Team Bird Training

*New Training Group Alert*

We are happy to partner with Tri 4 Schools South Central Wisconsin in creating a training group for the Birdie Derby.

By signing up you will receive:
✨ 12 week training plan.
✨ Choice of three different training groups : beginner, intermediate, advanced.
✨ Discount on race registration.
✨ Group communication and support.
✨ A chance to try out a running coach.

Plans start next week and registration is open!

https://teambirdtraining.com/product/10k-turkeyday-group/

Take me back here.

This is a space that feels like home.
Helping friends and strangers alike achieve their goals.
There's nothing like it.

Does your coach do that?

Check out this fall favorite race by Tri 4 Schools South Central Wisconsin!! You can sign up here: https://www.tri4schools.org/birdie-derby/

It's July folks.
How are we simultaneously in Spring and Summer?!

Here's to adventures and dirt tans!

I can't help but try to channel this whole weekend.
The women, the strength, the vulnerability, and the space for compassion.
Every camp is different because the people who attend are different.

Also the dry, warm heat. It feels like it's been wet and rainy since May.
Where is the sun?

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Do you have a route that excites you?
A route that you look forward to running every time?
A route that you turn to when you need to turn the rest off?

Today I wanted that route, but I decided I would run it backwards on memory alone.
The weather was perfect, the streets almost empty.

Random playlist in my ear, and energy for days.
I reveled in the beauty and my memory, even backwards.

Here's the last song that I finished to, and am still listening to on repeat.

You're welcome.

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Coming into a new week and with only a few weeks left before training really starts, I am taking the badassery of these ladies with me. Each one of them has a layer to them that involves strength and vulnerability.
Thank you to all of you for showing up for Be Bold Training Camp and for yourselves.

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I am ridiculously proud of my friend.
She finished her 4th 100 miler at last weekend. This was by far the hardest of her races, the most rewarding, definitely the most scenic.

Her ability to push through while we laughed hysterically about "the wall" and the moment she found the other gear I had been telling her she had was all icing on the cake.

Well done friend, thanks for letting me tag along.

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Be Bird Training Camp Last Call:

Where: Seeley, WI
When: August 8-11
What: Running training camp, including yoga, creative writing, guided workouts on road and trail.

If you want in on this years camp, this is your chance.

www.teambirdtraining.com/camp/

How many fast chews does it take to get through a 100 miler?!?

The limit does not exist....

Good thing I've got you covered for summer training with a 20% off discount for all Salt stick products!!!

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What time is it?

Wrong answers only.

Happy Monday!!!

We still have some new shirts in stock if you're looking to add to your wardrobe or for a gift!!

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Woohoo!

We're a bit speechless, to be honest.

It's only May and we've already reached 51 women registered for the 50K. More than half are ready to take on their first ultra, and their training program with Team Bird Training kicks off in June! (And we have another twelve women registered for the other distances, too!) To have so many women signed up this early - and so many first-timers - exceeds our wildest dreams. Being a part of the community of runners is a joy and a privilege, and bringing more people into it is the best part of all!

The training program may be closed, but there's room for everyone at the start line. Free camping, fully-stocked aid stations, a tasty post-race meal, a fantastic community of runners and hikers, and one of the neatest parks in the state. We can't wait to see you in October!

The reflection back on is so inspiring. This group was special, this place was full of magic, these women were amazing.

This camp wasn't just about running, (yes there is a ton of it) but the writing and the things that happened naturally also play a part.

The knowledge and talent in this group was evident in the conversation. The sharing of our writing made us a collective; one.

To be vulnerable without judgement is a gift.
I am so lucky that these women chose to trust me to bring this to them.

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See you this weekend at Tunnel Rd Aid Station for Ten Junk Miles Racing Sugar Badger hosted by Team Bird Training.

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Use code 20saltynora for 20% off.
Of course we will have all the salt on race day!

Registration is open for the training camp in August.
This is open to male and female,
Team Bird athletes and non-Team Bird athletes.
Any age above 18.
Check it out here: https://teambirdtraining.com/camp/

Woohoo!!! What a day for athlete and her finish at !
When I got the message "Plan A baby!! 4:14!! 😭" I knew all her hard work had paid off!! Congratulations!!!

Rebrand is here!
Pre-order is closed.
But if you want one, you can click below:
https://teambirdtraining.com/fs-shop/

📸: Kev Fee

Come check us out!!!

We are just over one week away from the second showing of the Trail Running Film Festival and would like to give a shout out to all our partners supporting the show!!!

White Oak Savanna - Host Venue
Driftless Trail Collective - Co-Host
Driftless Area Land Conservancy - Charity Partner and Tabling Org
Madison Trail Runners - Tabling Org
Ten Junk Miles - Tabling Org
Team Bird Training -Tabling Org & Group Run Lead
MadCity Ultras -Tabling Org
Kindled Community Sauna - Sauna and Cold Plunge
Just Merl and A Girl - Killer Live Jams
Zomalicious Fresh Authentic Thai Food - Food Truck

Tickets:
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=111524

Really stoked at how the new threads turned out.
If you want some, pre order closes Friday.
Merch link in bio.

This is how we roll. Big dog in the front and little dog taking up the whole back seat.

First step of race weekend commencing. Operation drop the dogs off.

If you're looking for something to do on Saturday, come hang out in Madison on the to spectate or volunteer for ; heck maybe both!

The practice of awe has been proven to lead to happiness.

I wholeheartedly agree. Traveling west has that effect.
To be so small in an expansive landscape, really brings to the surface our own mortality and ego.

I see pain in my eyes.
I see doubt.
I see frustration.

I was excited about the yesterday, a great way to break up the run and get an errand accomplished. When running so many miles, you'd be amazed at how much time it takes up.
It ended in tears, a cold, windy walk back. My body rebelling against itself.

I will try today, I am committed to seeing this through to the end. Boy, why does it have to be a leap year?!

But what I won't do is sacrifice future running or my health for this.

We are entering a new week, a true grind.
Starting the day with sunshine and opportunity.

4 days left and counting.
What small mindshift change can you make for today, tomorrow, this week?

5 days left, less than a week.

I can do this. I will do this.
I will be tired and hungry.

I am actually excited, excited to see what my body can do.
I've really been enjoying this challenge more than I thought.

If anyone wants to share miles over the next 5 days, please reach out. I'm happy to come to you and share any distance.

Nothing like a client run to start your day before 5am!

Thanks for the company !

Start to day 21 in the bag.

This is a photo of two ladies over it.
Having the winter season got almost two months late, has been less than ideal.

We did it though, all 17.