Finish. Strong.

YOU GOT THIS

We’re THIRTY NINE days into this challenge, folks. The point where most people quit is WAY behind you. YOU ARE NOT A QUITTER.

If you’re feeling drained, discouraged, or tempted to throw in the towel, don’t. Keep going. This challenge has never been about who finishes first — it’s about getting everyone across the finish line. We’re just as fired up watching the last teammate hit 2800 as we are cheering on the ones who crushed it early.

I love this quote from Henry Ford:

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”

Let’s keep moving — together.

Every bit of action gets us one step closer to that goal. And forget the numbers for a second — every single post, every RM, every rep? It tells a story.

I’ve got a teammate who logs a 4-mile bike ride nearly every day. Just four miles, right? But to me, it speaks volumes. It tells me he left the comfort of his car and the warmth of a heated seat. He layered up, braved the cold wind, and showed up — not just to the office but to this challenge. His four miles move me to take action.

If you’re not feeling that momentum yet, hang in there — the headwinds are starting to shift. What once felt like a grind may be starting to feel like a tailwind. You’re getting stronger. Closer.

And to help give you an extra push this weekend, we’re throwing in a one-time bonus opportunity:
Work out with a teammate, and you’ll both earn your own RMs plus each other’s. (ex: Go on a 10-mile bike ride with a teammate, and you both get to log 20 miles!) 

Yep, you heard that right — double the miles!

It’s a one-time deal, so make it count.

Bring the energy. Finish strong. LET’S GO!

See you in LA.

– HQer JonBob

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE COUNTDOWN CLOCK??!!
“Wait a minute. WHEN does this challenge end? Did the countdown clock just change? Are the ya-hoos over at HQ just making this stuff up as they go?!!” –a loose paraphrased quote we’ve heard from people, specifically people who are named Season.

Yep, you’re welcome. You have a little more time to hit 2800. Technically, the Lenten season isn’t 40 days*, and neither is this challenge. We built in some rest days and some extra days, and we did tell you about it, but you probably didn’t read it. Oh, and you’re welcome.

In closing: Next Friday, April 18th at 11:59PM, this challenge ends.
*You guys, honestly, I don’t know why Lent isn’t 40 days. From Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter is 46 days. Some hasty Google searching says that Lent used to start the Monday after Ash Wednesday and end the Thursday before Good Friday, but that’s more like 39 days. You know what, you’re not going to lose sleep over this, so let’s just agree that a few extra days to finish this challenge is….good news. 

WHERE ARE WE?
Based on the countdown clock changing and the pace setter pin moving…WHO KNOWS!? We’re solidly in the deserts of the Western United States. LA, we’re almost there. 

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, C’MON
Sharpie in the date Tuesday, April 29, on your calendar. 
For those local to Cincinnati, we’re having a Relentless 2800 Celebration at MadTree in Oakley. Probably from 6-8pm. More details to come. 

SWAG FTW
You’ve earned some sweet swag. Get some and wear it with pride.

DON’T FORGET: PRIZES
Any team that hits that 2800 mark by next Friday at 11:59pm will be entered to win some prizes.

SHOUT OUTS
Let’s hear it for EVERY PERSON WHO ROLLER SKATED (so far)!!

Loretta Mancinelli
Emily Durham
Matt Mancinelli
Katherine Lear
Rachelle Kallenbach
Olivia Kallenbach
Mac Valentine
Jill Marballie

Check out this group of overachievers! A bunch of folks from different Relentless Teams got together and did an Orange Theory class. NICE!

-HQ