The Chipotle Challenge nears its epic conclusion, the Arc of Attrition crowns its newest champions, ski mountaineering athletes push back against changes, Black Canyon race week approaches, and more
It's so funny. I was so tempted to do the Chipotle challenge and talked about it on a podcast (negatively). I'm still halfway between should've and glad I didn't.
As someone who is hooked on following Jamil and the experience unfolding there, I would add the context of the world right now to explain “why we need it.“ It is just a wonderful, soothing antidote and uplifting picture of the human spirit during the relentlessly bad and frightening news, capped off by this week’s plane crash. Also, as someone who has seen the ultra scene change dramatically over the last two decades, I’m also hooked on the homegrown dirtbag feel of it. Who would have expected a corporate-created challenge in an urban setting, on a quarter mile of sidewalk, to feel that way? But it does. And I love it.
I love the Chipotle Challenge. I haven't followed that closely besides brief updates like yours, but it's still been fun to follow along. I hope this sort of format becomes more popular in the future.
It’s really fascinating. I’m interested to see if this is kind of a one time thing and all the stars aligned or if it indeed does take off as a new format.
It's so funny. I was so tempted to do the Chipotle challenge and talked about it on a podcast (negatively). I'm still halfway between should've and glad I didn't.
Thanks for the shout-out!
As someone who is hooked on following Jamil and the experience unfolding there, I would add the context of the world right now to explain “why we need it.“ It is just a wonderful, soothing antidote and uplifting picture of the human spirit during the relentlessly bad and frightening news, capped off by this week’s plane crash. Also, as someone who has seen the ultra scene change dramatically over the last two decades, I’m also hooked on the homegrown dirtbag feel of it. Who would have expected a corporate-created challenge in an urban setting, on a quarter mile of sidewalk, to feel that way? But it does. And I love it.
Absolutely. Well said, Sarah, and thank you. If I could pin your comment I would 🫶
Awesome edition this week! So much going on for January, and I love the little tidbit on the kite at the end too for some personal touch!
Thanks Jeff! I used to include more personal snippets like that but got away from it in recent months. Good nudge to do that more 🫶
I love the Chipotle Challenge. I haven't followed that closely besides brief updates like yours, but it's still been fun to follow along. I hope this sort of format becomes more popular in the future.
It’s really fascinating. I’m interested to see if this is kind of a one time thing and all the stars aligned or if it indeed does take off as a new format.