Triathlons and endurance events are like adventures where a lot of understanding about yourself, others, and God's creation is gained. It's where you see people at their best. It bursts with personal victories and is built on encouragement to others.

For me it is, most importantly, a reminder of the role God plays in my life, the struggles he has guided me through, and the good life he has blessed me with. It also demands of my character; to live by my words, race by my faith, and glorify God in victory or defeat.

I hope to motivate others to conquer their own fears by either training towards a triathlon goal or, even more challenging, standing up for your beliefs when you feel the pressure to succumb.

Sometimes finishing seems like the ultimate relief and fulfillment. But the real gratification should come from the way we play the game. The ups and downs of the race course are where our strong points shine and our weaknesses haunt us. Like in life, we are not focused on ending it but on cresting each trialing hill as fast and honorably as we can. The higher the hill, the more glorious the summit. By climbing with Jesus at our side, the hill is never too high. The satisfaction at the top is awesome, and it gets better throughout the race.

I trained all summer, became a triathlete, and have raced over 90 triathlons since. My stories will also cover marathons, duathlons, relays, long swims, any other racing events that I find myself in.

Currently
I'm 31 and enjoying a new challenging 30-34 age category. I'm blessed to be going back to Hawaii in 2000.  My "Mission" is to show that through God we can overcome the obstacles life throws at us.  I hope that I and others will apply this in our careers, our marriages, our families, and our day-to-day struggles.  If it's something that pleases God, it CAN be achieved.  We must not quit.. but PERSEVERE

Baptism in Kona
In 1998, before my 2nd Ironman, I was baptized for a 2nd time in the waters of Kona.  My first time was as a baby so this time would be a real commitment and public display of my willingness to Die to Sin, and Live in Christ.  Pastor Izzy of Calvary Chapel in Kona walked me through the whole purpose and  seriousness of baptism and stressed the importance of complete belief in the living Christ, our relationship with Him, and His power to forgive.