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#FBF to Feb 2019. This was me after my first official trail race—the Bull City Running Co. Uwharrie 20. I have blood down my leg from falling on rocks multiple times. My legs hurt so bad from all the mountainous climbs I never endured before that. And I immediately sat on the ground after that photo and struggled to not fall apart. 2 things were for certain: trail running long distances in the mountains is really hard, and I was hooked. Since then, I’ve gone on to test myself in very difficult challenges including 100 milers in the mountains, backyard ultras, and 50s with extreme vert. I’ve done well in some and have finished things I never though possible of myself. I’ve also had my ass kicked by many of these challenges and have fallen short of finishing them as well. And I’m still hooked. A week from today I will be heading back to Uwharrie to try and conquer the Uwharrie 100 miler. If I’m being honest, this race terrifies me more than any challenge I’ve signed up for. The course is on tough and technical trails, the trails are like a nonstop rollercoaster of ups & downs, and there are no epic views from atop any balds or ridges. And the stories I’ve heard from previous finishers don’t exactly help settle the fear. It’s one of those races you do because you know it’s going to force you to dig really deep. And you do it because you’ve learned that when you dig deep you strike gold. That’s where the magic happens. It’s crazy to think about how far I’ve come and how much of my potential I’ve discovered. It’s cool how a simple picture from the past can put years of hard work, discipline, and consistency into perspective so quickly.

Let's take a moment to celebrate those who got us into the sport. Think back to when you first went to an event or race. The next step of your canicross addiction. Which race or event did you go to? What year was it? Which dogs ran with you? The rules are: 1: Post a picture of your first canicross event or race- no matter how embarrassing it was🙈😳 2: Tag the race or event you went to - let's share the love for the events and races that we are allowed to participate in🏃🏃🏃🏃 3: Tag the person that helped you attend your first race 🙋 4: Remember the dogs that started the journey with you and write their names🐶 5: What year was your first race ?📆 #activedogsarehappydogs#teamsports#lovemydog

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Dear Lions Placement season is on. Pressure Pressure Pressure. Many have gone forward. Some Lions are not sure what to do. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲? Hare - running forward now. Tortoise - running slowly - not sure how to win or the Lion - you know you are a Lion but not sure how to use your power. 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. The Hare and Tortoise get on a race. The Hare is running away. The Tortoise watches calmly and starts swimming to the finish line. Waits for the Hare and they cross together as friends. What does the Lion do? Drinks coffee and then calmly completes its own race winning it. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻. 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀.  You can be a Hare, Tortoise, or a Lion. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. What do you need to do? Plan. Run the race and win. (Meaning - plan, work hard and succeed.) You can do it dear Lions. As always - 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 - 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. #placementpreparation

☀️With summer approaching rapidly, races are taking place all over the (mostly) northern hemisphere. 🏃You have been training for weeks or months for a particular race which always seem like some event in the distant future and now it’s finally here - race week. Now it’s time to reap the rewards of all the hard work you put in during the colder part of the year. Follow us this week to learn some of the key points in making your race perfect. https://lnkd.in/d88f5hVB #training #racing #sportsCoaching #sportsClubManagement

🚣♀️💭 This week I reflect on my one-year anniversary of rowing on the water: How it has been a journey of growth and self-discovery. Join me as I delve into the valuable lessons I've learned. 🎧✨ Listen in: http://smpl.is/9blip #RowingAnniversary #LessonsLearned #PodcastEpisode #ProfessionalDevelopment

Success? Or Survival? I've been thinking about this for the last couple of weeks. When is second best good enough? And when should we lower our sights in order to live to fight another day when we are no longer able to achieve our original goal. Often it's not the rational mind that's the barrier for doing this - we usually know deep down what the optimal decision is - but it's the emotional toll of giving up a cherished goal and accepting "second best" that makes us struggle to let go of unrealistic dreams and struggle to motivate ourselves to go after what now seem like less worthy objectives. But sometimes survival can be a triumph, particularly when it's against the odds. Shackleton's escape from the Antarctic in 1915. The Uruguayan rugby teams survival in the Andes in 1972. The Thai boys' soccer team ordeal in a cave in 2018. Even in our own lives, getting through a difficult project, or through a tough time at work, even if the outcome is not a resounding success, is still a triumph of sorts. Live to fight another day. Fight stronger. Fight smarter. And now that's very much how I see my experience on this year's Dragon's Back Race - not a great result and way below my ingoing expectations. But I survived to the finish line, something that felt a long way off when I was lying on my side trying to stave off heat exhaustion on Day 1. Hope you enjoy reading the race report! #ultramarathon #endurance #enduranceracing

“We are really competing against ourselves. We have no control over how other people perform.” - Pete Cashmore My son is a competitive distance runner. When he first started out I thought the goal every race was just to win. So the first time he celebrated coming across the finish line in sixth place, I didn’t understand. Then he ran up to me, beaming, and gave me a sweaty hug shouting “I ran a PR!”. He had just beat his personal best time by 10 seconds. Yes there were runners that finished faster than he did, but he had just made a huge personal improvement, and that was definitely worth celebrating. My son’s outlook on his races made me think of how I look at my own races in life. Was I taking the time to celebrate my own personal victories? How much focus was I putting on comparing my performance to that of others? Was I letting that comparison overshadow how I felt about my own progress? The funny thing is, I noticed that when my son focused more on personal improvement rather than what his competitors were doing, he ran a better race. The same goes for business. If we will focus our efforts and energy on the things we can control, we will find constant improvement within ourselves. Are you using your energy on personal improvement or outward comparison? Go Big! Compete with yourself! God Bless! #GoBig #GoBigorGoHome #GoalSetting #petecashmore #thethingswecancontrol #running #runwithpurpose #dontcompare #SelfAwareness #SelfReflection #selfimprovement #FearlessFriday

“We are really competing against ourselves. We have no control over how other people perform.” - Pete Cashmore My son is a competitive distance runner. When he first started out I thought the goal every race was just to win. So the first time he celebrated coming across the finish line in sixth place, I didn’t understand. Then he ran up to me, beaming, and gave me a sweaty hug shouting “I ran a PR!”. He had just beat his personal best time by 10 seconds. Yes there were runners that finished faster than he did, but he had just made a huge personal improvement, and that was definitely worth celebrating. My son’s outlook on his races made me think of how I look at my own races in life. Was I taking the time to celebrate my own personal victories? How much focus was I putting on comparing my performance to that of others? Was I letting that comparison overshadow how I felt about my own progress? The funny thing is, I noticed that when my son focused more on personal improvement rather than what his competitors were doing, he ran a better race. The same goes for business. If we will focus our efforts and energy on the things we can control, we will find constant improvement within ourselves. Are you using your energy on personal improvement or outward comparison? Go Big! Compete with yourself! God Bless! #GoBig #GoBigorGoHome #GoalSetting #petecashmore #thethingswecancontrol #running #runwithpurpose #dontcompare #SelfAwareness #SelfReflection #selfimprovement #FearlessFriday

📦 😁 Love an Unboxing 😁📦 This time it's brand new beautifully matching Jackstays from Jimmy Green Marine 🟥⬛ What are Jackstays? Jackstays on our Polly are 25mm wide webbing running along the deck from one U Bolt to another connected with shackles. It is these lengths of webbing that we can secure ourselves too using a three point climbing 🧗harness and clip. They are essential safety equipment on an ocean rowing boat because they help prevent crew members from falling overboard in rough conditions. Ocean rowing boats are often subjected to challenging weather conditions, large waves,🌊 and high winds. 💨 Jackstays provide a secure attachment point for crew members to clip into, ensuring they remain safely onboard even if they are rowing or putting out the parachute anchor on deck in hazardous conditions. The bottom 2 lengths of webbing 🟥⬛ on the deck are the weight bearing Jackstays and the higher ones are just to grab on to should you feel it necessary and your second three point harness clip is also attached to the higher level line. Ultimately, jackstays are a vital safety measure and World's Toughest Row rule that project us from going overboard and staying attached to the boat should we capsize. #oceanrowing #worldstoughestrow #atlantic2025 #rowing #jackstays #custommade #jimmygreen #safetyatsea #safetyfirst #climbing #3000miles Julia P.

PRYME PEOPLE: Introducing Kobe Miller - The Power of Dedication and Hydration! Meet Kobe Miller, the epitome of unwavering commitment and exceptional rowing prowess! From his humble beginnings at Marlborough Boys College to the global stage, Kobe's journey as a New Zealand rowing sensation is nothing short of inspiring. But there's more to his story than medals and oars! Kobe is not just a rowing champion – he's also a health, hydration and Sqwincher advocate! Kobe is here to let you know what his secret weapon for peak performance is - hint: Sqwincher Hydration. “I have been using Sqwincher since I started rowing in high school. My rowing performance really progressed rapidly during this time and got me to a point now where I have represented New Zealand on multiple occasions on the world stage. Hydration is the key to sporting success," Kobe emphasises. His journey from school to elite athlete has been fuelled by Sqwincher's innovative electrolyte solutions. Kobe's advice for aspiring athletes? Consistency and fun! "Enjoy the process, work hard, and surround yourself with a team that shares your goals." With Sqwincher's support, Kobe knows that every hurdle can be overcome, and every race can be won. Find out more about Kobe Miller on the Pryme website – https://lnkd.in/g4f4BhDW #KobeMiller #RowingChampion #HydrationMatters #SqwincherPower #StayHydrated #Inspiration #PeakPerformance #MarlboroughRowing #MarlboroughNZ