The tribe was on fire today, and not just because it was a million degrees outside. The workout after a big race is always fun because spirits are especially high. Everyone is inspired by the amazing things our tribemates just accomplished – among them Lauren Duffy fighting through a nasty cold to a BQ; Tara, Kylie, Maggie, and Kayla all throwing down extremely impressive halves like it was their collective job; Aari absolutely destroying her first half marathon; Maximilian beating his marathon goal time by over 40 minutes; and my dear sweet Luje who crushed her marathon post-surgery because she is the definition of unstoppable. Not to mention Melanie, Jeff, and Rachel who conquered the 5k!!! When you witness these people kick ass and then get to run next to them on the PR Day course, you can’t help but push up that last hill a little harder and fly down that trail a little faster. We are all capable of incredible things, and we proved it when we got out of bed at an ungodly hour, threw on running clothes, and threw our hearts into this tribe.
This weekend we get another opportunity to be inspired by those around us. Missy, Melanie, and Elias are running their first half marathons and we get to experience it with them!!! Everyone that’s run a race before knows the magic of setting a goal for yourself – which could range from running a specific time to crossing the finishing line to having a blast – and pushing your body to achieve it. It’s magical. You might cry. I cry at almost every race I run/cheer gang. We are all so lucky; we can run and we have friends!!!! #allyourfriendsarehere #notacult #notnotacult
I know Michelle is nervous because this is her first race post-injury, and I also know that she is strong, prepared, and a wonderful, compassionate person. When she crosses that finish line I am going to bawl my fucking eyes out.
PS. Dustin crushed PR Day again this week and he’s getting faster every month and I LIVE FOR THIS SHIT!!!!!!!
PPS. Here is a photo of Brogan’s brother Dan (co-leader of Milwaukee) and our very own Alison canoodling back when they were little doo doos.
NEWS
Friday 10/27 – LAST BEACHTOBER
- #BYOP (bring your own pumpkin)
- make it at least as big as your head!!!
- Wear costumes!!!
- X marks the spot
Record your PR time!
- Use this PR doc to keep track of your times from month to month
End-of-the-Month MIXER
- Den of Sunset
- TONIGHT @ 7 PM for Happy Hour!
- Let’s celebrate our PRs!!!!
ECSCA
- November 18 in San Fran
- #NFECSCA aka North Face Endurance Challenge Series California. This is always an awesome time. This is part of the race series that Summit is always a part of. Consider this to be like a mini-NP Summit. Marathon relay is the most popular choice and you can race it with 3 other friends. Check it out, get a crew together, and sign up!
- Logistics can be found in this spreadsheet
