Our world shapes us as much as we shape our world. That is something I can't stop thinking about as I process the wild and wonderful miles I spent with some of my best friends this past weekend (November 7th-8th 2020). It strikes me that, like so much in life, the pursuit of achieving dreams is a journey best traveled with good company. Successfully surrounding yourself with supportive, talented, thoughtful, and dedicated people is the cornerstone of growth. And like I've written before in reference to other races, this race didn't begin on the 7th, it started sometime in April. Last year, after running the Bryce Canyon 100 , I decided that I would race locally this year. Focus on local races and training on local trails. Give back to the people and places that have shaped me. 50ks and 50 milers would be easy to find. I knew I really wanted to run Brett Sherfy's Gateway 50k and (crew schedule permitting) take another crack at Eastern Divide 50k. But the