This race my first half ironman! I will say that the training helped me feel prepared and ready to conquer the course. The swim and bike course were a little rough (choppy waters for the swim and head winds the whole bike) but the run was not so bad. The volunteers and crowds were encouraging and very helpful the whole time. Many on the race were encouraged to know I was Tri-ing for HIM!!! I do recommend this race to anyone who wants a challenge!

I have not done my training blogging like I should have so I made up for it with my race blog. Careful its not short! http://crowellironman.blogspot.com/2011/04/ironman-texas-703.html

Had a great time racing with Tri4Him at the Galveston Half. This was my first race representing Tri4Him and I have to say I was literally blown away by the experience. I think the furthest I travelled was about 50 feet before someone in the crowd or a fellow racer would say "Go Tri4Him!" It was awesome.
I have been running and racing for over 20 years and this has to be one of the most satisfying races I have done. It is a such a great feeling being out there doing something you love with great people and and and even greater mission.
"Go Tri4Him!"