As we wrap 2020: a year of struggle, unrest, and uncertainty, it is time to reflect on the lessons, growth and evolution we are going through. As a human race and as individuals we have experienced devastating pain this year. As an athlete, I continue to draw on my trail experiences to help guide me during challenges. Rich Roll once asked me, "what is your relationship with pain?" and my response: "pain is my teacher." It is through hardship and struggle that we strengthen, evolve and grow. This year, my evolution involved embracing stillness and leaning into one of my navigational handrails of "Less = More" with less travel, less movement and more personal, internal development. What is essential and important to me has become more crystalized.
Rusch Ventures, Rebecca's Private Idaho and Be Good Foundation have also evolved this year in meaningful and rewarding ways. Through a revised and hybrid format, RPI and Giddy Up Challenge were able to reach, educate and inspire people in 11 countries around the world. I'm proud of that effort because our physical health is directly related to our mental health. Being a catalyst for others to heal and grow through sport is by far my most important work. The Be Good Foundation also made meaningful impact in grants and fundraising efforts focused on Covid relief, increasing diversity in cycling, expanding access to cycling for more people and continuing to clear bombs along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos. I know many people want to just forget the pain of 2020. Instead, I suggest you open embrace the pain of 2020 and use the hardship as your teacher. Use the lessons and the struggle to develop your resilience, then transfer that new found strength to Be Good efforts for yourself and your community. Let's do this together. I'm looking forward to more evolution and impact with you!
Be Good,
Help Us Reach Our End Of Year Goal!
We are not done yet with our 2020 Be Good goals! Help us hit our target this year and be part of our mission to use our bicycles as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. This is the time of year where we are typically riding in Laos for our annual MTB LAO trip. From the lessons of 2020, we know that even if we aren't physically in a place together, we can still connect and make a difference in the world.
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I'm headed out on another winter adventure! Jay P's Fat Pursuit was the first winter bike expedition I ever did years ago. This year's race is a fully self supported 200km "do-it-on-your-own winter adventure"that I'll be racing alongside my husband. I credit Jay for getting me involved with winter bike packing which ultimately led to me completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 2x! This year's event will be a true winter self support test for me!
Stayed tuned for more details on my race and check out my blog for winter training and racing tips!
Episode Description: "In this conversation, she and Payson talk about using success as springboard for pursuing projects outside of cycling, and why it's important to her to keep pushing the boundaries of her sport alongside running her own charitable foundation Be Good."
Join us on the wild and gritty adventure that is RPI. Remember, it's not just about world-class terrain and challenging yourself on two wheels…It's also about a big, communal event and raising funds to support bike-related causes from Idaho to Africa and beyond. For 2021, you can join us in Idaho, ride your own course globally and train with us for 8 weeks in RPI Basecamp! Our RPI community is growing and we want you to be part of it. We are global and intimate at the same time and that's a pretty special thing. Giddy Up!
It's the season of giving to yourself and your loved ones! Order your gifts now from the official Rusch Shop
New Podcast! Join me, host Patrick VanHorn, Liv Racing Pro Athlete Serena Bishop Gordon, and my coach Tim Cusick as we talk about the BaseCamp program created by Tim and why he started it!
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