Robbie Balenger

4 months agoTHE 2024 LEADVILLE 100 I’ve been in the running game for a minute but this race was different. My pursuits up until this year were all about pushing distance. How far and for how long could I go - with not a lot of concern for the nuances of training. I had a linear and simplistic look at a nuanced pursuit. It served me well but left me with hints of imposter syndrome. I knew I had never truly applied myself or the resources at my disposal. For reasons I may or may not get into at some point, I had a reckoning. A desire to not hide behind distance and instead lay it all out there to see just how far I can push my abilities. Could I perform at a high level? This race’s preparation was the first dive into full potential. I have no desire to live in or project any false pretenses that I am or could be THE best. There will always be a @mountainroche or @eatrunandbemary around every corner. But I’ve made a promise to myself and those who follow along, I will find MY best. A lot of lessons learned this weekend. I’m proud of my preparation and content with my performance. The first step in this journey to peak performance. 📷: @yaboiglue

3 years ago. THE COLORADO CRUSH • Leadville Trail Marathon: - 26.2 miles / 5,856ft of gain • Colorado Trail: - 485 miles / 86,601ft of gain • Leadville Silver Rush 50: - 50 miles / 7,420ft of gain • Colorado’s 58 Peaks over 14K ft: - 515 miles / 197,612ft of gain • The Leadville 100: - 100 miles / 14,492ft of gain Total Stats: 63 days 1,176 miles 308,981ft of gain 📷: @reece.robinson