Stoffel | robstoffel%i4f.net | USA | |||||
| Flora | Stopher | flora%imagineadv.com | H | Atlanta | GA | USA | ||
| Elizabeth | Swanson | elizabethaswanson%yahoo.com | H | H | San Rafael | CA | USA | |
| Amanda | Tucker | Amanda.Tucker%nike.com | USA | |||||
| Nathan | Turton | USA | ||||||
| Maureen | Uptom | maureen_upton%hotmail.com | USA | |||||
| Monique | Vandenberg | monique157%hotmail.com | San Jose | CA | USA | |||
| Shannon | Walsh | USA | ||||||
| Steven | Walter | hooha23%hotmail.comj | H | USA | ||||
| Marilyn | Watson | marilynw%stanford.edu | N | Los Altos | Ca | USA | ||
| Jack | Westergarrd | USA | ||||||
| Darryll | Whaley | H | Concord | CA | USA | |||
| Cameron | Widoff | Boulder | CO | USA | ||||
| Doug | Wiebe | drironmandoug%yahoo.com | Vancouver | BC | Canada | |||
| Shannon | Worthen | spworthe%comdisco.com | USA | |||||
| Rod | Zamarron | USA |
(10/30/03) Please include me on the mailing list for trinity
triathletes. I have been talking with Athletes in
Action about potentially getting something started out
here in California very soon and would love to talk to
y'all sometime.
(11/29/02) "What do I need to do to join T.T.? Also interested in homestay program - can
take 1 person on couch".
(12/09/02) Indiana State University. Systems Programmer
(02/20/03) After years of road racing for himself in Belgium, Tony Banks switched to
teaching and surprisingly discovered, "...that giving of your talents to others can be more
satisfying under God's Big Plan as a tool to show others the Way of The Lord."
(02/20/03) Thanks Tim for the Christian Triathlete Newsletter and links!
(02/20/03) Tim started the "Aussie Christian Triathletes" newletter (50 people now) and has
started prayer meetings at Ironmans. He welcomes any contributions from any Trinity
Triathletes and offers homestay programs from their group. See some testimonies at their
website Tim says, "I hope we can continue to work in partnership across the Pacific to
further the gospel throughout the triathlon community world wide"
(02/20/03) Send reminder about Christian Triathlete Newsletter.
(01/17/03) I just wanted to talk to someone about the trinity triathletes group. I am a 1st
year Collegiate Elite (pro who can't accept prize money), and a Christian. I live in San
Diego, Ca. I would love to be a part of this group, get on the e-mail list, whatever. I hope to
talk to someone soon. Chris
(07/29/03) Good morning all,
My name is Joseph Bouwman and I am a Christian looking to use my personal
interest in Triathlons to help spread the Good News. I believe God put it on
my heart to use the passion of training and racing for a purpose other than
just self fulfillment.
I completed IMC in '91 and '92 and had a DNF in 1996. This last result left
a bad taste in my mouth but I could never find the energy to train again,
because I felt I was leading a self centered life. As I have become stronger
in my faith, I realize if I use my passions in a way that glorifies God, it
would be pleasing to HIM.
I have considered many ways in how to accomplish this and then ran across
the Iron Prayer website. My idea is as follows.
I live in Boise and will be trying to form a Christian Triathlete group. The
group will meet weekly or bi-weekly for prayers, bible study and training.
Our long rides/runs will include time to witness to others on route or on
break time. I would also like to set up a booth at a designated race site to
promote the idea of Christian Triathletes.
It would be great if I could form the club and then join with IronPrayer at
a race. I have not yet signed up for a 2004 IM but am contemplating either
IMC in Penticton or IMCda in Idaho.
I am Canadian so Penticton has appeal but I live in Idaho and would be
willing to do either race. The important thing is where there is most of a
need for HIM. The athletes in my club will be local of course. I will also
be setting up my own webpage.
What do you think? Could we work together?
God Bless
Josep
(08/05/03) (response to Joseph by Chad Hawker)
Hello Joseph!
Good to hear from you. Sorry it took me a bit to get back to ya! Thanks for your e-mail and
ministry ideas. Very cool!
Sounds like you are doing a lot of searching with how God can use you in triathlons? I
encourage you not to view triathlons as purely a selfish persuit. There is such a ministry
field out there...as you may be realizing. May you view tri's as a blessing; a gift from God to
explore the deepest most intimate places of your heart; treat it as a blessing from God for
the gift of health, passion and determination. I think it gives God pleasure when we tackle a
seemingly impossible task and allow Him to give us the strength to overcome. Yes, we
can get so focused that we lose proper perspective, but with constant prayer and gratitude
your focus can remain on Christ! Then Christ has the ability to do some amazing things
through you!
Yes, even though I have not spoken directly with the other guys on the Iron prayer
committee...I am confident in saying that we would be delighted to help you in any way that
we can. I would suggest you focus on Ironman Idaho...since your goal of a club is right
there in that state (not Canada). If you have not heard from Bob Brubaker yet, I would
encourage you to talk with him about Ironman Idaho. I know they have some very exciting
plans for 2004.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Take care and God bless!
(08/05/03) Hi again everyone,
Thank you all for your letters of encouragement.
In the past few days I have really had to focus on what God wants from me. I hesitated to
register, for the same reasons I have not done a race in 7 years, because of the focus on a
selfish pursuit. Your letters and my prayers showed me that does not have to be this way
and I have gone forward and listened to God's encouragement.
I have registered for the 2004 IM in Idaho and would really like to get involved in making Iron
Prayer a huge success. I will be creating my own Christian Triathlete club here in the
meantime so I hope and pray that God blesses this ministry.
Thanks again for your encouragement and I look forward to getting involved.
God Bless
Joseph
(02/20/03) "I herniated a disk in my C4/5 section that may require surgery with bone
donation and plate and screws. This is an obvious fear that I would like some prayer on.
Needless to say, my training is slowed down a lot. I am swimming and biking with
limitations and I walk instead of jog. So, my times are horrible. But, at least I get out there
(02/20/03) Bob is a volunteer that helps organize Iron Prayers at Ironmans and Triathlons.
(07/22/03) Thanks to Bob Brubaker (USA) for this comment.
"FASCINATED WITH FRUSTRATION?"
He trained hard for the 2000 Ironman Triathlon World Championship and
it looked like it was going to be his year to make his mark. He had
traveled many miles in training and to race in qualifying events and now
while in Kona, HI it was time to acclimate to the area with some light
training. Everything seemed perfect for the race of his life. Then it
happened. Returning from a bike ride, he was hit by a car and
hospitalized. The training, the discipline, the traveling, and all the
preparation for what was going to be his year was over. How frustrating!
Lying in the hospital, Chad Hawker began to move from his frustration as
he began to be fascinated with the circumstance, asking God, "How
does this fit into your plan for me? How can I use this to honor you?"
From his accident and time in the hospital came the Iron Prayer concept,
offering athletes a gathering to worship, pray, and help them find added
strength in taking the focus off themselves and focus on the source of
strength and power, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Iron Prayer ministry has
grown beyond the 2000 Ironman Triathlon World Championship to
triathlons around the world.
Frustrating moments are something we all face, from traffic jams, to
disappointments on the job, to family moments, and more. We all face
times of frustration. The Bible is clear about what our attitude should be
in times of frustration and disappointment. We are to recognize
frustrating moments as "faith building" sessions when we find added
strength by drawing close to God.
James 1:2-4 (The Message) Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests
and challenges come at you from all sides. [3] You know that under
pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors.
[4] So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you
become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.
Romans 5:3-5 (NLT) We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and
trials, for we know that they are good for us-they help us learn to endure.
[4] And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character
strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. [5] And this
expectation will not disappoint us. For we know how dearly God loves us,
because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT) Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-
rejoice! [5] Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember, the Lord is coming soon. [6] Don't worry about anything;
instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for
all he has done. [7] If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which
is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace
will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
That all seems good and right - but what can we do when we are really
annoyed? Instead of exploding and venting our frustration which will get
us nowhere, what if we, like Chad in his moment of disappointment, took
a step back and allowed ourselves to be fascinated by the frustration?
What if we began to ask questions in search of how God is using this
and what He wants from us?
God has promised to answer us when we ask. You can turn the
frustration of what appears to be negative into something positive by
asking the right questions.
Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV) Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks
receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be
opened.
Remember, God is not out to ruin our lives and frustrate us. He has a
plan for us that even makes use of our frustrating moments.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the
Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future.
The more we look at times of frustration: the setbacks, the
disappointments, and the daily aggravations as something God can use,
the less we'll be filled with irritation and the better day we'll have, even
when things aren't going as planned.
If you want power in your life today, think about being fascinated when
frustration comes your way.
Godspeed,
Bob Brubaker
(11/30/02) Update: doing 03 IM Idaho
(09/24/02) Works for Public Relations for EFI Sports Medicine (maker of Total Gym). Also,
sponsors triathlete Barb Lindquist.
(01/13/03) Gentlemen,
I am not a tri-athlete yet (since I don't swim) I may be one day by the grace of God, but
currently I am beginning to participate in duathlons, beginning with the Black Water
Traverse Duathlon in Cambridge, Maryland on May 4th of this year. I was wondering if you
could send me some details on how you organize your IRONPRAYER events.
As a Christian who is beginning to get involved in multi-sport events, your website has
caught my interest and I am wondering about how to promote an IRONPRAYER event at the
Blackwater race (I hope it wouldn't be a problem since its not a triathlon). Since God has
graced me with the ability to participate in these events, I feel that I have the need to give
back to him in a meaningful way. I had been feeling that my participation in the events
should bring glory to God, and I believe that this would be an ideal means of doing this.
Could you provide me with additional information on how you organize the IRONPRAYER
events, the best way to contact the race directors, and any other information that may be
beneficial.
It may be too late to organize an event for this year, but through Christ all things are
possible.
(12/31/02) Hello everyone-
> I want to start by praising the Lord. I had no idea that there was an
> organization of believers that were tri freaks (as well as Jesus freaks).
>
> I have been an athlete my whole life, but was introduced to this addictive
> sport in 2001. The interesting part was that it was through a friend,
> that's
> an
> unbeliever and while I was back slidden. But thanks to his mercy and gracy
> that has forgiven me and made me whole in him, God has drawn me back to
> him
> and our relationship. Now, I believe that I we are all appointed to be
> living testimonials for him and doing it while we have fun swimming,
> biking,
> and running.
>
> I just can't describe how much I am filled with joy to know that there are
> dedicated triathletes that are more importantly dedicated Christians.
>
> I could go on and on, but I'd l just like to encourage everyone to keep up
> the good work and most importantly keep up his work.
>
> I look forward to hearing from you.
> God Bless
(01/06/03) Thanks for responding, would you happen to know if there is a group of
christians in the orange county area, inland empire area or eastern L.A area
that
get together for fellowship and train together?
(02/20/03) I am a 17 year Christian looking for people to train with. Please send names of
others nearby.
(02/20/03) Betsy is a leader of Trinity Triathletes.
(02/20/03) Terry is a leader of Trinity Triathletes.
(05/24/03) We are a Christian business owned by Betsy my wife and me Terry Davis. My
daughter Colleen Bousmanis the vice president of the company and an intragal
part of the business. We have a staff of 4 people and we use our company
Tri-California Events as our ministry. We try to Glorify God with all we do
and be bold about sharing Christ. We encourage other Christians in the
sport to take all opportunities to show people the way to eternal life. God
is great and has blessed our business with success stories and we have a
whole group of Christians that work with us.
(04/17/03) I am ever so grateful to see your link to Trinity. I truly am blessed
by the
lord to be in this great sport and for the support of my family, and now
,
fellow christian triatletes.
Please keep me on your mailing list.
Tina Dempsey
(02/20/03) Kyle is a pastor. He's in Alpha Gamma Omega (Cal Poly) - the only
Christ-centered fraternity.
(04/22/03) Terry:
Greetings! I know we're two weeks out, but I just found someone who can come
to Wildflower and man a booth for us (my wife is graduating med school and
we move to Denver that weekend, so I can't come).
Can we arrange something for booth space? Maybe ads in future issues or
something like that? Money is super tight right now, but I really want to be
apart of your race. (Ranked #4 in America in our last issue!). We also would
like to talk about space at Alcatraz, and possibly a slot there if possible,
so think about what we need to put together for you ad-wise. I'd really like
to work something out.
Also, please think about how I can personally be more involved with Trinity
Triathletes, if you know how that can be worked into things. I'd even be up
for speaking come Kona-time.
Thanks, Terry!
Cheers and blessings.
KYLE
(02/18/03) Needs prayer
(06/01/02) Needs prayer for finding wife!!!!!!!!
(03/11/03) I'm so excited to find out that Tri-California is a Christian triathlon company. I'm
signed up for the Wildflower and looking forward to it. Can you please put me on the Trinity
Triathletes email list. Thank you.
(12/16/02) Will lead prayer mtgs
(09/22/02) Attends Cornerstone Fellowship
(06/27/02) I'm very happy to have found T.T.; Moving to San Ramon, Ca.; I studied at Chuck
Smith's Calvary Chapel Bible College; I was angry about Surpreme Court decision on
pledge of allegiance, then was led by Lord to T.T. website.
(03/02/04) Robin and Troy,
I somehow stumbled upon your website while searching about triathlons. I am 20 years
old and am in my 3rd year of Tris. I am a fellow believer and it was awsome to find some
triathletes who are on fire for the Lord. That is deffinetly a inspiration and a motivator to
read what you guys wrote. Jesus does need to be there center of our lives. Keep on
preaching the gospal and maybe ill see you at a race someday.
If you want to email me back or check out my website feel free.
www.geocities.com/josephgentry03
Joe Gentry
(02/20/03) Troy (Soares),
My name is Joe Gentry and I am 19 years old. I competed in my first triathlon last April,
and have been hooked ever since then. I ended up competing in 6 tris last year and plan
on matching that this year, along with competing in my first half ironman. Anyway I was just
looking around some different triathalon websites looking for articles on the VINEMAN and I
stumbled upon your story on how your race went.
When I got to the end and you were giving credit for your accomplishment to God and
thanking him for giving your strength, I thought that was awsome. I dont know any christian
triathletes, so to read about one who professes his faith so profoundly was awsome to
see. I myself came to know the lord at age 8, but really didnt have a relationship with the
lord. I had lots of doubts wether I was a christian and wether I would go to heaven if I died.
So when I was 12 I renewed my life to christ, and I can tell you that if I died tonight I know I
would go to heaven.
Well just writing to say hi. Maybe you could give me some triathalon tips. The half IM I am
doing this year is the VINEMAN. So maybe you could give me some tips on what to train for.
I am currently swimming 2-3 hrs a week, bikeing 60 miles a week, and running 15-20
miles.
ok look forward to hearing from you
in christ
Joe
(02/20/03) triathalon webpage
www.geocities.com/josephgentry03
(06/21/03) Hi Chad
I am interested in helping out for the prayer service at Ironman Wi and
Hawii. I enjoyed reading your testimony and looking at your web site. I
had the opportunity this May at Wildflower to speak at the Sunday AM chruch
service with Tri Ca and Terry Davis. I am heading out to race at CDA next
week. I was disappointed the service was scheduled at the same time as the
pro pannel on Friday. I look forward to hearing from you.
God Bless-
Heather Gollnick
Ironman Champion
P.S. Are any athletes from your site going to be at CDA?
(02/20/03) Harry is interested in homestay programs and is a part of Int'l Christian Cycling
Club "Wheels of Thunder".
(02/01/04) Hi,
My name is Safiye Guven. I stumbled across the Trinity Trialthle website as I was checking
out the Tricalifornia website to get information for the Pacific Grove race. Can you please
add me to the e mail list. Also, I would be interested in finding out how to contact other
Christian triathletes in my area (San Jose, CA)
who would be interested in training/praying together. I am very much a novice at this sport.
My first and only experience was Pacific Grove sprint last year (after losing 100 pounds) and
took almost 2 hours, but thanks to Gods grace I DID FINISH. I really enjoyed it. The Lord is
doing amazing things in my life and I would
like to continue and get better. Sorry if this is too wordy. I am just excited to find out that this
is a Christian organization. I tought so last year with all of the great music, but I didn't know.
Thanks...
Safiye
(02/20/03) Al is a volunteer that helps organize Trinity Triathlete functions.
(02/20/03) Chad is leading "Ironprayer" at the New Zealand IM in March.
(02/20/03) Chad is a volunteer that helps organize and lead Iron Prayers at Ironmans and
(12/30/02) As a college student, I had a wonderful opportunity to travel around the World as
a student aboard a floating university.
After coming home from being over seas for a year, my girl friend asked me to marry her.
We moved to Santa Rosa CA., where both my wife and I accepted Christ as our personal
Savior.
In 1981, our family started out for a 1,500 mile bike trip. (growing close to God comes
when there are trials in your life.) My daughter, Marie, saw her Mother killed on the bike. My
wife's death was the beginning of seven family and friend who died in 1981.
I still cycle a great deal.
A little more than two years ago, one of my living employees informed me, "I am a
workaholic, and I had one foot in the grave."
In different times of my life, I have done running, swimming and cycling. I decided right
then and there, why not do all three at one time.
At the end of my second season, I found myself in Kona participating in the big WTC race
in the Physically Changed division.
This year, I have a healthy racing schedule, including Wildflower.
Paul tells us "run to win."
By the grace of God, "I will see you at the finish line"
I compete in the 55 - 59 year group.
The sport of triathlon has changed my life for the good. There have been so many blessed
people who have crossed my path in the last year while preparing for Kona.
Go for the Gold, and share your faith along the triathlon path.
Yours in Christ
(12/30/02) Too whom it may concern,
Please add my name too your prayer list. Also put me on your chat list, and your housing
lists.
Thank you,
Rich Holcomb
(11/27/02) Pray for continued good health.
(09/29/03) Had a baby!
(09/07/03) Will help with Hawaii IronPrayer '04
(12/01/02) "Couldn't register for Escape from Alcatraz but found T.T. instead - God works in
mysterious ways"
(06/30/03) Hi Bob, Troy and Chad
Our church hosted the Iron Prayer here in Coeur d'Alene this past Friday.
What a cool event. You guys have the potential to reach so many people. I
would like to make the offer to you and your event organizers to host the
event again next year. I would also want to make a better venue in our
facility available to you next year. We had the event in our Fellowship
Hall this year due to facilities conflicts with our Vacation Bible School.
Next year, I would like to do everything possible to make our Auditorium
available to you. We would also have our Worship Team available, as well as
healthy refreshments (you'll have to tell us what those include, and I'll
bet it's not donuts and coffee...). We would also help to publicize the
event for you in the weeks preceding it.
OK... now I'm thinking out loud... We might even be able to secure an
outside - more public - venue like a downtown park if your goal would be to
reach out to un-churched athletes who might be curious about what you guys
are about. I guess it all depends on your purpose for the event... In any
case we would love to assist.
Just let me know if we can help.
Tod Hornby
(02/20/03) Sharon is also involved in USA Health and Fitness Promotions.
(05/22/03) WEll hello to all and sundry on this extended list,
Not long a go many of you received a change of address
e:mail about the whearabouts of the criminal gang
known as the laysons. WE have stayed one step ahead
of the law long enough to put down some roots. In
fact we have grafted another member into our Gang.
She is the cutest yet member of the wandering Laysons.
Little Katherine Rae Layson entered the world at
2.19pm on Thursday 22 May 2003. She weighs a
substantial yet feminine 8 lbs 0 oz. Attached are mug
shots of the new gang member. If you do happen to see
her, be warned, apprach with caution as she is
extremely cute and likely to steal your heart.
Sal is well, if not a little sore in the you know
where, but enough of that. She is the Sydney
Adventisit hospital till Monday, but don't tell the
cops.
Layso and Sal
(10/26/03) I got your names in a round about way. My name is caroline leigh-wood and i live
in Napa California. I am friends with Sherri who is big part of a club called Kononia Sports
and Fitness in Sacramento. I am hoping to start a group here in the valley for triathletes and
the not so additicted people who just do one of the 3 sports. I am a swim coach at a health
Club called HealthQuest. I hope to be qualified with usa triathlon in march next year. I would
like to get intouch with more Christian minded triathletes in the this area. I you two are near
here give me an e back and maybe we could start something up or you could put me
intouch. It is not offten you find Christ in Triathletes with the crazy training schedule that is
usally put in.
(02/20/03) Reynold Lewke has idea for a Christian East Coast Triathlon near Lake George,
NY, at the 700 acre YMCA conference center. It's owned by the Silver Bay Association which
he works with. It would be sponsored by the Spiritual Life Committee of the SBA. But he
needs people (preferrably other Christians) who would like to organize the triathlon.
(02/20/03) Offers Homestay in the greater Seattle area. He has lots of room and lives in a
tri-friendly community. Invites all to his new church, www.cascadecov.com, for some great
worship. Even the pastor is a triathlete!
List of triathlons in his area:
7/14 Yakima Valley of the sun Triathlon
7/20 Kennewick Titanium Man Triathlon
7/21 Ellensburg Whiskey Dick Triathlon
7/21 Seattle SeaFair Triathlon
8/18 Wenatchee Apple Capital Triathlon
8/19 Seattle Danskin Triathlon
9/7 Olympia Black Hills Triathlon
9/14 Kirkland Kirkland Triathlon
(12/26/02) I participated in the treasure island triathlon this year and happen to buy
one of your t-shirts I thought it was awesome I am a christian and am
deeply interested in finding out more about your organazation. I am
currently in the Navy stationed at Port Hueneme CA but will transferring to
NAS Lemoore which is about three hours from San Francisco any help or info
you can give me about races coming up would be appreciated and also fellow
christian brothers and sisters me and my wife can me at the race for
incouragement not only with the race but also spiritually thankyou for your
time. once again thankyou
(02/20/03) Has been a Sports Chaplain in South Australia for 10yrs!
(02/20/03) Scott offers homestay for those doing the Santa Barbara Country Triathlon
Scott is an elder at the First Presbyterian Church.
(02/17/03) My name is Doug McLeod, I have been doing triathlons for about a year and I
would like to be added to your e-mail list.
(07/01/03) mitchumphotography.com
(03/02/04) Email him about helping put TT on the web!
(01/19/03) > Hey Bob - Quick question. I'm doing the 1/2 Ironman down here which has
now been moved to June7 from May 31. What does one do to have an Ironprayer
service? Do you have it the morning of the race, or, the evening before or
what???
> Thanks,
> Linc
(11/20/03) Please pray for Susan as she races and seeks to witness to our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ thorough her involvement in triathlon.
(11/20/03) is anyone going to Queenstown for the World champs on the 6th Dec? You may
like to meet up with Susan Murray who is going and would like to contact any other
(05/08/03) My name is Jennifer Nystrom, and I just finished my first triathalon on
Saturday...and I am already signed up for my second in September! I just
wanted to thank you all for an absolutely amazing first experience! Being a
Christian athlete, I could see the love for people as well as the love for
the sport that you all carry. Just know that all of us (I trained with 6
other girls) are on our way to making triathalon a lifestyle choice, and we
are recruiting other friends in the area to join us in training and prayer.
It has been a goal of mine since graduating college to get Christians up off
their tushes and to use sport as a means for witness. You all are giving me
the example and drive to do so...so enough rambling...Thank you, thank you,
thank you!
With much joy, Jen Nystrom
*Would it be possible to get more info about trica as an organization? I
would like to be as involved in whatever you all are doing...volunteer,
prayer, etc.!
(02/17/03) > Aloha and Happy New Year. I wish all of you the best in 2003. It has been
> a year since my last report and I hope you are all well and in good
> health. I want to thank all of you for your friendship and support over
> the last year. I am blessed by knowing each one of you.
>
> There is no perfect life. I have lied to myself. I have tried to be
> someone I am not, and I have envied people who I thought were richer,
> better looking, more successful or had it easier. I thought their lives
> were perfect, but I have learned that the only perfect life is a personal
> relationship with Jesus Christ. I have felt God calling me to share my
> testimony and speak His word to others in encouragement. This may be my
> last year in the sport and I will no longer run from my calling. I thought
> it was all about me, but it's not. It's about God's purpose for my life.
>
> 2002 started with my arrival in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. I found
> a one-bedroom studio with a lanai, or porch that has a view of the ocean,
> P&O cruisers, fishing boats and unbelievable sunsets. I thought I had
> found paradise. I had goals and felt like God was on my side. In order to
> remain accountable I joined a church called Solid Rock Ministries and
> became involved with the children's ministry, giving all my spare time to
> the church. The children are hungry for love and knowledge and I was able
> to forget my own problems.
>
> In February I learned that I could not leave the country without a Visa,
> which meant that I could not race overseas. It got worse in April when my
> attorney in Colorado told me that if I raced it would hurt the chances of
> a settlement in the June 2001 cycling accident. It took so much energy to
> maintain my faith during this time because the case was complicated by the
> lies and betrayal of the other party. I decided I would stand on the
> promises in the bible and affirm that I could do "all things through
> Christ who gives me strength."
>
> I had a job as a server at Outback Steakhouse so my prayers for my working
> Visa were answered. Praise God for that. But in order to be part of my
> work environment and fit in with my coworkers I lowered my personal
> standards. I still don't know why I did this, but I did learn from it. I
> got more involved in work and less in church, and by the end of April I
> found myself drunk for the first time that year. I felt guilty. I felt I
> had let all of you down. My anger was building and I was not focused on
> training or on God's word. My brother Tim Parchinski rescued me when he
> came to Oahu on business and arranged for me to stay with him. Mahalo,
> Tim. After that week I felt I was back on track. Many of you called with
> encouragement and I am so grateful for that.
>
> I met a woman named Cora who worked at Solid Rock with troubled high
> school students, and since my pastor's knew of her, I called her. We
> started to hang out and became very close in a short amount of time. She
> taught track at the High School, and was a gifted athlete. We trained
> together and she started to ask questions about Christ. Her viewpoints, to
> my amazement, always led to science. Cora came to church and gave her
> life to Christ and all the time I had assumed she had a relationship with
> Jesus. Love is blind. Over time she admitted my faith was too much for
> her, but by this time I had opened my heart to love again. It was so
> painful to love her and have to let her go. I truly understand that I must
> have a strong Christian partner. To my friends who are reading this and
> do not understand, please keep an open heart and read on. This does not
> mean religion, because churches can be all about rules. Jesus Christ is
> based on love.
>
> After Cora, the bitterness made my heart hard once more. I felt I couldn't
> trust anyone and wondered about my beliefs. Anger from my past started to
> arise. I was on a self-destructive path. At the Ironman I studied the
> competitors and watched the leaders. I became troubled over why I could
> not race again this year, but tried to stay busy to stay focused. I took
> friends down to the ocean to swim with the dolphins and the father of one
> of them apparently had a heart attack. As the water crashed against us I
> did CPR. Finally a doctor confirmed what I already knew but would not
> accept. He was dead. I tasted his blood in my mouth and his eyes moved,
> but it was no use.
>
> It affected me. I tried to deal with this in my own way and went to Maui
> for Halloween. My emotions were out of control, but I could not share it
> with anyone. I went out for the evening with friends and woke up covered
> in my own blood. I was taken to the hospital with no idea what
> happened, but I knew it was hard to breathe and I was in pain. I had a
> bone fractured in my ear on the left side of my face, and three fractures
> on the right side of my jaw. My chest bone was Fracture next to my heart.
> After three and one-half hours of surgery I woke with my jaw wired shut
> and titanium plates holding my jaw together. I spent four days in the
> hospital. Because I did not know what had happened, I told many of you
> that I had been in a motorbike accident. I'm sorry for telling you this. I
> learned later that I was talking with two Hawaiian guys and a 300-pound
> Hawaiian guy hit me. This is apparently a common problem with Hawaiians
> and whites, but I still have no idea exactly what happened that night.
>
> It turned out to be a blessing. I have learned a lot about myself during
> the 40 days of silence with my mouth wired shut. I was crying out to the
> Lord to tell me why my relationship had fallen apart, why my jaw was
> broken, why I was not racing, why my past kept haunting me. When I broke
> my back I had faith the Lord would heal me, and Praise God, He did. The
> broken jaw truly scared me because I could see the vanity in myself. A
> close friend told me that I am my own worst enemy and he was right. During
> this time of healing I have slowed down and tried to figure out why I
> sabotage myself over and over. I read Purpose Driven Life as a bible study
> with a friend and immersed myself in God's Word. I found that the truth is
> painful and I'm ashamed of who I am.
>
> This message is to everyone who reads it and I pray that you will have an
> open heart to receive the truth in it. We need to open wide the eyes of
> our souls so that we can see the good in all things. I have asked God to
> preserve me from minding little stings from others, or from giving them.
> Help me to keep my heart clean and to live honestly and fearlessly so that
> no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of conscious
> integrity. During the year I was in sin and I allowed the guilt to beat me
> up and make me feel more ashamed. This opened up a heart of bitterness,
> unforgiveness, jealousy, and envy. Yet I was crying out for peace, love
> and forgiveness.
>
> One night during this time of suffering I was watching a movie and in the
> half-light saw myself in the mirrors of my closet door. My face was very
> pale. I looked dead. It scared me and I turned of the movie and tried to
> focus. My body was so tan and fit and my face looked like it belonged to a
> different body. When I look back I know I was spiritually dead. Today,
> months later I noticed myself again in the same position but I saw a face
> full of light, refreshed and alive. I have opened my heart to ask God for
> forgiveness. I have surrendered myself to the truth that only God can tell
> you who you are, give you a purpose. I think God showed me I was dead
> living the way I was.
>
> You can't give love or receive it where I was. We conform to the world -
> lust, drugs, sex, cheating, stealing. We hate ourselves and hate what we
> do, but we continue to do it. We want out, but we don't know how to get
> out. We say God was wrong, that I should have this or be that, blaming
> someone else or my family for who we are. I had to take responsibility for
> my actions and who I had become. TRUTH. I've learned that God is never
> wrong. Test him and see for yourselves, but be warned, you may not like
> the answer. So I have decided to let go of my past and live honestly and
> truthfully by being myself completely. All of my experiences have lead to
> this day.
> LOVE is patient & kind.
> LOVE is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.
> LOVE does not demand its own way.
> LOVE is not angered and keeps no record of when it has been wronged.
> It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.
> LOVE never gives up, never loses FAITH, is always hopeful, and endures
> through every circumstance.
> LOVE will last FOREVER.
>
> God has one message that he wants us to tell us. It is a message that I
> ran from for my entire life. It is simply this: LOVE. The world has
> become a frightening place, so much anger and not enough love. Deep in the
> hearts of so many people there is an emptiness that nothing of this world
> can fill. And that emptiness makes it impossible for them to love. It is
> so overwhelming. What should we do? We can remind people that Jesus loves
> us. He died for us, and his love is
> real. If you open your hearts to his love, he will fill the emptiness and
> we will be able to love each other.
> THAT IS THE MESSAGE!
>
> As I send this I want to tell you about my current plans: As some of you
> already know, I have signed on as a sales representative with Mannatech, a
> Christian glyconutrient and natural supplement company I'm excited by the
> tremendous potential of this company and would be happy to talk with you
> about our products. In March I will return to the mainland and after a
> brief side trip to Dallas to visit Mannatech headquarters, I will be in
> Charleston, SC. My business partner, Kathy Williams, and I have formed a
> corporation called Core Strength, and I will pursue a career as a
> motivational speaker. You'll hear more about Core Strength from Kathy
> later this month when she sends out our first newsletter. In the meantime
>
>
> Thank you again for all you have done in my life. It is an inspiration and
> a blessing to have friends like you.
>
> Love In His Name,
> Rip
(02/20/03) Rip is available to help with TT.
(02/20/03) Gaylia is interested in homestay programs.
(07/24/02) My mom was diagnosed with brain tumor on 1/02. She's been going through
rehab, radiation, and chemo and has moved in with me. I ask for prayer for her and my
family (including 2 daughters). I pray & meditate during runs/rides. Ps 62:8 "Trust in Him.."
(07/24/02) Tim offers homestay for those doing the Columbia Tri.
(11/30/02) Update: Doing 03 IM Idaho. Wants to do I.P. there.
(11/30/02) Glenn is available to help with TT.
(04/11/03) Glenn & Ulrika had their first child, Evelina Marie
(09/26/02) Started TRI4GOD ministry (Has 4 other guys); very excited to find T.T.; want to
chat about what all you're doing: Youth groups, seniors, churches, college.
(02/20/03) Natalie is available to help with TT.
(12/22/03) Terry:
I am a USA Cycling coach from Northern California who was recently
contacted by a top College criterium rider (2003 national champion) who
is looking for a Christian coach/team to connect with when she moves to
the LA area this year.
SInce I am not familar with the cycling scene in So Cal, I was hoping
you could recommend some coaches and/or teams that she could contact.
Thank you,
Brian Priddin
www.TeaminFaith.org
(01/08/03) Hi Terry,
Both my wife and I are wodering if there are any homestay programs in
Chico? It is great to see that there are many Christian triathletes out
there and by reading your site it has encouraged both my wife and I to
help out other Christians in our area. Sacramento.
Thank You,
(12/31/02) Hi Troy and Terry and Betsy,
I think this is the link you were talking about, Troy?. We want to add
our email to the list, and Sherri's. She will get in touch with Terry
more about networking the Christian club in Sacramento with TT.
We don't have an extra bed yet:(, but want to help with prayers and
anything else like that. We live 100 yard from the bike trail, the most
popular place to train, 600 yards from a bike shope, 2 miles from a
great pool, and 2 miles from our church. If that helps anyone, let us
know (staying for the day, using our garage as their transition area,
etc.). We can also help with church services times and stuff.
Sherri Reese lives in midtown Sac area. She is a nurse, too.
Her team's website is being revamped, but the current link is:
www.nethope.com/ksfa.
Let me know if the links do not work:)
Cher
(02/20/03) Michelle is available to help with TT.
(08/19/02) I want to know how to get T.T. going in Alabama at events such as Powerman,
(02/02/04) I WAS WONDERING HOW YOU BECOME A MEMBER OF YOUR TRIATHLON
CLUB, AND IF THERE IS ANY MERCHANDISE AS FAR AS JERSEY OR ANYTHING, IF YOU
COULD WRITE ME BACK AND LET ME KNOW THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!
IN HIM,
TITUS 3:5-6
SHAUNATHON
(10/22/03) Has plans for IronPrayer at Eagleman
(09/30/03) Thanks for all of the very helpful and useful information. As far as the
> Duke race is concerned, I think we are going to be forced to compromise some
> of this in the name of co-laboring with DiscipleTri.com and also facing up
> the reality of my late start with this. DiscipleTri has been doing pre-race
> prayer get-togethers at many of the North Carolina Triathlon Series races
> this year. They were already in contact with the race director, Bill Scott,
> on this and expected to continue this at the Duke race. Bill will provide
> an announcement, etc. the morning of the race in addition whatever word we
> can spread beforehand. I was on vacation in N.C. from Virginia and attended
> an NCTS race earlier this summer where the pre-swim service either didn't
> materialize or I just didn't see it. My initial concern with doing it the
> same way at Duke was that it might be hard to pull off with folks coming to
> the start in waves or being nervous with final preps, etc. However, I think
> it may work a little better at a mass start race such as this, since,
> theoretically, all the racers will be down at the start at about the same
> time. Some sort of group prayer, though, is probably going to be the best
> we can do the morning of ... Still, if we make the rounds and circulate
> some fliers at the pre-race meetings/dinner, we may be able to get the word
> out (only 300 racers signed up for this relatively small race).
>
> That said, I have my eye already on the Blackwater Eagleman Half IM race in
> Cambridge, MD next June. I've done the race the last couple of years and
> think it is the type of race that would be perfectly suited to the type of
> prayer service you've outlined below. Although not an IM, it is a Hawaii
> qualifier and is well-attended regionally (it'll probably sell out at about
> 1600 racers, with 1350 or show posting on race day). Cambridge is on
> Maryland's Eastern Shore, and I think we could probably find a local church
> or meeting place to do a service. I've also been in touch with the race
> director about maybe getting a small table at the expo, etc.
>
> If I may, I'd like to keep in touch with you guys on this; maybe if I can
> make some headway on the Eagleman event, we can compare notes and use our
> respective websites to get the word out, etc.
>
> Best to you and Troy,
>
> Stan Smith
> Col. 3:2
(09/24/03) Dear Iron Prayer Crew,
>
> I'm working with my local chapter of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
> on a triathlon-oriented outreach (see:
> http://www.novafca.org/Triathletes.html). I'm also part of a 3-man relay
> (Team Tri4Christ) that is going to compete at the Duke Blue Devil iron
> distance race on Saturday, October 11, 2003. In searching around for other
> Christian triathlete websites, I came across your site and also the website
> of a group that I am fairly certain will have some folks at the Duke race,
> since they are based in North Carolina (see: http://www.discipletri.com).
>
> This may be last minute, and I have no idea what your preferred format/venue
> is, but I'd be willing to try and organize and get the word around
> concerning a joint Iron Prayer/DiscipleTri/Tri4Christ prayer service at the
> Duke event. Maybe we could do something like a 4:00 prior to the 5:00 p.m.
> participant orientation at the host hotel?
>
> In His Dust,
>
> Stan Smith
(02/20/03) Troy is a volunteer that helps organize and lead Iron Prayers at Ironmans and
(06/12/02) this email is being sent to 69 email addresses on the Trinity Triathletes email
list at http://www.trinitytriathletes.org.
Greetings in Christ,
This is a Trinity Triathletes update.
* A Tragic Ironman Utah
Please pray for the family of 55yr old John Bolen. He was an avid Ironman Triathlete that
died during the confusion of the swim. Please pray for the rest of the athletes that
experienced such a scary and chaotic start to what was supposed to be their finest
moments. Trinity Triathlete, Bob Brubaker, was also in the midst of the terrible conditions
and was among the many athletes that were lost in the stormy conditions that blew away all
markers and made rescue efforts difficult. Surely most of the 1500 athletes are dealing
with a lot of emotions coming back from an unfortunate race that wasn't at all what they had
expected or hoped for. But we know that our Heavenly Father is the ultimate rescuer and
the ultimately comforter. May we also pray that many will turn towards Christ during this
time. Even in misfortune a great beginning can result. (See IMU story at
http://www.insidetri.com/race/iro/articles/977.0.html)
* Iron Prayer Successes
6/6/02 Ironman Utah Bob Brubaker, Glenn Peroni, Scott Bennefield
* Upcoming Iron Prayers
7/5/02 Ironman Austria http://troyracing.tripod.com/ironprayer/02imaustria.html
* Web Sites
http://www.ironprayer.faithweb.com Iron Prayer schedule
http://www.triathlon.hl.com.au Australian Christian Triathletes newsletter by Tim Baxter
http://www.aiatrack.org/tri.htm Athletes in Action Track & Field. David Blankinship says
about AIA, "I was amazed how Christ worked through our group of American triathletes as
well as the Kenyans that we came into contact with over there!"
* Triathletes Joining the Email List
* Testimonies
* Remove From Email List
To have your name remove, changed, or to make comments, you can use the
http://www.trinitytriathletes.org website or email me at 3strands%earthlink.net
In Him,
Troy Soares
May your heart always be searching and able to see God's wonderful hand at work around
(02/01/02) injured, asks for prayers to keep training.
(03/02/02) Claudia asks for prayer for current injuries that keep her from training as she'd
(05/01/02) Here is an update to Claudia's prayer request! God answers prayers:
"My back is much better (I had 2 herniated discs) I have had epidural injections and with
discipline I continued to train. I am excited about Thursday night prayer service and look
forward to a great race. Look forward to being a part of Trininty Triathletes -my husband and
I are part of the LA triclub and hope we can do some witnessing within our very large
group. May we always fix our eyes on Christ. God Bless Claudia SPooner"
(04/14/03) This isn't media worthy but nonetheless for me it was a neat thing. I was
originally going to be signing up for the California Half in April ( I had
done it last year ). But being a pastor at CalvaryChapelSouthBayI of course
was praying and asking the Lord what He wanted for me and what I was
supposed to do. I kept checking the participants list on the web site but
still no peace about signing up. I didn't like the fact that the race was a
month and a half earlier than last year and thought it would be too cold
etc. Meanwhile some friends from church had told me that they were going to
be doing Wildflower. They had signed up last year and got a spot before it
had sold out. I decided to take a look at the web site for Wildflower but
of course it said it was all sold out. I had shared with my friends that I
wasn't sure about the California Half and they began to tell me more about
Wildflower...that it was a great race, beautiful venue and also that the
race director Terry was a Christian and that he even prayed before the race
started!
Well I just kept praying and then I found out about the lottery for
Wildflower. I decided that I would go ahead and enter the lottery and put
out a fleece so to speak. If I got in then I would do Wildflower-if not I
would go for the California Half. In this I had the peace I was seeking and
left it in the Lords hands. Well needless to say when I got the e-mail
letting me know that I had gotten picked in the lottery I was pretty
excited. I immediately knew that the Lord had opened the door and now I had
the go ahead.
Well true to the Lord and after looking back now on the California Half (I
went and watched my brother in law) God knew that during the month and a
half prior to the California Half (when I would have been doing my most
intense training)I would not have had the time nor desire to train and be
ready for the race. This was all due to my mother (who has terminal brain
cancer) having a stroke. It was an intense time and I know now that is why
I had no peace to sign up for the California Half.
My mom is still not doing too well but things have calmed down. My training
is on track as much as it can be with being a pastor and I am looking
forward to being there on May the 3rd representing the Lord as I run in my
"Team Jesus" jersey.
I hope to meet Terry. I read in Competitor that what he does with the sport
of triathlon is his ministry and it is neat to know that there are other
believers in the sport. It seems that there is not too much of a witness in
this sport so I feel that that is why God has given me the desire to
participate. I knew when I got involved that I couldn't just run in these
races without being a witness myself so I designed a logo and have started a
tri club called "Team Jesus Triathlon Club" based upon Philippians 3:14...I
press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ
Jesus. Now I can enjoy the sport knowing that as I bike and run the name of
Jesus is being displayed to others in the race. Prayerfully it will
encourage other believers and also direct the lost to the Savior.
So that's my short story...see you there!
Rob Stoffel
(02/20/03) Flora offers homestay in Atlanta for local triathlons. She is 4.5hrs from Gulf
(02/24/04) Dear Terry, I have repeatedly tried to get in touch with Troy Soars, but have never
heard back from him concerning my interest in supporting Trinity Triathletes. I have
discussed with Stacee Johnson and she has forwarded messages but to no avail. I first
discussed with you last fall after Alcatraz, but have not been able to hook up successfully. I
will persist on trying to support this great ministry program of yours. Maybe it's God who
wants to close this door, but I think it's someone else who wants to prevent me from
(05/05/03) Hi Terry. I just completed Wildflower Triathlon, and I'm sure you are
busy
with after race details, but I wanted to send an Email to find out how I
can
looped into the Trinity Athletes. I started competing in triathlon two
years
ago, and am hooked, this year I've competed at Ralph's, Wildflower, and
am
doing Ironman Idaho in June. I love the sport and the training, but
find
that I am spending a lot more time with triathlete friends as a result
of
the training requirements. I am a Christian though, and want to
integrate
this with my faith. Generally, I find that in my church and Bible
studies
my triathlon passion is misunderstood. I think I would really benefit
from
the fellowship of fellow Christian triathletes. The problem is that I
don't
know any here in Oregon. When down at Wildflower I discovered the
Trinity
Triathletes, and wondered whether I could somehow get on the Email list
or
meet other folks who are committed to their faith and serious
triathletes.
Can you help? Thanks,
Amanda Tucker
(Response from Terry..
Amanda
Glad to hear that you enjoyed our Christian event. We are blessed to
have the opportunity to share our faith with thousands of triathletes.
I am glad that you are looking for other Christians to train with. What
ever you do be sure to be bold with your faith. There are more
Christians out there than you think, they just don't show it. I
encourage you to lead the way in Oregon.)
(05/12/03) Thanks Terry. I would be very pleased to lead the charge in Oregon, like I
said, I love the sport but most often the others with whom I train don't
share faith so I miss the fellowship. I would like to have my Email posted
in the Trinity Triathletes website, and if there are fellowship
opportunities for triathletes, please let me know. I do plan to do other of
your events in the future, hopefully Wildflower (and hopefully it won't
rain!). Thanks for responding despite your busy schedule.
(02/20/03) Maureen is available to help with TT.
(05/02/03) Hey Troy,
thanks for keeping me in the loop. Hey are you still a part of Trinity
Triathletes? If so, or if there are any other christian clubs Rachelle and
I would like to get involved. Let me know. Thanks,
MO
(02/20/03) Offers homestay in the Sunshine Coast area of Australia. Also ready to help
stage Iron Prayer services.
(04/28/03) My name is Marilyn Watson and I am looking for Christian running partners. Any
suggestion would be very appreciated.
Thank you
(04/11/03) Hi Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I am emailing you because your email address is on the Trinity Triathletes email address
list and you live in California. I too live in California and am hoping to find fellow Christians
to run with. God gave me a passion for Him and for running, and I am praying He will bring
me others who also share these passions. Maybe we could start Saturday runs in a
conveniently located place. Please email me if this sounds like something you would like to
do.
(04/14/03) Thank you Chad. Michelle Ridder has contacted me and told me her and Robin
run at a place I run at all the time. Thank you again for the contacts.
God bless you.
Marilyn
(02/20/03) Darryll is available to help with TT.