“I can’t put into words how stoked and touched I am to be named Athlete of the Month for October. This honor means so much to me, and I want to shout out the coaches and my amazing teammates for being like family and for always pushing me to be the best I can be. First off, big love to our awesome coach, Coach Robin. When I started this marathon build, I was pretty skeptical about being able to PR this course with just coming off a triathlon build and having a shorter time frame to focus on solely running. But I kept following and trusting the plan that Coach Robin gave me. And you know what? Towards the end, I’ve never felt stronger and more confident in my running, which allowed me to be super consistent on race day! That 18-minute marathon PR? It’s a product of our collective effort and commitment to the process. Those early mornings or late nights, the grind, the stretching, the meticulous details – they played a crucial role in helping me achieve that incredible 18-minute marathon PR. It’s proof that every little effort adds up to something truly special. To my triathlon family, you all rock! We’ve trained together, sweat together, and celebrated victories together. It’s these moments that make us stronger as a team and push me to be better every day. Our triathlon group feels like home, and I couldn’t be prouder to represent it. This honor motivates me to keep pushing my boundaries and to keep chasing those dreams. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this recognition. Let’s keep doing what we do best – supporting each other and crushing those races together.”