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February 20, 2024

Sub 3:00 hour marathons, sub 5:00 minute miles, finishing a 140.6 as an official IRONMAN; these are the impossible dreams that people set out to achieve every day. Many will fail, many will give up without really getting started. What will you choose to do?

In a society where instant gratification, paying for what you want, and looking for the easy way to success is the freaking norm; these impossible dreams are ones that can’t be bought, and perhaps, that’s what makes them so special when you achieve them.

This video is for all the athletes, hopefuls, and dreamers that have tried a million times, and failed. Trust us, it’s worth it to get back up and just keep moving forward.

Amazon Finds:

  • Screen-Free Music: Stop running with your giant iPhone in your hand; this little guy holds 1000 songs from your Spotify playlists and is perfect for long runs.

  • Grain-Free Snackin’: Stop eating Eggo waffles for breakfast; fuel your body the right way with a grain-free protein bar.

  • Cold Plunge: This inflatable cold plunge pool is perfect for recovery post long-run, long-ride or on your off days. Really, it’s perfect for everything.

  • Running Dog Leash: Muli-task and take your 4-legged family member with you when you step out for a walk or run (based on personal experience, we don’t suggest taking your dog with you on your bike).

👇Listen to a Cadence-recommended Pod: Shrooms aren’t just for college parties and your 20s. Microdosing has been intensely studied, and now, is a safe and proven alternative to improving not just athletic performance, but your entire outlook on life. Listen to the pod below, and decide what you think!

Funny Tweet/Insta/Reddit Post of the Week:

A running date? We could NEVER.

Race Results of the Week

Tidbits

Strava Segments: Strava continues to be the social media platform of choice for runners, cyclists, and my Mother-In-Law. Not only can you now slide into the DMS of your favorite runner, but you can also have bragging rights for the strangest segments. We love to travel, and have mixed feelings about DIA (Denver International Airport), but who can resist a .10 mile (YES 1/10th of a mile) segment named “Gate Change Gnar.” Are you the next Local Legend?

✅Tri Hards? The New York City Triathlon has been a mainstay in the short-course triathlon community for decades. Infamously, something always seems to steer the NYC Tri off-track. COVID, cancelled swims, massive flooding, and extreme heat have all left their mark on the Big Apple tri scene. Now, in 2024, it’s a race you WON’T see on the calendar for this season.

⛰️ It’s The Climb: Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana (we’ll never get over this “duo”) never ceases to surprise us. Her Grammys speech, wild music vids and divorce from America’s Sweetheart, Liam Hemsworth, were all blindsides. But did you know that MC is also a HUGE hiker and an avid lover of all things outdoors? She might not be one of us - but she IS an endurance girlie.

🥒Pickle Juice: YES; you’ve seen the pickle juice shots at Ultra aid stations, finish lines, and being hawked on the side of marathon courses. But unless you love the taste of pickles, why should you drink it during an endurance event or training session?

✅Mourning a Marathoner: Kelvin Kiptum, along with his coach, passed away tragically in a car accident on February 11. Coming from humble beginnings, and quickly racking up a long list of endurance accolades, his life ended before he hit his stride. Our thoughts are with those individuals that had the opportunity to know and to meet Kelvin.

🏃Bucket List Recs

Big training week behind ya and want to add something to your bucket list? Need something to kick your butt into high gear? Check out our endurance bucket list recs below and sign up for something you’ll probably regret when you’re doing a 20 mile training run in August in the Midwest.

  • Kid-Focused Outdoor Family Trips: Kids are WAY more resilient than you think, and most definitely more adventurous than you are. Don’t stop travelling with them; take them with you on these kid-friendly outdoor adventures. We promise you’ll be the cool parents for a while.

  • Garlic Festival Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: Garlic is a food group. Don’t come for us on that; it’s just a fact. This race takes place during the Oregon Garlic Festival, where garlic is EVERYWHERE and in EVERYTHING. We won’t suggest doing this race if you’re pregnant - unless you’ve been craving garlic salt.

  • Baltimore Running Festival: Raise your hand if you’ve tossed a race medal recently? Join the club. The BRF has undoubtedly the coolest medals, year after year. Crabs on a medal? Say less.

On his (future) home track; the University of Notre Dame, no less!!!

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