A beautiful day at #Pinnacles National Park!
Really appreciate @cahrowline - best lead/belay partner - and @ansonxlam for trusting me to lead the way on this mini sport climbing trip. We braved the cold and choss and came out alive 😬 To many more adventures, and lots of more #rockclimbing ! 🧗🏻♀️ 🧗🏻♂️🪨
The lessons I learned from last year's Chicago Marathon (2024):
(1) The marathon doesn't owe you anything. Two weeks before the marathon, I (stupidly) injured my knee attempting a dynamic move on the rock climbing wall. I tested the knee on the next Goodtime run and couldn't make it past a quarter mile without limping, eventually stopping. A week before the marathon. All my training. Sabotaged.
(2) Stick to the plan. I made it to the start line. My knee was still feeling a bit sore from the Kofuzi Shakeout Run the day before, but here we are. I popped some Ibuprofen and hoped for the best ("PR or ER" 🙃). For most of the race, I was feeling strong, and the knee was holding up fine. Maybe it was the drugs? The adrenaline? The race day energy? I was so caught up on riding this high that running 10-15 seconds faster a mile than what I trained for seemed manageable at the time... I would pay for this mistake after mile twenty (when I entered the pain cave ☠️).
2:58:35
Chicago Marathon 2024 wasn't my slowest marathon; it was my most poorly executed. I vowed to return in 2025 and seek redemption.
Chicago Marathon 2025 post coming soon!
#chicagomarathon2024 #majormarathon #showupandblowup #chicagomarathon #latergram #tracksmith
Get you some friends that’ll relay for you! 😤
72 miles, 4,863’ elevation gain, ~12 hour day and the 7 most craziest, strongest group of friends out there!
The Lake Tahoe Relay Race was a daunting challenge but we totally “killed” it, built stronger bonds with each other and created core memories that’ll last a lifetime.
We are your friends. We are Boulder Dashers! 😎
🌟 “Ever wondered how a good pacer can transform your running experience?” 🏃♂️✨
Meet our incredible pacer, @ansonxlam ! 🙌 He’s not just a guide; he’s a game-changer! His support helped countless runners hit their goals, pushing them to new heights and fueling their passion for the sport. 🏅
We love hearing feedback like this because it reminds us of the positive impact our community has on each other. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, having the right support can make all the difference.
#payitfowardpaceteam #pifpaceteam
#RunWithUs #PaceYourGoals ##brazeneacing #CommunityFirst
(One of my favorite projects from 2024 - Green v5 @movementgymsbayarea , Santa Clara)
A year ago, I found myself in Tempe, Arizona on New Year's Day. In search of something to do, I spontaneously signed up for an Intro to Bouldering Class @arizonaboulderingproject . And the rest is history. Here's to more sends and fun climbs in 2025! 🎉
#AscendinAnson #scarpainstinctvsr #allvolumes
It's the marathon off season, and lately I've been spending more time on the wall.
Green v4 | Greenhouse
Movement Santa Clara
📹@huongielove
👕@fivefoot_shop
#indoorbouldering #movementclimbing #amateurclimber #ascendinanson #scarpainstinctvsr
