What was this huge announcement you hyped through all social media platforms that I still don’t know because I slept in anyway, you might ask? Well, to be brief, Molly is going on sabbatical (more on that to come in Friday’s blogpost HYPE) so today we welcomed a new leader to the ranks. That’s right, the LieutenantGeneral just became the Three Musketeers.. no that doesn’t sound cool. The three best-friends-that-anyone-could-have? Eh…we’ll work on the right name, but until then, I give you one more qualified to lead and inspire the tribe through the trials and tribulations of loving our community and taking over the world: Matthew Sellen (S-uH-ll- EEn- I know, it makes no sense.) Matthew, we are so glad you’re here!
Matthew’s words:
For a week leading up to today’s workout, I couldn’t help but think back to when I was newbie. I waited in eager anticipation. I wondered how people would react. I spent an hour picking out the right outfit. I peed more times than usual… SO MUCH URINE! Though I didn’t throw up a pineapple like they did in Milwaukee this morning. I was so nervous, just like before my first workout with the Tribe when all I wanted was to find a group where I belonged.
As we all raced each other and ourselves through our extra lucky 5 leafed clover course, all of the anxiousness was washed away. I remembered why I’m here, why we’re all here, and why we keep coming back. It’s the hugs. It’s the smiles and high fives. It’s the extra motivation to push yourself next to friends. It’s acceptance. It’s the occasional “accidental” butt touch. It’s community and love. My hand is red and raw from all of the love high fives today… seriously my palm is bruised! A-fuckin-mazing!
I guess that I can say something about the workout too… yea? Clovers are my favorite, there’s something magical in the simplicity. Today was a perfect example of why. I saw everyone pushing themselves so hard. Harder than most workouts where they are already pushing to the limit. Chasing that month old version of themselves. Through all of the sweat and sore quads was an array of giant smiles! We race each other. We push each other. We lift each other up. THE TRIBE IS STRONG!
P.S. Molly forgot to mention the addition of our new Research and Development department. As of now R&D is playing away in the laboratory to bring you new and exciting things to make you sweatier, stronger, and booty poppier!
P.P.S. Ryan Patton gave me a new nickname today that I hate and love… so I’m leaning in hard!
To infinity and beyond
~ Selly
Staff News & Notes:
- FURDAY 530/615A: Skyline Park (16th/Arapahoe), #CatshirtFriday
- North Face ECS – Park City: The Relay will sell out soon! Sign up your team, or get left behind 🙁 Use Discount Code: NP25UT for 25% off.
- HAPPY HOUR ON SATURDAY 5/2. Details Forthcoming.
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