Posts by Kaitlin Brunner
Peter Anderson | Meet The Team
Longtime IRONMAN Foundation Athlete, Peter Anderson, was selected to be an IRONMAN Foundation TEAM IMF Ambassador for the 2016 season, where his passion and expertise are vital to showcasing what The IRONMAN Foundation is all about. He began his journey with The IRONMAN Foundation in 2009, when he raced his first IRONMAN as a Foundation…
Read MoreGIVING BACK TO THE GREATER MUNCIE COMMUNITY
The IRONMAN Foundation® will facilitate and distribute over $27,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Muncie, Indiana community in conjunction with the 2016 IRONMAN® 70.3® Muncie triathlon taking place on Saturday, July 9, 2016. The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund provides community and volunteer grant opportunities to non-profit organizations where U.S.…
Read MoreWhy I #RaceForMore
In 2015 and 2016, TEAM IMF Athletes were challenged to reflect on why they #RaceForMore, and then take a selfie with their reason to inspire fellow IRONMAN athletes. Check out all of the amazing, and touching, responses we received below. 2016 Submissions: “I race because I have no choice. Even on my mind at work!”–…
Read MoreTodd Behringer | Meet The Team
Get to know one of your TEAM IMF teammates, and top fundraisers, Todd Behringer. Todd will be racing with The IRONMAN World Championships this coming October in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i. The Waco, Texas resident isn’t just racing to race though, he’s doing it to fuel life-changing grants within IRONMAN race communities and make a positive impact through his…
Read MoreBehind-The-Scenes: IRONMAN Texas
Rain. Wind. Hail. Twists & Turns. You name it, 2016 IRONMAN Texas had it! Once again, IRONMAN Foundation Athletes have shown that true perseverance comes from much more than the individual journey. It is the journey together, as a team, which will get us across that finish line. Take a peek inside IRONMAN Texas race…
Read MoreVolunteer Grant Highlight | Boys & Girls Club of Vista
SUPER SEAL TRIATHLON VOLUNTEER GRANT | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA The Boys & Girls Club of Vista, which is located in northern San Diego County, meets the needs of 2087 kids a year, many from families that are of lower/moderate income households that rely exclusively on the broad range of services the…
Read MoreWelcome To The Team: 2016 TEAM IMF Ambassadors
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Thirty-Seven athletes. Five races. One common goal: To be a catalyst for change in IRONMAN race communities. What does it take to be a TEAM IMF Ambassador? The determination of…
Read More8 Lessons Learned at the IRONMAN Bonk
It’s mile 20 of your IRONMAN marathon and you’ve bonked. Hard. Quitting is not an option. Where does your mind go to find the strength to push through? 8 Life Lessons Learned At The IRONMAN Bonk The IRONMAN Foundation’s TEAM IMF Athletes reveal what inspires them to be IRONMAN tough. Brett McMahon, IRONMAN Louisville Finisher…
Read More2016 TEAM IMF Ambassador Application – Now Open!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead 2016 TEAM IMF AMBASSADOR APPLICATION NOW OPEN! The IRONMAN Foundation has formed an exclusive TEAM IMF Ambassador Team to encourage your continued involvement with a minimized fundraising commitment and a…
Read More10 Life Lessons I Learned In 2015
By Whitney Tizzano, Manager of Fundraising Programs Everyone’s IRONMAN journey is different. The motivation, preparation, and race day is unique for each athlete, spectator, and volunteer. This is my IRONMAN journey and what managing our first TEAM IMF team, spending 44 days on the road, traveling 15,000 miles, and sending 10,470 emails taught me about IRONMAN,…
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