Are you looking for a fun looped course in a beautiful location to test your endurance? The @relentless24run is just what you need!
Happening July 11-12 at the Canmore Nordic Centre, runners will take on a day loop and a night loop while they push themselves to their limits.
Runners can take on the task solo or as part of a team and they can expect to be well taken care of all weekend long. We're so grateful they are a sponsor for the @trailfilmfest and to work with them!
We are giving away an entry in Calgary tonight so if you haven't gotten your ticket yet, there's still time to do so online. Otherwise, we're selling tickets at the door!
🎟 https://simpli.events/e/calgarytrailrunningfilmfestival
UNDERRUN BINGO CHECK-IN 🎉🏃♀️
One of the squares on your Underrun Bingo card = Attend the Check-In Fun Run in June ✔️
So let’s make it happen 👇
📅 June 27
🏃♂️ Fun, no-pressure group run
🍻 Post-run hang at Cold Garden
This is all about showing up, moving your body, and connecting — no pace goals, no stress. Just good people and good vibes.
✨ BONUS PERKS ✨
🎟️ I’ll be giving away ONE FREE ENTRY to the Relentless 24 Run 👉 You must be registered for the June 27th run by June 13th to be entered!
💆♀️ PLUS a free 60 minute Apex Massage gift card giveaway at our June 27th run
🔥 What is Relentless 24?
It’s a 24-hour endurance running event where participants complete as many laps as they can (or want!) within a full day. You can run solo or as part of a team, take breaks when needed, and push your limits in a super supportive, high-energy environment. It’s all about grit, community, and seeing what you’re capable of — whether that’s 5 laps or 50.
💛 And most importantly…
This month is also about checking in on YOU. Moving your body, getting outside, and connecting with others can make a huge difference. Use this bingo card as your reminder to prioritize your mental health and take small, meaningful steps.
Let’s get those squares checked off together ✔️
Drop a 🙌 if you're in!
LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER 🔗
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#YYC #funrun #positivevibes #runcalgary #community
Thanks for the amazing time tonight, @funfrugalfridayrunners
It was so great getting to meet everyone, share some running stories, and connect with another incredible running community.
To celebrate, we’re excited to offer another GIVEAWAY!
We’re giving away ONE FREE SOLO ENTRY to a lucky member of the Fun Frugal Friday crew for Relentless24 – the Rockies’ 24-hour Endurance Run!
Whether you’re chasing a new distance goal, testing your grit, or looking to be part of an unforgettable endurance experience, this is your chance to join us on the start line.
How to enter:
✔️ Follow us
✔️ Like and share this post
✔️ Tag your run friends in the comments
Simple, right?
Do all this by Saturday and we’ll make a draw by Sunday night!
Important: This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. No purchase necessary. The winner will be contacted via DM from this account only.
Good luck — we can’t wait to welcome more crew to Relentless24!
What an amazing time we had joining the Awesome Airdrie Run & Walk Club for a run last night! It was so great getting to meet everyone, share some miles together, and connect with such an incredible running community.
To celebrate, we’re excited to offer a GIVEAWAY
We’re giving away ONE FREE SOLO ENTRY to a lucky member of the Awesome Airdrie Run & Walk Club for Relentless24 – the Rockies’ 24-hour Endurance Run!
Whether you’re chasing a new distance goal, testing your grit, or looking to be part of an unforgettable endurance experience, this is your chance to join us on the start line.
How to enter:�✔️ Follow us�✔️ Like and share this post�✔️ Tag your run friends in the comments
Simple, right? Do all this by Saturday and we’ll make a draw!
Important:�This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. No purchase necessary. The winner will be contacted via DM from this account only.
Good luck — we can’t wait to welcome one of the Awesome Airdrie crew to Relentless24!
Video: @somikerunsfar (follow his social media channels to see his amazing journey!)
We’re excited to announce that the Relentless 24 Ambassadors and Crew will be out and about this April and leaving up to July! They’ll be sharing more about the upcoming race, what it represents, and how you can get involved in this incredible journey.
This is a great opportunity to connect, get inspired, and learn more about the passion and purpose behind the race. Whether you’re planning to participate or just want to support, you won’t want to miss it!
The mind usually quits before the body does.
Focus becomes fragile when you try to hold too much of it at once.
In long efforts—on the trail, in training, or in demanding seasons of life—attention scatters when it stretches too far ahead. The mind starts calculating distance, time, outcomes, and what ifs. That mental load adds weight long before the legs are actually tired.
Sustaining attention over many hours often means narrowing it. Bringing awareness back to the present step, the next landmark, the rhythm of your breathing—these small anchors create stability when the bigger picture feels overwhelming. Instead of managing the entire journey, you manage this moment. Then the next.
Focus isn’t a switch you flip. It’s a skill practiced moment by moment.
Distractions will show up. Doubts will get loud. Fatigue will try to pull attention toward discomfort or future worry. The key isn’t eliminating those thoughts—it’s learning to notice them and gently return. Again and again. Without frustration. Without judgment.
That return is the work.
This approach doesn’t just sharpen clarity—it protects energy. Mental strain drains us faster than physical effort. A calm, narrow focus reduces internal noise, steadies emotions, and helps the body do what it’s trained to do.
Endurance isn’t just about going long. It’s about staying present long enough to get there.
#Relentless24 #MentalFocus #TrailMindfulness #EnduranceSkills
By the end of 24 hours, you don’t just feel tired. You feel like you’ve learned something — about pacing, about patience, about how you respond when things get hard. That’s what makes this more than just a run.
It’s a full experience in self-management, resilience, and community.
We do it not because it's easy, because it's not.
We do it because it's meaningful.
#BeRelentless
Rhythm is something you fall into, not something you force.
There is a quiet rhythm that emerges during long trail efforts. Footsteps, breath, and environment begin to align, creating a sense of continuity that feels both grounding and expansive. This rhythm often comes and goes, shaped by terrain and time.
Learning to re-enter that rhythm without urgency is part of the practice. Patience and curiosity allow runners to stay present even when the rhythm breaks. Over many hours, this becomes less about control and more about awareness.
#Relentless24 #TrailRhythm #EnduranceExperience #PresenceInMotion
I bonked hard this day!
And it came down to preparation.
Preparation doesn’t remove uncertainty — it teaches you how to move through it.
Long trail efforts are unpredictable by nature. Weather shifts. Bodies fluctuate. Plans unravel. No amount of training can eliminate that. But good preparation changes your relationship with it.
Preparation isn’t just about gear lists and mileage. It’s mindset. Expectations. Self-awareness. It’s knowing how you tend to respond when you're tired, hungry, or doubting yourself — and having strategies ready. It’s practicing problem-solving when things are almost uncomfortable, so you’re not overwhelmed when they really are.
It’s less about certainty and more about readiness.
When conditions change (and they will), preparation becomes a source of calm rather than control. You don’t waste energy wishing things were different. You assess, adjust, and keep moving.
Prepared runners tend to adapt without spiraling into frustration. They respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. That flexibility — mentally and emotionally — often shapes the quality of the entire experience more than pace ever will.
Because in endurance sport, success isn’t just about how fast you go. It’s about how well you handle what you didn’t see coming.
#Relentless24 #PreparedToAdapt #TrailRunningWisdom #EnduranceProcess
Because pretty quickly, you realize this isn’t just physical. Sure, your legs will get tired. But the real work is mental. You’ll ride waves of energy, doubt, motivation, and fatigue. One lap you feel strong, the next you’re negotiating with yourself. The looped format means you face those moments again and again — and each time you get a chance to respond a little better.
One of the beautiful things about this style of race is the flexibility. Need a break? You can take one. Want to change shoes, refuel, regroup? Your support setup is right there. You’re constantly making decisions, adjusting, and learning what your body and mind need in real time. It turns endurance into a skill, not just a grind.
#BeRelentless
Long trail runs are rarely lonely, even when you’re moving alone.
Trail running often balances solitude with shared presence. Even when runners are spread out, a sense of connection remains through the collective effort unfolding around them. A nod, a few words, or shared silence can reinforce that bond.
This quiet sense of community does not demand constant interaction. It emerges naturally from shared respect for the challenge and for one another.
Many runners find this balance both reassuring and empowering.
#Relentless24 #RunningCommunity #SharedEffort #EnduranceTogether
Recovery moments are not pauses—they’re part of forward progress.
Transitions between effort and recovery shape long-duration running more than sustained intensity.
Knowing when to ease off, reset posture, or walk intentionally, heck even recovery routines at home can preserve both energy and focus. These moments are integral to sustainability.
Letting go of rigid expectations allows runners to respond to what the moment requires.
Flexibility supports longevity and enjoyment.
Over time, your efforts become smoother and more intentional.
#Relentless24 #EnduranceStrategy #TrailRunningLife #RunSmart
