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In 2009 I discovered triathlon. Somewhere along the way, what started out as a personal challenge turned into a passion. This sport and the people I've met along the way have helped me in ways I never would have imagined. Physically, mentally, and spiritually.

In 2010 an effort was made to pass along those blessings. On the way to Ironman Florida, with your help, we raised over $10,000 for Wears Valley Ranch. This year, Tri4Him-Houston is putting together a collective effort to raise money for Emma's Hugs. By sharing "random acts of kindness" in the Texas Medical Center, Emma's Hugs is helping others in need and memorializing their child who lost her battler with Batten Disease just last year. To find out more or make a contribution just click on the link. With donations, please note "Tri4Him" in the comment section so we can track our progress and keep you posted.


This year's big race is the inaugural Ironman Texas, 5/21/2011, here in The Woodlands. It's my first race of 2011 and I'm excited for the chance to tackle an Ironman right here in our own back yard. I hope that 2011 will be an even bigger year as we continue to use this sport we love to serve something much bigger than us.

As usual, I'll be posting updates, training schedules, race reports, etc. I'd love for you to come along for the ride.

Tobey

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Race Week-Ironman 70.3 Texas


Finally! After 850 miles of training since January, triathlon season is finally here. Next weekend will be special for a number of reasons. It's the first race of the year, it's close to home, and it's the site of my first ever race. That was just over a year ago. When I dipped into Galveston Bay that morning I had no idea how much life was about to change. Both within this sport and in my "real life" everything seemed to turn upside down soon thereafter. Ups, downs, downs, ups, you name it. What a ride it's been. There were some difficult days in the beginning, but I wouldn't trade any of them for my experiences over the past year and I'm thankful and incredibly blessed to be where I am today. Proverbs 16:9-"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Good thing I'm not in charge!

Amazingly, we've managed to raise just over $1000 for Wears Valley Ranch thus far. Thank you! I'm hopeful that as the season goes on your generous contributions will continue. If you're looking for an excuse to give, pick a race and pledge. Big or small, it all helps. If you'd rather me work for it, how about a little challenge? My time for my first half ironman (Longhorn 70.3) last October was 7:01. Slow. I'm shooting for 6:15 in Galveston on Sunday. Post a comment or send me an email with your challenge in whatever dollar amount you'd like. If I'm 6:15 or better you pay. If I'm not you don't.

Thanks again for your support and words of encouragement. I'm excited to be back at it and looking forward to racing again. For those of you in the area, come on out next Sunday. These races are fun to witness. And if you're not able to make it, I hope you'll keep me and my fellow competitors in your thoughts and prayers.

Have a great week.




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