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7/29/05 New baby blesses Trinity Triathletes leaders, Robin & Troy.....
7/22/05 Heather Gollnick speaks at Lake Placid Prayer Service....
Trinity Triathletes is a growing group of triathletes with a common faith that God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit have a critical role in their training and racing.
Tri-California sells a complete line of Trinity Triathlete merchandise.
Professionals That Race for God!
You've seen them on the covers, and racing head-to-head in the races, and then...
The triquetra is an ancient symbol for the Trinity.....
Anyone who feels led simply adds their email and information to the Trinity Triathletes site....
IRON PRAYER is a prayer service usually held at an Ironman distance triathlon.....
What are good ingredients for a successful Trinity Triathletes Prayer Meeting....
Here are your top 5 verses based on entries in the database...
Ways to Glorify God at the Races
Before the Race: when someone says, "I'm really nervous, I don't think I'm going to do well today", we can say.....
1/6/04
At the Napa Marathon, I was running back & forth with a guy....
Whether it's questions, comments, volunteering, or just to say Hi!, send us an email!....
Interactive Trinity Triathletes Database Coming Soon....
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Trinity Triathlete Prayer Services
8/16/05
Below is the schedule for known prayer services at popular races. For prayer services at Ironmans, see IronPrayer. These prayer services can be put on by anyone who is interested so let us know if you have a desire! We can help out with some of the details and possible gifts.
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Time / Place |
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Sept 9th, 2005 |
Triathlon at Pacific Grove Prayer Service (pending) |
tbd |
Terry Davis |
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May 1st, 2005 |
Wildflower Prayer Service |
7am at the main stage |
Terry Davis, Pastor Jeff Mitchum |
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May 2nd, 2004 |
Wildflower Prayer Service |
7am at the main stage |
Terry Davis, Pastor Jeff Mitchum |
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May 23rd, 2003 |
Keauhou-Kona 1/2 Iron |
3:30pm at expo area |
Chad Hawker, Pastor Mark Braaten |
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May 4th, 2003 |
Wildflower Prayer Service |
7am at the main stage |
Terry Davis, Pastor Jeff Mitchum |
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Sept 13th, 2002 |
Triathlon at Pacific Grove |
Berwick Park |
Pastor Nate Holldridge, Calvary Chapel Monterey Bay |
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May 5th, 2002 |
Wildflower Prayer Service |
7am at the main stage |
Terry Davis, Pastor Jeff Mitchum |
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May 6th, 2001 |
Wildflower Prayer Service |
7am at the main stage |
Terry Davis, Pastor Jeff Mitchum |
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7/29/05
Trinity Triathletes leaders, Robin & Troy Soares welcomed their first child after a long day which was described as a "multiple ironman effort". They praise God for this miracle and the wonderful health of baby and mommy. As Robin passed the 13hr mark in labor, with hours yet to go, she thought back to prior ironmans and realized, this time she was not finishing without the "glowsticks". See more at www.teamsoares.com. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. John 16:21
7/22/05
Lake Placid Prayer Service is a great success thanks always to the Lord's pressence and those that volunteer their efforts. Heather Gollnick, a 3 time Ironman Champion, spoke at the service despite having to prepare for the race just 12hrs later. Derek Spain, of North Country Ministries, led a huge team of volunteers to help serve the athletes in Christ's name throughout the Ironman event. From expo tables to aid stations and pancakes to Bibles, they definitely succeeded in focussing many people's attention on God. See more at http://www.ncministries.net/ironman_triathlon_events.htm
1/20/05
Trinity Triathletes is a growing group of triathletes with a common faith that God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit have a critical role in their training and racing.
Professionals that Race for God
You've seen them on the covers, and racing head-to-head in the races, and then perhaps they stop at the end to say a quick prayer. Immediately you think, "I thought something was different about them!", and you are filled with joy to know you have another great role model you can look to in this often hectic and individualistic world of triathlon. They're Christian athletes just like you, but they've taken it to the highest level and haven't been afraid to let the world know how they got there. Here are some of their websites to check out for yourself.
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Chad Hawker www.hawkforlife.com, www.thegoal.com/events/hawker/hawker.html
Winnings: '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 Keauhou-Kona 1/2 Ironman -
Heather Gollnick www.xtri.com/athletes/heathergollnick, http://www.ironprayer.com/hgollnick.html
Winnings: '03 IM Coeur d'Alene, '03 Wildflower, '03 IM Wisconsin, '02 IM Wisconsin -
Dan Brown www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/oldBios/2000/browne.html
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Barb Lindquist www.barblindquist.com
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Belinda Halloran www.belindahalloran.com
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Andy Martin
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Sheila Tormain
1997
The triquetra (from a Latin word meaning "three cornered"), is an ancient symbol for the Trinity. It comprises three interwoven arcs, distinct yet equal and inseparable, symbolizing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit who are three distinct yet equal Persons and indivisibly One God. Just as triathlon is also three distinct yet equal events and indivisibly one race.
4/15/05
Anyone who feels led simply adds their email and information to the Trinity Triathletes site so that correspondence, praying, homestays, or groups might be initiated that would help one and all. Then you are welcome to use the website as often as you want... to contact others, find out about upcoming events, or post updates from your racing endeavors or triathlon ministry. Please send your prayer requests, as we all love to pray for one another. There are no fees. To help you stay informed, we will email updates for Trinity Triathletes and Iron Prayers just a few times a year. Of course you can request not to receive any of these annoucements. Privacy: we know how important it is to keep email lists secure against the solicitors searching the internet for them. We have researched ways to protect the website. We don't use any url or mailto: links to email addresses. All email addresses are either embedded as graphics or protected by password in the database. If you have any further suggestions to improve privacy, please let us know.
A Trinity Triathletes Prayer Meeting should last from 60 to 90 min and should include some of the following ingredients:
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The Holy Spirit (Amen!)
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Host or Point Person (a volunteer to make the calls and make it happen)
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Pastor (usually from a local church)
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Musician / Worship Team (also from a local church)
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Personal Testimonies & Stories (from the host, other triathletes, special guest, or professional triathlete!)
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Public Relations: Flyers uploaded to website, included in race packets (if allowed), and posted around town and expo 3 days in advance. Ask to announce the service at the expo or athlete meeting.
Banner*: Hang near the registration area if allowed. Move to prayer service site the day of -
Sponsored gifts, such as Trinity Triathlete T-shirts, hats, & socks
*currently a banner exists for IRON PRAYER only
Some tips for creating a Prayer Service:
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To find a pastor, try looking at the race participants list if occupation is included
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During the service ask for prayer requests, stories, or testimonies
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Have time to pray as a group, or as small groups broken into 4's or 5's
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Close with some encouragement such as one of Bob Brubaker's weekly Power Breaks
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Lot's of glorious worship music!!
Possible Schedule for Prayer Service
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1 day prior to the event (or 2 days if IRON PRAYER)
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10min
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15min
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20min
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10min
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1 day after: Take down the flyers
Here are your top 5 verses based on entries in the Trinity Triathletes database. You can add your verse by editing your . For example, when lifting Tri-California up to the Lord for blessing, Terry and Betsy Davis were drawn to Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken
Ways to Glorify God at the Races
11/15/04
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Before the Race: when someone says, "I'm really nervous, I don't think I'm going to do well today", we can say, "I just remember that God is most important to me so that the race results aren't. This way I won't get bummed out"
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During the Race: we can wear a reference to The Word, like a patch that says "Powered by Jesus", or "Jesus Lives", or "Through Christ all things are possible Phil 4:13"
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At the Finish: we can look up to the heaven's in thanksgiving as we cross the line, and then bow our head to pray a quick thanks to Him that helped us.
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After the Race: when someone asks us, "Wow, how did you do so well? I didn't know you had that in you", we can say, "God gave me the strength, I owe it all to Him"
Try it at your next race. And remember, His Word never returns void. Tell us how it goes!
1/6/04
At the Napa Marathon, I was running back & forth with a guy. Then afterwards, we were talking & then it hit us that we met in '99 in New Zealand at the first IronPrayer I organized. It was no more than an announcement inviting any athletes to a prayer meeting at some benches. There was about 6 of us. This guy, Ron Rogowski, was living in Japan at the time. Now he lives in Palo Alto, CA. I told him about Trinity Triathletes again and gave him my email. It's exciting to see the interest out there and know people are making friends at Iron Prayers.
Troy Soares
Trinity Triathletes Home Stay Program
It is the desire of Trinity Triathletes to set up a home stay program where Christian Triathletes in the vicinity of races can assist Christians from outside the area with a home stay program, lodging, church services, and prayer meetings.
To offer or request a home stay, use the TT Database.
Whether it's questions, comments, volunteering, or just to say Hi!, send us an email!....
