Uncommon

           It seems very uncommon to do what we do.  It appears uncommon to run so many miles throughout the summer, during the season, in the cold winter, in the thawing of the spring, and then do it again!  Many would say at the end of this summer that "it is another summer gone by," (that would be the "common" way to see it), but I would argue that "it is another summer moving forward...improving, getting better, LIVING!"  So all this work and time, definitely seems uncommon to regular folk, but what about other running folk?  We have been to a couple races now, in fact, Highland invitational had over 2500 runners there from High School!  Did you feel "uncommon" there?  Maybe not initially or directly, but here is where you might be wrong in thinking like that!  Being uncommon is not about having to be different or to be noticed...IT IS ABOUT REALIZING AND DOING THE LITTLE THINGS TO BE BETTER THAN BEFORE!  All the miles, the time, the mornings, the night runs, the canyon runs, the sacrifices, the communication, the ups and downs, the heat, the sweat, the discomfort, the nerves, the smiles, the MOMENTS...that we have spent together...make us uncommon!  Not because we are trying to be different, but because we love and trust what it is we are really doing..."MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN!"  Even among runners, we are uncommon because of what we are willing to do to BETTER EACH OTHER, and BETTER OURSELVES!  The Little Things, the Dreams, the Attitude, the Heart...are all things that matter to us, that help us to take something as common as running, and make it into something...

REMARKABLE!  MEMORABLE!

Crazy enough, Remarkable is one of the definitions of "Uncommon!"

Here's a little video to help remind you of the POSSIBILITIES!

First "MOMENT" of the Season!

It is always nice to have that first race under our belts!  Of course, we have spent a lot of time together, building and working for this Moment...but that is the nice thing about MOMENTS; there will be more to come!  We cannot tell you enough how AMAZING Saturday was for our Team.  We saw so many working through their uncertainties, working through the discomfort, supporting one another, taking a chance on yourself and just trusting the work!  Honestly, we are not surprised at the outcome...we have witnessed the growth and determination by all of you (experienced and our newbies!).  There is no doubt in our minds and HEARTS, that what we have started here will only continue to get better...AS LONG AS WE FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS!  THE "MOMENTS"!  
We just need to continue to take every MOMENT we have and enjoy what it has to offer!  We need to take every MOMENT and choose to be excited about what the workout might be or what race we are running and have a smile on our face and not dread.  We need to take the MOMENT and realize that what we have is special and worth it!  Not every MOMENT will be optimal...maybe your race wasn't ideal for some of you...that doesn't mean that it was a waste or no good; in fact it can be more powerful for you to know and see what you want and can do better next time...how you might be able to tweak certain things to keep bettering yourself!  And even if your MOMENT was outstanding (which is was for soooo many of YOU), the real beauty behind this "First MOMENT" is that there are so many more to look forward to!  See what you did well, see what positive things happened for you, and keep realizing that the "big picture" is about ALL OF US TOGETHER!  Look past each others faults and encourage the GREATNESS is US!  Help each other recognize that this "First MOMENT" of the season is just that...the FIRST!

It was so fun to watch you RUN!  Then again, everyday is fun to watch you RUN!  :)

 

"The VIEW from the TOP!"

Never has the Moment been Greater!  We have spent this summer running, planning, laughing, talking, pursuing, teaching, and did I mention a little running?  And now that the summer time foundation is nearly complete, sometimes we feel a little lost, or overwhelmed with "was it enough" or "is it possible?" Maybe you know you are prepared, but lack the confidence to realize that the JOY in all of what we do, is rather simple...THE TIME WE HAVE SPENT PURSUING THIS TOGETHER IS WORTH IT!  And the reason why we bring this up, is because we don't want any of YOU to feel a lull in what it is we are pursuing...that we realize that we have so much more to keep doing and that just because school is starting and we have some races coming up, that we are still "BUILDING SOMETHING AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL"!  As we reflect on what we have done so far, and what we are running after, I can't help but think of HARC and all that it represents!  Taking on steep mountains, reaching summits that seem unthinkable, encouraging others even though you feel absolutely dead, believing in something bigger than yourself, to keep going even though you didn't feel you had another step in you, and making the impossible...Possible!  Hopefully, as we keep moving forward, we will continue to pursue the "FOUNDATION" that has taken us to this point...that as we keep running towards the top of the mountain (no matter what comes our way), just like we did at HARC, we will look back and realize..."I did it...WE DID IT!"  The view from the Top of each run, was absolutely stunning and worth it...no matter how high it was, or hard it felt...when we were all there, if you payed attention YOU could feel something different!  That is where we are right now...keep pursuing the BEST in yourself, in each other! Realize that when one chapter ends (summer miles), we can't wait to see how the next chapter begins and what happens (just like a really great book!).  Let's make the next chapter even more exciting...Let's imagine climbing any "Mountain" in front of us, with determination, character, love, and even excitement...because YOU know if you do...

the "VIEW will be MEMORABLE!"

Let your Actions and Attitude reflect this simple truth..."The View is always most beautiful, from the TOP!