Hey Team - I've been having lots of good training conversations lately as we roll into spring, races are approaching, and training is getting more intentional. I put together a few key notes in a Google Doc for everyone to check out - because I think we can all learn from these. At the very least, they're good reminders of the foundations we build on. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yXB9GMJmGaVrgd9B4AhdqY_Ohj7ODUt6ekUQ4nXdHAk/edit?usp=sharing

Clarify your Intention. What do you want to experience during this race? I want to go into this race with a calm, grateful attitude, even though I have been frustrated with my body. I will focus on being present in each mile, smiling at volunteers and other runners, and enjoying that I even get to be out there. Mentally, I want to stay kind to myself instead of judging my pace. Physically, I will respect my limits, run within myself, and listen closely to what my body is telling me. Claim The Win No matter the outcome, how has your process already been a success? This race is already a win because I have made huge progress in my endurance and speed this year, even while struggling to run as much as I hoped. The fact that I kept showing up and made it to the start line at all is a real breakthrough. Spot The Fear “I’m afraid of ___, but when it shows up, I’ll ___.” I am afraid of pushing through the wrong kind of pain and injuring myself without realizing it, but when it shows up, I will slow down, check in with my body, and give myself permission to walk or stop if I need to. I am afraid of feeling like a failure if I cannot hold my goal pace, but when that shows up, I will remind myself that finishing healthy and grateful matters more than any number on the clock.

We launched this new Skool community to simplify access, improve clarity, and help you take action inside Tribal. Our Team Chat on Telegram stays as is. This Skool community replaces Circle and is our new HQ for everything else. Why We Made the Switch - Circle was cluttered and hard to navigate - Many athletes were missing out on valuable resources and updates - Skool gives us a clean, gamified, and organized platform to support your training and growth 7 Things You’ll Find Inside 1. Leaderboard + Points System - Earn points by engaging, posting, and reflecting - Your level unlocks more advanced resources over time - Adds fun, accountability, and progression to your Tribal journey 2. Team Challenges - Monthly write-ups and participation details - Example: May Challenge hub with full info and submission threads 3. Writing Submissions - Dedicated space to post reflections from races + team challenges - Makes it easier to read, reflect, and support each other - Submissions contribute to your points + leaderboard status 4. Call Calendar - Clean and simple layout of monthly team calls - Easy to integrate with your personal calendar 5. Team Race Calendar - Listings for all upcoming team events (e.g. Ironman California, Prairie on Fire, Tribal Trail Fest) - Helps you plan your race year 12–24 months out 6. Classroom + Unlock System - Core lessons are broken into short, digestible formats (video, podcast, writing submission) - Everyone starts with basics: Swim, Bike, Run 101 - Unlock new courses (e.g. Endurance Dad Playbook, Race Guides) as you level up 7. World Map - See where other athletes are located - Build deeper connections with teammates across the globe Action Step: Use the Writing Submissions Channel to post your Week 4 assignment. Or if you just completed Chattanooga 70.3, post your Race Reflection. Let’s level up together — see you on the leaderboard!! -- RD