Group Run Event:
-Please join our team and/or support our efforts to raise funds for the Diabetes Association of Atlanta through the Downtown Dash for Diabetes 5K Run/Walk. Our team has created a personal web page highlighting all of our family and friends contributions. The Downtown Dash for Diabetes will be held on March 20, 2010 in Hurt Park at 9:00 a.m. Many individuals from all walks of life participate in the Dash to support one common goal-- to improve the lives of those living with Diabetes. Thanks in advance for your support and we hope to see you at the race! The entry fee is $15 per person and a shirt is given out to all participants.

Just to let you all know that there were several of the wives that walked last year with and without children and/or strollers. It’s fun and they have all kinds of vendors before the race.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Diabetes Association - Atlanta.

Event Support:
-Here is a local 5K that will great to run as well. Rock Springs Church in Milner is holding its 1st Annual Shine On 5K Rock N' Roll 5K on April 3. An Easter Egg Hunt and Chicken Que follows the race. Click here for more information.

Prayer Request, Race update, Upcoming Weekend, (March 6-7)

Prayer request/Praise
-Teammate Scott H. wife and children were involved in a car crash on Friday, Feb. 26th. Car is a total loss but everyone is doing well. Please pray for good health and insurance to be resolved in timely manner.

-Teammate Doug D. has asked for prayer for a long time church/family friend. Martin J. passed away unexpectedly this week from complications with pneumonia. Martin leaves a wife (Dawn) and young child behind.

-Teammate Gary B. is traveling to Japan this week with a masters program study abroad. He ask for prayer in travel and cultural differences.

-Teammate Kyle B. asks for prayer for a church family of his that is struggling financial and also with a child that has found himself in some legal trouble.

Please visit our prayer page for past requests and updated.

Race Update:
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Please visit our news page to read race reports and recent news.

Bible Study Update:
-Saturday’s, 10 am – 11am. Please plan to arrive by 9:50am so we can get started promptly.
-Group ride (a couple of options) will follow the study for those interested.
-This is an OPEN event so please feel free to join whether or not you are an FCA Endurance team member. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Location:
Trek Store McDonough
120 Westridge Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253

Community Outreach Opportunity- March 11:
Doug (who is handling our community ministry opportunities) asked me to shoot this to everyone so you can check your calendars.

Doug has been in contact with the directors at the Laurel Park Assisted Living Home (behind henry medical) and we will be hosting a BINGO night for the residents on Thursday, March 11th. This is FAMILIES welcome and involvement. Time frame should be 6-8pm.

There will be additional info at our next meeting on March 6th but Doug wanted everyone to get a jump start on planning for the event.

Contact Doug for additional info.

also

A story about us:
-Here is a copy of what is coming out in the March edition of STV (Share the Victory) magazine that is a national publication for the FCA ministry. Great article tying us and Tri the Parks together.

Brenda featured in Iroman Kona article

In just three years in our sport, Brenda Herrington (W40-44) is making some noise. Florida was only her second attempt at this distance and her time of 10:14:57 shows she has what it takes to mix it up with elite gals in Kona....

Click here to read the entire article.Bible Study Update:

Race update: Ironman Florida - Brenda wins age group and qualifies for Hawaii!

This past Saturday, Nov. 7th Brenda took on the challenge known as Ironman Florida (official results). The day started with a beautiful sunrise and the rest of the day remained the same. Great temperatures with just a little wind made for a fast day. Brenda exited the water with a swim time of 1:11 and then took off on the bike. She ran down just about all of the female amateurs in the field and finished the 112 miles with a bike time of 4:57 and was the second amateur female overall coming off the bike. Brenda then changed into her running shoes and again didn’t disappoint. She ran the marathon (26.2 miles) in a time of 3:57. At the end of the day she completed the 140.6 miles in 10 hours 14 minutes and WON her age group. With her big win and finish she also qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii schedule to take place in October 2010. The team is so very proud of Brenda and all the hard work she put into the 2009 training season. We know that God will continue to use Brenda to help give the team an additional platform. Way to Rock Brenda!
Read Brenda's Race Report

Race update
Last weekend teammates Doug D. and James H. made the trip to Clermont, Fl. for the “Great Floridian” Ironman triathlon. Teammates Mike R. and Brenda H. along with Doug and James’ family also made the trip to support.

Read Doug's race report. That is him finishing in the picture.
Read James' race report

Please visit our news page to view past race updates.

Doug and I got to talking last night during our run about how important this team is to us and everyone else. During the discussion I made a comment that I hold "teammates" to a higher level than "friends". Doug began to tell me about an article he had read in the past that reminded him of the comments that was made. He forwarded to me this afternoon and I hope you enjoy. I believe this says it all.

Mike

Hold the Rope!

Every year a professional sports team wins their respectable world championship. Every year a college team wins the NCAA Title. All of these teams have one thing in common, and contrary to popular belief, gifted & talented athletes are not the answer. No matter how tough it became throughout their season, they did one thing...they held the rope. What is holding the rope?

Imagine you are hanging off the side of a cliff with a drop of 20,000 Feet. The only thing between you and the fall to death is a rope, with the person of your choice at the other end. Who do you know that has the guts to pull you to safety? Who will hold the rope? If you can name two people, that's not good enough because those two people might not be around. The next time your team is together, look around and ask yourself, who could I trust to hold the rope? Then look at yourself and ask the same question--who would I hold the rope for? When you can look at every member on your team and say to yourself that they all would hold the rope, including yourself, you are destined to win a lot of ball games.

No matter what sport you play, in order to win, you have a commitment to your team. If you are supposed to run sprints at the end of practice do it well. If you have to practice, do it. Don't just go through the motions because you are wasting everyone's time. Once you start letting up at practice or start missing workouts, you've killed the team because you didn't hold the rope. When you need to take your own time to eat right, sleep enough, or rehab, do it so you can hold the rope when your team needs you. Remember this is a team sport, everyone must be holding the fibers.

Don't let your team down. Don't let yourself down. HOLD THE ROPE!

South Metro FCA Endurance in Full Swing!

Saturday, April 25th marked a monumental day for the FCA Endurance South Metro Atlanta team. Mike Roby was able to lead in an opening prayer for over 500 triathletes during the John Tanner Sprint Triathlon. It was an amazing thing to be able to take on the opportunity to pray for the safety of the many athletes and their families. The triathlon was the first of the season for both Mike Roby and Doug Delzell who both were able to set personal records in the event. Mike Roby finished at an amazing one hour and seven minutes, Doug Delzell took one hour and twenty three minutes. Both athletes agreed that they found the course to be very challenging, and yet both felt great after the race. FCA Endurance South Metro was also able to set up a tent at the first water station on the run where Lora Roby and Donna Delzell provided cups of much needed water for the athletes as they entered the run portion of the race. After the race ended we were able to make lots of contacts and meet with a lot of people who took the time to stop by to tell us what an answer to prayer we were. One gentleman took a picture of the team banner and shared that he was going home to share with his wife how God has answered their prayers by sending FCA Endurance to the event. We are thankful for the open doors God has provided in just the short time of our team's existence. We look forward to the next triathlon where God may get the glory of our efforts and be able to spread the good news to other athletes and spectators alike.