Big News for 2022 Race Season

You've got to seize the opportunity if it is presented to you. - Clive Davis

I am at it again! I have been selected to represent the Ironman Foundation at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championships to be held in St. George, Utah! PINCH ME! I am racing World Championships!! What an honor to be selected!! This selection comes with a BIG challenge! Not only will I train for and race on this difficult course, but I have also been challenged to raise $15,000 for the Ironman Foundation before the race. The opportunity was presented... Those of you that really know me are not surprised that I have decided to seize it!!

For the next 11 months, I will use this blog to keep you all posted on opportunities for you to help me reach my $15,000 fundraising minimum. I will have raffles and events and shopping opportunities! I will be looking for sponsors (email me if your company would like to sponsor me - all donations are tax-deductible!) Of course, you can donate directly through my donors choose page HERE!

I am proud to be raising money for Ironman Foundation. Ironman Foundation allows Ironman Triathletes and Rock N' Roll Runners to use their races to make an impact in the race communities that support the races we are so privileged to race in. I was first introduced to Ironman Foundation when I raced in a "Foundation Community Grant Spot" at IMLP in 2015. They were a huge component in facilitating the grants that were awarded through my Kona Fundraising in 2016. When I raced IM70.3 North Carolina last month, I raced for Team IMF having raised funds for the community grant that was ultimately awarded to Camp Kirkwood in Wilmington, NC.

To keep up with my journey through training, fundraising, and racing make sure to follow me at https://www.facebook.com/thisgirlsgotgoals and https://www.instagram.com/erin.byrge/ I appreciate your positive comments (aka virtual hugs), donations, and ideas!!

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Sponsor-A-Mile: 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah

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