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In a new model for athlete partnership, we have hired distinguished middle distance runners @runmarycain and @nickwillis as full-time employees. They will also compete as Tracksmith athletes in their build up to Tokyo 2021. for-the-love.tracksmith.com/
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3:58.63. Every year since 2003, @nickwillis has broken 4 minutes for the mile. He ran his first when he was 19, his 19th, last night, at 37. Nick’s run sets a new world record, previously held by fellow Kiwi, John Walker, who ran 18 sub-4 miles from 1973-1990. Race day is sacred.
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"If you want to know how fast someone is, put them on a track.
If you want to know how tough they are, put them on a cross country course." New on the Journal from Amory Rowe journal.tracksmith.com/tough…
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Cheers to 19 years of sub-four miles, @nickwillis!
(What is it with you @UMich guys?)
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"And you runners,
you are the only light
the only sound
the only life
for miles around."
An ode to winter running, written by @andywaterman and read by Dr. Julia Chase-Brand
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"NCAA schools send a clear message when they discard the one sport where their Black athletes are not revenue generators."
In the NCAA, Black athletes are only in 3 sports in large numbers: football, basketball, and track. So when schools like @UMNews cut track and field, they are cutting their Black athletes who don't make them money. Read my piece in the @StarTribune here: startribune.com/college-spor…
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Today, we’re introducing the Tracksmith Fellowship: grants for emerging creatives in running, offering both the funds and mentorship needed to pursue a project that will elevate the sport, drive conversation and empower new perspectives. Learn more: tracksmith.com/pages/tracksm…
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Great read from @ScottCacciola @nytimes on @nickwillis sub-4 streak. “There is a tendency in sports to celebrate the next best thing, the prodigies who burst onto the scene. But January has been quite a month for runners of a different vintage.” nytimes.com/2022/01/30/sport…
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Cutting collegiate Track & Field programs weakens the foundation of our sport & harms our most promising athletes @ the pinnacle of their careers. Now’s the time to act to support programs in jeopardy & establish a precedent. A letter from our founder journal.tracksmith.com/save-…
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"Don’t just run for Maud, fight for him." - Gavin Smith (@Gav0) is a member of our Boston running community. He shared his piece “More Than a Run of Solidarity" with us, now on the Journal. We hope you'll read, reflect and share. #irunwithmaud journal.tracksmith.com/more-…
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"Can @nickwillis Break Four Minutes in the Mile for 20 Straight Years?" @GQMagazine goes deep on the story behind Nick Willis' longevity in running
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In hopes of capturing the unique competitive camaraderie found on the track, we tasked eleven athletes with running a hard Saturday workout at White Stadium in Boston's Franklin Park. They pushed each other to the final rep but found the fun in the work too.
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Birds eye view of the start from @emilymaye . Congratulations to all the competitors that toughed it out on a challenging day. We’re overwhelmed by your tenacity and the passion on display. Atlanta was something special. The amateur spirit is alive and well.
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Asked by @CitiusMag on the secret to his longevity, @nickwillis says it's all about going off road, "#1, I love trail running...I'm a track athlete but I do 85% of my running on very technical singletrack trails." citiusmag.com/podcast/citius…
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During every Sunday long run since 1974 Michigan coach Ron Warhurst has driven down to Washtenaw Dairy, bought a few dozen donuts & delivered them to the locker room for his athletes. @nickwillis reflects on the power of the tradition journal.tracksmith.com/worko…
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"To give you some context, inspiration, and hope, I’m laying out my own general monthly training breakdown that brought me from surgery to a five-mile time trial in Central Park." - On the Journal @runmarycain shares a diary of her road back from surgery
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"Sometimes for the Type-A runner personality that’s almost frustrating to hear, because you’re like 'What do you mean X + Y doesn’t equal Z?' Instead there are so many different possibilities to that equation." @runmarycain goes deep w/ @WomensRunning
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Your daily trainer also deserves an upgrade. Step into the Tracksmith Eliot Runner: a Pebax-Powered® trainer inspired by the pep of New England’s natural surfaces. tracksmith.com/pages/eliot-r…
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Tracksmith performs well on the track, on the roads, in the gym, and now on the court, too. Looking good @DWilkins21
Honestly one of the most fun things I’ve ever done in my life!!! Thanks @SHO_Billions @briankoppelman @DavidLevien for making a dream into reality!!! Now who wants to see more of me on #billions @Showtime Thanks @tracksmith for the gear!!!
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We spoke to four runners about what this year's miles meant to them.
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"Fall speaks a particular language." Watch our new seasonal film, The Path to Renewal featuring poetry by @andywaterman and music by Angélica Salvi
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Gabe represented the best of our sport. She embodied what it means to run "for the love" and it was obvious to all who saw her race, read her words and were inspired by her indomitable spirit.
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Friendships born through running can be incredibly powerful. @runmarycain and @AlexiPappas share how they forged a friendship through sweat and authenticity that changed their lives.
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This Saturday, hundreds of amateur runners will chase their dreams at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Over the past year, we’ve supported 138 qualifiers through our OTQ Program with @coffeebylt. Learn more about these women & men in our Atlanta preview: bit.ly/2uvmdPJ
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Introducing the Speed City Collection. Together with @PUMA we celebrate the legacy of Speed City and the athletes who not only set global standards for performance, but also fought for social justice. It’s a culture of courage that lives on today.
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Watch our latest film: No Days Off. A celebration of the winter grind. Directed by Emily Maye and shot by Dustin Miller with support from @Woolmark journal.tracksmith.com/no-da…
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No pressure, @nickwillis
Tomorrow at the @MillroseGames, @nickwillis is working to run under a 4-min mile. If he succeeds, my family and I are going to donate $25K to the Tracksmith Foundation! Every sec under 4-min, we will donate an additional $5K! Learn more about Nick here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_W…
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Here’s to runners like @nickwillis , @KeiraDAmato and @SaraHall3 redefining age limits and inspiring us all.
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"Church of the Long Run" follows nurse practitioner and runner Sam Roecker in real time on her Sunday long run in the foothills of Rollinsville, Colorado. The film is a celebration & acknowledgment of the importance of dedicating oneself to the process.
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It’s hard to imagine racing the Boston Marathon without the sights, sounds and crowds that make it the most legendary marathon in the world. And yet, this week, thousands of runners will seek to prove that even at a distance: Race Day is (still) Sacred. #bostonmarathon2020
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Thrilled to support @runmarycain 's new team: Atalanta NYC.
She was the fastest girl in a generation. Then a broken sports system broke her. Now @runmarycain is rewriting the women's sports rule book w/ @atalantany. Make the time for this one people. #RRP 611 UP✌🏼🌱🏃🏽♀️
Web: bit.ly/richroll611
YT: bit.ly/marycain611
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Something in the Ann Arbor water
I’m still standing, Tom Brady. @nickwillis ran a sub-4 mile for the 20th consecutive year moments after fellow Michigan alum Tom Brady retired. @MillroseGames Photo: @brennja11 for Cloud259 #millrosegames #tracksmith
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Due to escalating Covid-19 cases in New York, we have made the decision to cancel the Midnight Mile Gala on December 31, 2021 at the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory. Read on for details:
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.@milahjournet is a member of our Hare A.C. community, a talented marketer and runner. She shared her story and a call to action with us today on the Journal. As individuals and as an organization, we're committed to doing this work and hope you are too.
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Huge congrats to Nathan on the PR and the record! Race day is (still) sacred.
Going through the US all-time list & I believe @MarathonProj 9th place finisher Nathan Martin’s 2:11:05 is now the fastest marathon clocked by a Black man born in the United States.
Previous best was by Herman Atkins in 2:11:52 in 1979
Martin’s PR coming into today was 2:14:34
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Every runner should be able to practice the sport they love without fear for their safety. The fact that so many members of our community do not feel safe & cannot run safely because of the color of their skin is wrong & must be addressed. #IrunwithMaud
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95 - 100 miles a week (at 5am & on lunch breaks), a full-time job as an RN office supervisor, mother to 3 boys ... NYAC runner @Marathongirl245 is the embodiment of the amateur spirit runnersworld.com/runners-sto…
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For the record: Running is running, whether you've got headphones in or prefer the sound of your own thoughts. Whatever gets you out the door.
You wouldn't shame someone for carrying a compass outdoors. Why should a phone be any different? #longreads trib.al/5rw0xqV
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Trackhouse manager @LouisSerafini has been putting in the work this winter in pursuit of his first sub-4:00 mile. He achieved his goal today at the BU Last Chance Meet. Congrats, Lou.
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In our latest conversation on the road to Trials, author, Olympian, sprinter and long jumper @tibartoletta speaks to teacher and distance runner Carrie Verdon about education, therapy and break down the 100m vs 10,000m. journal.tracksmith.com/duell…
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The 100 Days crew spotted her out on the course last weekend, on what was certainly the worst long run day of the cycle. Grit personified.
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“My desire to compete, improve, & grow is most powerful when it comes from within & is driven by hope, not fear. I want to keep this lifestyle of running sustainable, fun, & I want to use that energy to be faster than I ever have been.” - @runmarycain journal.tracksmith.com/next-…
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How are runners around the globe coping in these days? We asked them. New on the Journal, "Runners on the Storm: Part 1"
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“It may sound counterintuitive, but I always discovered that my running career thrived the most when I embraced the “more.” My best years, my fastest times, all emerged from times in my life when my running came, well, second.” – Nick Willis. Read more: journal.tracksmith.com/im-tu…
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We believe that race day is sacred. Nowadays, of course, racing doesn’t look much like it used to. Yet, for those looking to test themselves, there's still magic in kitting up & trying to go fast. Explore our 1st Fall lookbook Race Day is (Still) Sacred. fall20-race-day.tracksmith.c…
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Thrilled to be sponsoring the @fast_women newsletter this week. And what a newsletter it was - with an incredibly thorough examination of a wild week in women's running. If you're not reading @alisonkwade's work, you're missing out. mailchi.mp/7fca25d61029/fast…
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With one year remaining to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, we’re partnering with our friends @coffeebyLT to support those athletes who hit the standard for 2020. Learn more: bit.ly/2T7HRRr
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8 intrepid milers extended their 2017 racing season to pursue Alaska's 1st outdoor sub 4 mile. @TheRealMerb on the adventure & its meaning journal.tracksmith.com/kyle-…
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Part store, part demo lounge, part coffee shop, Envoy is bringing the Tracksmith world to runners across the US. Follow along here for snapshots from the ultimate runner’s road trip and updates on where we’re pulling up next.
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What started in 2014 as an internal project has turned into an annual tradition at Tracksmith. No days off. The concept is simple: do something every day that makes you a better runner (and yes, that can mean a day off of running.) It's about the process & the mindset.
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Following the success of our athletes at the 2020 Olympic Marathon & Track & Field Trials, we are excited to open applications for the 2022 Amateur Support Program.
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Cheers to Aaron Mallet, a member of our Amateur Support Program, on a great race and a new PR. Race day is (still) sacred.
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Commuting on foot is a time-efficient & healthy way to get to where you need to be. It’s also never been so essential. Introducing our Run Commute Collection, featuring essentials for active transport made from Merino wool w/ support from @Woolmark run-commute.tracksmith.com/
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We spoke to @_vontd before he went on to win the national title in the 100m last night.
What. A. Run.
Congratulations Cravont!
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"In an age where many of our sports stars have become as elusive as Hollywood idols, the success of the unknown amateur feels especially gratifying." @fritzvsfritz is right on. His take on the amateur spirit at CIM for @outsidemagazine
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“I missed the trials by 25 seconds in 2012, was pregnant in 2016, so am now finally realizing a dream that started when I ran the Boston Marathon in 2008. I’ll be just 40 at the trials. Sometimes big dreams take a long time, even over a matter of a few seconds.” — Allison Krausen
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Congratulations to our own @EricAshe. 25th at the Boston Marathon. 2:23 and change.
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FYI: We're always on the lookout for stories, photography and comment on running, especially from new & diverse voices. If you would like to pitch an idea for publication on the Journal or print, contact the team at contribute@metermagazine.com.
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It will come as no surprise that the economist and author @ProfEmilyOster also happens to be a runner, but what may be surprising is that it's the one part of her life where she doesn't check the numbers. @amoryrowe interviewed Oster for the Journal tracksmith.com/journal/artic…
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Introducing our first marathon kit of 2019. Inspired by the unrivaled passion of Japanese long distance running and the legendary finish of the 1964 Olympic Marathon in Tokyo, complimented by illustrations from @chacknishi tracksmith.com/pages/tokyo-c…
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100-mile weeks, pre-dawn base runs & tempos, Tuesday night track workouts, weekend long runs along the Schuylkill — while working hospital shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sam Roecker is the embodiment of the amateur spirit.
"I don’t really want to be a professional runner. Right now, it’s all fun. I like proving to myself that I belong up there.” trib.al/gr28ZIN
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Over ‘21, we’ve supported over 100 athletes through our Amateur Support Program, more than 30 of whom made their goal of qualifying for the Trials. We believe these athletes are vital to ensuring a healthy, exciting sport and aim to further their ambitions. This is their moment.
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Introducing the Midnight Mile, a one-of-a-kind New Year’s Gala and track meet at the Armory in NYC. The party peaks at midnight when five-time Olympian @nickwillis kicks off 2022 with a world-record attempt - chasing his 20th consecutive sub-four mile. tracksmith.com/pages/midnigh…
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Introducing No Days Off, our annual call for consistency, moderation & patience: the full-time, year-round commitment to the process.
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This weekend at the @MillroseGames, @nickwillis ran a sub-4 mile for the 20th consecutive year. Writer Devin Kelly (@themoneyiowe) was on hand to witness the race, and the preceding moments of community, competition and pressure cooker intensity tracksmith.com/journal/artic…
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Introducing the Tracksmith Varsity Club.
Led by five-time Olympian @nickwillis, the Varsity Club is designed to help student-athletes bridge the gap between collegiate running and pro-level competition.
Learn more and apply today: tracksmith.com/pages/varsity…
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Mondays are for marathons.
Officials chose to reschedule it Sept. 14 — a Monday — in hopes of best replicating a typical Marathon three-day weekend. bostonglobe.com/2020/03/13/n…
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Race day is sacred. And no race embodies that spirit quite like Boston. We'll see you out there. (Map by @owendelaneyart).
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And first woman to the Trackhouse is Sam Roecker, new world record holder for fastest marathon in nurses scrubs.
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One of the most rewarding parts of supporting so many runners in the buildup to Trials is learning their stories. With 24 hours until race day, we figured we'd share as many as possible. tracksmith.com/pages/atlanta…
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“The great thing about running is: it’s all you... if you are getting faster at running, it’s you, so the improvement feels pretty intensely emotional, and that drew me in.” @nxthompson speaking to @mariofraioli podcasts.apple.com/za/podcas…
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Dear Friends of Tracksmith, a letter from our founder and CEO Matt Taylor: journal.tracksmith.com/a-let…
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"How could one runner with no coach, no sponsors, no budget, no technology, a full-time job, go about overcoming someone so much more powerful? By using his head." A must read on Yuki Kawauchi via @JRNHeadlines japanrunningnews.blogspot.co…
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On Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's embodiment of the amateur spirit.
"Her athleticism — like so many parts of herself — was something she defined on her own terms, on whatever schedule was available to her."
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“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.” - Sir Roger Bannister
Celebrate Bannister's legacy with our limited-edition 3:59.4 Singlets, inspired by the kit he wore to make history on May 6th, 1954. tracksmith.com/
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"We have big ambitions for content... In the long term we believe that creating content that inspires people, alongside community, will have a much stronger & longer-lasting impact."
On @Forbes, @katiebarontweet chronicles Tracksmith's next steps.
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Monday's are for Marathons. Hopeful for Boston 2021.
The B.A.A. has announced that if road races can take place as part of the MA reopening plan, the 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, October 11. A virtual race option will also be offered in celebration of the 125th Boston Marathon. Read more -> bit.ly/Fall2021BM
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With the faintest nip in the Boston air this a.m. we're feeling nostalgic for XC season. So we're teaming up with Trials of Miles to put on an elimination style racing tournament called Cross Country. Learn more and register your team here: trialsofmilesracing.com/cros…
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Reminder: we're hosting the live stream for the last-chance Platinum PT Qualifier. The free stream hosted by @runmarycain , @ChrisChavez and @CTolleRun
starts tonight at 6pm and features elite races in the 5k, 1500m and 800m.
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Best dressed?
Finishing 2021 @bostonmarathon, photo by @kevmofoto, @WMMajors, @usatf, @BAA, @adidasrunning, @spencernel, @Running_Network, @athleticsafrica, @lagatjustin, @LarryEder, @American_TandF, @caltrackrn, @coachathletics, #europeanathletics, #worldathletics, #marathons, #runblogrun,
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This is the season for searching. We join athletes training in Flagstaff, Arizona and New York City as they set out in pursuit of the unknown. Introducing the Spring 2020 Collection.
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Wow. Thank you Berlin.
We're blown away by the number of people who have stopped by the Pop-Up to shop and say hello – thank you to everyone who has already visited.
📍101 Torstraße, 10119
🕐 Come by before 6 p.m. today or visit us tomorrow starting at 10 a.m.
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"We die-hards are occasionally seen as masochistic. Yes, you used to roll your eyes when we woke up before the sun rose or ran home from work or spent hours on the weekend logging double-digit miles ... But you get it now, right?" YES @tminsberg @NYTSports
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"We’re all amateurs, united by a love of a sport that brings meaning, clarity and creativity to our lives. As a brand, our mission is to celebrate that spirit and to inspire the pursuit of personal excellence." More from our founder via:
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This Thanksgiving, you're the race organizer. Starting today, every purchase ships with our Turkey Trot Race Kit, complete with six bibs and three prize ribbons (as supplies last).
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The grind never stops. Swing by the Trackhouse tomorrow at 8am for some @CoffeeByLT and post-race banter. And hats.
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