Saturday, January 20, 2018

Memories and Save the Bees

As we change our calendars to 2018 and fill our lives with resolutions and fresh starts, it is beneficial to take a moment to reflect on what made 2017 one for the books. Join us in a trip down memory lane, you might want to bring some tissues.


Winter Training Camp

The team post run, looking thirsty as ever.

Within the first few days of January the whole team drove down to Tuscon Arizona for the University of Arizona's Training Camp. Throughout this 1,928 mile trek, we cleaned the local supermarket fresh out of sweet potatoes, learned just how many people can fit in a hot tub, and only got pulled over once.

One of our first workouts entailed ascending the infamous Mount Lemmon. The 7,300 foot climb left us all pretty wrecked, but some of us more than others. In what was supposed to be a victorious summit picture, Katrina Lems' body failed her. The bike-above-head pic (a right of passage for many avid cyclists) proved to be too much for Katrina's debilitated arms. In an unfortunate series of events, her bike came crashing down.  Pictured below, you can see the moment it all went south.

Katrina ruining the moment
The saving grace, however, was provided by Nimblewear, keeping the team looking snazzy in every moment, good and bad.

From the top of the LaCroix tower to the bottom of the pool, this year's University of Arizona Training camp was full of highs and lows, and we relish in every altitude.
Kiley Dindinger, our trusty architect, constructing a beverage monument. 

Pumpkinman

In October of last year the team competed in the Pumpkinman Triathlon in Boulder City, Nevada. The race proved to be less spooky than the name let on. Despite the hilly course, most competitors found themselves making the same face as Makena Ingham when we told her we were having mac and cheese for dinner.


For example:
Ian King, downright overjoyed.
Neil Lovell, excited to saddle up his two-wheeled friend.
Grayson Barber, throwing up some sort of gang sign.

Nick Johnston, thinking about how cute bees are.


And then remembering that they're dying at an alarming rate.
Although some looks may be deceiving, Pumpkinman was absolutely a standout in the highlight reel of 2017 and we look forward to competing again this year.

Green Events

We love that Green Events allows us to help out with local races. Their eco-friendly approach to race coordination is unmatched and the lighthearted, easygoing atmosphere makes for a fun and memorable experience. Not to mention the guarantee of a dog-rich environment at every event. This month we helped out/raced the Front Range Freeze 5k and the canine turnout did not disappoint. Here are some photos to commemorate that wonderful day:

















In Conclusion:

Daisy, Scratch Labs, MP Multisport, what more could you want?

But let us not forget the most important pup of all, our loyal mascot Miss Daisy. Through thick and thin she is there for us, supporting and inspiring. Witnessing her accompany Laila on runs with legs of her size proves that you really can accomplish anything you put your mind to. Let us approach this new year with the courage and tenacity exemplified so consistently by Daisy. In a world so big and full of opportunity, it is only appropriate to make the most of every moment.



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