#whyirace

This is what Happiness looks like. I set my new Super PR at the San Jose Super last weekend, by a full 96 minutes, and I spent most of the race having the time of my life. I know it sounds dumb, but as I progress in my athletic "career", I begin to wonder if joy is part of the recipe for success. It's when I let go of my doubt and anxieties and self consciousness, and just let myself fly, that I really knock it out of the park. So let's try that - smile more, and let me know how that changes your game. ❤️😊😄 . . . 📸: @spartan #whyirace #iwillnotbestopped #spartanrace #comingbackstronger #spartan #spartantraining #ocr #runnersofinstagram #fitfam #fitness #fitspo #racephotos (at Diablo Grande, California)

Sometimes your race isn’t about how fast you crossed that fire jump. . . Sometimes your race isn’t about how many obstacles you completed or failed. . . Sometimes you race just because you’re thankful for the ability to race, and you don’t want to squander it. . . That is a gift that not everyone receives. That is a gift that shouldn’t be taken for granted because that gift can be taken away. . . #WhyIRace (at Infinity Downs Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYDVOYnWuq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hoei5pe56azl

#WhyIRace . . The medals are nice, but the community that comes with it is even better!! Even during the toughest races, through success and failures, there’s still a huge group of people to support you and cheer you on!! (at Vernon, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpc-rw1F0n2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19pf1mu45mous

“The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other,... but to be with each other.” - Christopher McDougall Over 20+ years, running has allowed me to become a better person, form unbreakable relationships, overcome setbacks, push thru pre-conceived limits and comfort zones, have FUN, not take myself too seriously, and continually seek self improvement. And you can’t do any of that alone. It takes a great team! To every person I run with and meet on the trail, I try to give words of encouragement...it may only last for a passing moment, or more...but at that time we are all striving to be our best selves. Cheers to all my teammates and runners continually striving and grinding to seek excellence and comradery. So that we may all become better versions of ourselves for our own goals, our families, and our teammates. 👊🏻🏃‍♀️🏃🏻 #ragnar #happyhourrunclub #spartan40 #whyirace #ragnartrail #ragnarnyrr #raceepic (at Wawayanda State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BostkM0l-fz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dpd3n1xzlsb2

June 02-03, 2018 #spartanok #spartantristateny #spartanok #spartansprint #Spartanraceny #ny #tuxedony #spartanraceagegroup #spartanny2018 #SpartanTrifecta2018 #spartanup #aroo #underarmour #spartanwomen #spartanBeast2018 #spartantrifecta #spartansprint2018 #spartansuper2018 #trifectatribe #whyirace #spartansgx #spartanbeastmode #fitaid #injinji #spartanbeastfinisher2018 #spartanwomen #spartanbeastfinisher @spartanrace @spartan @spartanracebrasil @spartanracechile #ocr @spartanrace@spartanwomen #fIT #fitnessmotivation 💪😎🇧🇷 #spartanraceaddict #worldspartan

June 02-03, 2018 #spartanok #spartantristateny #spartanok #spartansprint #Spartanraceny #ny #tuxedony #spartanraceagegroup #spartanny2018 #SpartanTrifecta2018 #spartanup #aroo #underarmour #spartanwomen #spartanBeast2018 #spartantrifecta #spartansprint2018 #spartansuper2018 #trifectatribe #whyirace #spartansgx #spartanbeastmode #fitaid #injinji #spartanbeastfinisher2018 #spartanwomen #spartanbeastfinisher @spartanrace @spartan @spartanracebrasil @spartanracechile #ocr @spartanrace@spartanwomen #fIT #fitnessmotivation 💪😎🇧🇷 #spartanraceaddict #worldspartan (at Tuxedo, New York)

June 02-03, 2018 #spartanok #spartantristateny #spartanok #spartansprint #Spartanraceny #ny #tuxedony #spartanraceagegroup #spartanny2018 #SpartanTrifecta2018 #spartanup #aroo #underarmour #spartanwomen #spartanBeast2018 #spartantrifecta #spartansprint2018 #spartansuper2018 #trifectatribe #whyirace #spartansgx #spartanbeastmode #fitaid #injinji #spartanbeastfinisher2018 #spartanwomen #spartanbeastfinisher @spartanrace @spartan @spartanracebrasil @spartanracechile #ocr @spartanrace@spartanwomen #fIT #fitnessmotivation 💪😎🇧🇷 #spartanraceaddict #worldspartan (at Tuxedo, New York)

Every racer has a reason why they race. 1 of mine is this young man, my IRun4 buddy. He has Angelmans syndrome. He is unable to do some things that most of us take for granted. So when I race, I also “Run for” him. He motivates and inspires me. Knowing that he is out there cheering me on pushes me to do the best I can. When I feel disappointed that I didn’t finish as well as I wanted to, thinking about him helps keep me grounded and thinking positive. I send him some of my medals and finisher shirts because wether he realizes it or not, I feel he has helped me earn them and he deserves them! Knowing that I can help provide him a small piece of happiness makes it all worth it. . . What is your motivation? Why do you race? . . #SpartanRace #Spartan #SPARTANBA18 #AMBSDR #OCR #DaMENACE #WhyIRace