It all started when I was a kid watching the Ironman World Championship on TV and thinking to myself how intense these athletes were and that they would push their physical abilities to the limit to complete the race. I was intrigued, impressed and inspired by their drive but never envisioned I would be in their shoes.
Fast forward to college and my fiancé asked if I would want to join the marathon club and train to do a a marathon with her to stay in shape in preparation for our wedding. I thought it was intense but decided to do it to cross of a bucket list item and have time to train and connect with each other. When we crossed the finish line a few months later I was hooked. I have since completed over 30 Half/Full Marathons. With every race the focus was less about me and more about what others were running for (overcoming physical challenges, in memory of a loved one, for a cause, etc). I have found the training and race experience to be exponentially more impactful if I was running for a cause.
In 2018 my sister asked if I would want to train and do a sprint triathlon with her. I was on the high school swim team, had done all of these marathons... and knew how to ride a bike (but that was about it). So we did it together and I decided to push myself and sign up for the full Ironman in 2020. Unfortunately weeks before the race it was cancelled due to COVID and it took the wind out of my sail to put all of the training hours in and not be able to have the event to bring it to completion. Training came to a complete hault and then I got signed back up for the event on October 24th for the California Ironman.
Reverse the Cycle
Whether you are on training wheels or training for an Ironman Race, this event is for you. All levels and participation are welcome.
This is a virtual event, meaning you can ride your bike any time on the 23rd or 24th of October, any distance, and with whoever you want! You can join the family ride or challenge yourself to a century (100 miles), a chill ride at the beach or around your favorite park , or hit the gym (or home gym) for a stationary ride.
Mosaic International is a non-profit that encourages, equips, and mobilizes churches in developing nations to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their communities. We don't prescribe ready-made solutions, we build relationships with the local church and the people doing great work around the world. Currently we work in Rwanda, Tanzania, Phillippines, and Belize. We focus on 4 main areas: relief, development, discipleship, and mobilization.
For this fundraiser, profits will go to support the work and projects of local pastors around the world. Mosaic International is connected with over 50 indigenous pastors of small churches in five developing nations. We hope to honor and bless them by the profits made through this fundraiser.