A common thought that crosses my mind frequently the week of a big race is ‘Why?’ It comes in many forms.

Some adventures require a little something extra. Whether that’s an audacious goal, great friends, a stellar crew or a coach ensuring you, you’re capable of great things – it’s the combination of all the little things, that make the grandest of adventures possible.

Strength is a funny word. When you look up the definition, brawny and well-built are among the list of descriptors, those, and one’s ability to move heavy weights around. But the strongest people I know have never set foot in a gym.