Mission from Steven Kopp (Co-Captain Alcatraz Team)

Hello Team!!
We are just a few days away! I know everyone is ready for the race, but are you ready to serve?

We have been given a great opportunity to spread our faith and compete in a sport we all love. Our goal for "Escape" is to spread the WORD to our fellow competitors and spectators while trying to advance FCA Endurance's presence at this event. We want to put our best foot forward showing the race sponsors that we are not a threat, but an ally. By wearing our colors in the booth and during the expo we hope to show that we are a group of competitors that race for a reason...for the glory of GOD.

We have all been through troubled times, but we can rely on our faith in GOD for guidance. It is our faith that we can share with others. In their time of need, I pray that the people we meet will reflect upon something we did or said and open their hearts to the LORD.

I pray that each and every one of you have the race of your life. I hope that you swim fast, fly on the bike, and run like the wind, because the LORD knows I'll be trying to catch you! I hope that each of you will take some time over the next few days and give thanks for the blessings bestowed upon you. Pray for all of the athletes who are competing. Pray that our actions strengthen their relationship with GOD or open their heart. If we do our job right, we may never see the fruits of our labor...but that is the miracle of faith.

GOD BLESS!!

SDK

Bob's Mission

My bike and wet suit are in California (San Pablo) about ninety miles from my teammate's home. If all goes well he should have them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Praise the Lord, I was starting to worry.

Escape From Alcatraz Adventure

In February, I was given the opportunity to participate in this year's Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon representing the FCA Endurance team. At first, I wanted to graciously decline the offer but after reflecting on events leading up to the offer, praying about my fear of the water in SF Bay, discussing it with my wife, and speaking with our National Director, Chris Anderson, I realized I was being led to do this and I humbly accepted.

Many workouts and a few practice races later, I am as ready to go as I'll ever be.

I shipped my bike and wetsuit to a teammate in Danville, CA on Wednesday 6/3 via UPS Ground and due to a miscommunication regarding the destination zip code they have been touring the country since then.

Our trip begins Wednesday (6/10). We'll arrive in California around 6PM PDT and hopefully my bike and wetsuit will arrive the same day.