Sam Weis 30th Birthday 30k Challenge!As some of you may know/remember, Sam XC skis his new age each year on his birthday, which is January 15th. Since he won’t be able to carry on this tradition this year, I thought he would be really excited to see his friends and supporters take on this challenge on his behalf. Now, if you’re starting to do the math in your head… yes, 30k is 18.6 miles. It’s no joke. This is definitely going to be a challenge, but you have 22 days to prepare for it and I know you can do it. Here is what I am thinking:
Love, Jenny A little background info & inspiration.... You guys, I am so excited right now. And considering that this has been easily within the top five worst weeks of my/our lives, excitement feels GOOOOD. This week, an old friend sent us one of the most touching notes Sam and I have ever received. Well, we actually received so many touching notes this week, but this one really stood out. Here is part of it: A few years ago, I remember seeing pictures of you guys on facebook conquering the most amazing athletic feats in the most beautiful places in the world...I had recently come out of a 3 year relationship and remember saying, "I want a partnership like Jenny and Sam. I want a life partner who will take on crazy adventures to see beautiful places with me and encourage me to seek out athletic challenges to see the most remote and beautiful places, and who just makes me the happiest I've ever been." You and Sam, without knowing, gave me so much hope that I could find a partner to take on life adventures in the best and worst of times. I am getting married [to my fiancé in 2016], who is exactly that person. I think about you and Sam often and how you live in the present- milking every moment, seeing and enjoying the beauty of this world together- where ever you are! So basically- you guys are rock stars and you inspire me everyday. Wow, right? We were floored and so heartened by this story. I was so excited to share it with Sam because he LOVES to inspire people to get outdoors and experience more of what our natural world has to offer. As an environmentalist, he always prioritizes enjoying the places he/we works to protect. And, his passion for the outdoors completely changed my otherwise quite sedentary life. That is why I'm so excited for the #30forSam challenge and hope you'll consider joining me.
Pete Young
12/24/2015 01:08:51 pm
I'm in! I will cross country ski the 30 km. In honor of Sam, and taking a page directly from his Birkie playbook, I will say that I am going to utilize the classical technique for the entire distance, but instead will probably skate the entire thing. ;-)
Eric Almond
12/24/2015 02:29:22 pm
I'm in if old-school wooden skis qualify. I better get waxing.
Pete Young
12/24/2015 02:45:47 pm
http://seeleyhillsclassic.com/Seeley_Hills_Classic/Welcome.html
Megan Hall
12/24/2015 03:29:27 pm
Love this, Jenny and Sam! I'd like to say I'd run 30k but I've also been out of training... So I'll keep y'all posted! Also going to share this challenge with my LLS training buddies! Should we start a hashtag? #30forsam has no hits on Instagram... Just an idea! Keeping y'all in my thoughts!
Jenny
12/25/2015 05:27:43 pm
Love it!!!
Abbey
12/25/2015 03:12:44 pm
This is awesome, Jenny....I'm in!
Nelli
12/27/2015 09:16:06 pm
I'm in! Not sure what yet but count us in!
Pam
12/31/2015 09:30:30 am
What hashtag would you prefer to use Jenny?
Jenny Lynes
12/31/2015 11:38:21 am
I like #30forsam !!
Erica Teclaw Golueke
1/3/2016 11:26:01 am
I'm in! 30k skate, perfect Birkie training day.
hillary feder
1/3/2016 11:49:29 am
I'm in - I will be traveling so a treadmill whatever fitness room is at the hotel I am staying at.
Harvey Seth Kanter
1/3/2016 04:20:08 pm
#30forsam tweeted with pic
Alex Dederich
1/6/2016 05:54:30 am
Nate and I are doing the 30 challenge the only way we know how... on bikes and with beer! Can't wait to get out on the trails with you again soon, Sam!
DAD
1/6/2016 09:55:13 am
Harley and I will walk / jog 10K per day on 1/15, 1/16 and 1/17 = 30k for Sam! We love you Sam! Jenny's right you know you are an amazing, strong, smart and inspirational Man!
Michael G
1/10/2016 03:08:04 pm
30km bike ride done!
Beverly Mangerson
1/11/2016 08:41:41 am
Mark and I will either snow shoe or walk for THIRTY MINUTES! What can I say, we're old. Probably take us that long to get down to the lake, but we WILL move!
Mary Brandstetter
1/15/2016 07:32:20 am
Walked this morning for Sam. We did 30 blocks (3.75 miles). We being me and four dogs. Happy birthday Sam. We're pulling for you! My dogs really want to meet you - they're pretty good at loving, and they'd like a chance to show that to you. 6/25/2016 11:20:35 pm
let’s stick with the theme of 30, but I’ll let you determine the specifics from there. Comments are closed.
|
Archives
November 2019
Categories |