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

It is almost time for the BIG ONE! The race that I have been fundraising for and working towards since November of last year: the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah! As an Ironman Foundation Ambassador, all of my Ironman brand races have me RACING FOR MORE, but this one is the pinnacle. I am proud to be representing IMF and all of the good that can come from their initiatives. With that in mind, I am asking you to sponsor a mile during this race. For each of my IRONMAN races this year, I have taken your inspiration and printed it on tattoo paper to put on my arms and legs so that I can see it while I am riding and running. When the going gets tough, these notes remind me that I am doing the race for more than myself! Will you consider sponsoring a mile to help MAKE AN IMPACT and leave a quote or advice to inspire me during 70.3 St. George on October 28, 2022? Here is how: 1. Choose the mile(s) you'd like to sponsor below. *link to this spreadsheet

2022 White Lake Fall International Aquabike Race Report

Pre-Race This was my third time racing at White Lake, but my first time in the fall and my first time doing it as an Aquabike. Since it is only 1.5 hours from the house, I just drive over the morning of the event and have plenty of time to get set up and get my goals posted. Here is what I posted this time: I posted 3 goals, two that were time goals, because that is what I always do... but I wasn't totally transparent in the post. I was doing this Aquabike race with ONE MISSION and that mission was to WIN! Earlier this year, I did my first Aquabike at the Crystal Coast Half Booty because a half marathon run was not smart that close to IM70.3 Virginia Blue Ridge, but I really wanted to do the race. While the finish line experience for Aquabike is still not the same as triathlon, it planted a bug in my brain since I am strongest at swimming and biking and I won that race. After chatting with friends that have been to WTC World's and stalking the USAT rankings , I knew

Friday Fundraising Update: Weeks 22-27

Week 22-27 Update: IM70.3 Virginia's Blue Ridge Sponsor-A-Mile : $25 Top In Topsail: Memorial Day Raffle : $1421 T-Shirt Sales: $12 Semper Sparkle Shop Shopping Fundraiser: $84 Online Donations : $307 Overall Total: $15,735 Fundraising Events (mark your calendars): Sponsor-A-Mile for IM70.3 Virginia's Blue Ridge ENDS JUNE 1ST! Top in Topsail: Memorial Day Raffle - ENDS MAY 29TH June Shopping Fundraiser - Best Friends Boutique with Lisa Niederberger. Join the fb group to stay in the loop. 25% of each purchase is donated. T-Shirt Sales - Ongoing - https://www.bonfire.com/store/this-girls-got-goals/ How you can help: Participate in the events above and invite your friends to participate, too! Donate Funds: https://ironmanfoundation.donordrive.com/participant/Erin-Byrge I’m asking for $1 per mile for those who are able, that’s $70.3. However, there is no amount too big or small. All amounts are sacrificing something else in your life and for that, I am so grateful! Plea

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