I am a husband, father of three boys, Honors Chemistry teacher, robotics coach, and camping ministry leader. My triathlon journey started as a challenge from my students to learn how to swim. I have been a long time runner and was turned on to road biking about a year ago. Something that I have said to my students when they have told me something is "hard" is that, "Well, it sure is good we can do hard things - let's not give up!" This was part of what initiated the challenge for me, and I accepted, as long as it was for a cause that we could support together. This year, I am participating in the Ironman 70.3 Steelhead event on June 30th to raise money for "The Rayder Den" - an in-school grocery store at the school I teach in that serves students and their families in financial need. Students shop every Friday before they go home for the weekend. Items such as food and bathroom necessities are all free and provided with help from churches and donors in the community. The Rayder Den serves around 40 families a week!

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