Half my life ago, I opened a letter inviting me to answer the call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pittsburgh. It was signed by President Gordon Hinckley — who was known to say ‘get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and go to work.’
I went. And I’m forever grateful for the spiritual growing I did in Pittsburgh. That has proved my foundation for life’s biggest decisions.
Yesterday, I toured this city a different way — next to @miltonkrotich and @willloevner in an incredible 26 mile race — 26 miles because on account of Will’s 29 second 200 with 350 to go, 26.0 miles really marked the end of the racing.
And… meet @willloevner — goat farmer, Pittsburgh hero (I was reminded all race!), and the sole possessor of mile pace speed work at the end of a marathon. Paul and I watched Will win Philly a couple years back — I got a different view this time 😅
But I loved the race. Milton pressed the pace mid-race and Will brought the best out of me at the end.
Love the city. Grateful to know such wonderful people.
Quiz: Name the Pittsburgh restaurant (and sandwich!?) that was post race fuel this year.
✔️Ellie’s 5k PR🥰
✔️Dad’s 10 mile PR 😅
✔️RRCA Hall of Fame Induction 🙏🏼❤️
✔️Ellie draped the flag on Greydon Morris 🇺🇸
✔️Touch the Washington Monument 😎
✔️Find Utah at the WWII Monument 🙏🏼🥹😇
Thought I was about done — I guess old habits die hard. @cucb@usatf 10 mile champs next weekend. We’ll see if I can still move…
Grateful for some of the best training partners in the world — some of them pictured from today’s long run session.
🙏🏼 Zach and @runeliteprogram for the photos.
🙏🏼 @toddandilene on bottles.
What an incredible, Olympic themed primary activity! Sister Buchanan and team — you are heroes.
One thing really hit me spending a few mins with these LEADERS blessing these youth: Lift where you stand. This was an incredible activity built for fun and impact, and these volunteers are blessing our community’s children 🙏
And for all of us, keep the dreams! Celebrate the wins in the process.
Quite a crew. Couple fit guys…
Saturday long run — 18 miles, 3 mile pickup.
These late run pushes are great little squeezes to simulate race pace (or faster 😅) on tired legs. This is one thing I recommend adding to marathon training plans more than any other for runners chasing PBs.
Join us Saturday for the premiere of Conner Mantz – The American Record, presented by @shokzusa & @maurten_official and directed by @andrewstorer . By RSVP only - link in bio.
Special guests, Q&A, and giveaways from @shokzusa & @runeliteprogram . Schedule on slide 2. Limited spots—RSVP in bio now!
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