Thankful to continue the crazy in 2024

While most people were in bed with angry livers, Honcho and I elected to ring in the New Year with a sunrise ruck run on the Eureka Trail. The 2 1/2 hours it took me to run 12 miles with a 20 pound pack allowed me to reflect back upon 2023.

Last year was filled with challenges, mostly self-induced, but a few unexpected ones.  I am happy to report that I survived and thrived through them all, save for one.  This last one, which I am still trying to figure out, has been a "thorn in my side" for the past 6 weeks, more of a fitness issue, but one that I will eventually conquer.

I have so much to be thankful for.  Most of my training is solo, and while I do enjoy the "me" time, I do long for others to share in the experience of pushing the body and mind.  I am fortunate to have Lisa Randall, John Switow, David Jolin, Zeke Lilly, Melissa Cooper, and Scott Morman share in my passion for all day adventures.

I am grateful for the amazing work family at The Animal Clinic.  This year was our first under the corporate umbrella of VetCor.  While we were all a bit skeptical of how working for a corporation would go, I would call it 100% success!  I have never seen our morale higher, despite a chaotic workload and a fair share of crochety clients.  I want to personally thank Mark Workman, the previous owner, and my mentor for the past 38 years, who, during the sale of the clinic, got me full time benefits (I work part-time).  

I have to pinch myself when I think of my bike sponsors, most of who have supported me for over 10 years.  

David Coulter, owner of Scott's Bikes, took me under his wing, when my LBS went out of business in 2017.  This bike shop has been a family owned business for 30 years, has weathered a lot of tough times, but with exceptional service and smiling faces, has pulled through, while many LBS's have gone under.

Industry 9 has kept "the kids" in shoes since 2013.

Christopher Bean Coffee has energized my mornings since 2015.

Chamois Butt'r has provided love for my bits since 2009.

Endless Bikes has SSupported me since 2012, with their beautifully durable cogs and chain rings.

Trucker Co has been keeping the tires full and the brakes worky worky with their sealant and pads since 2017.

I am happy to report that I will be in the Rescue Racing kit once again in 2024.  

And to Charlie and Carly, thank you for attempting to understand and allowing me to do these things that most people would call crazy.  But I LIVE for CRAZY!