94. 2023 USARA Nationals

Thank you for everything.

Nationals were in Vermont this year and it was the hardest one yet.

Annie, Lauren, and Amanda went back to Bentonville to race as a team of three in the Rule of Three bike race. It was the best of times *and* the worst of times.

Annie and Lauren continue their retelling of the saga that is Expedition Ozarks. Settle in, this episode is a long one! *The Retreat at Willow Creek in Athens, Ohio is THE place to relax and restore or host your next event. If you need somewhere that is the perfect biking distance from Athens, ideally tucked in the woods, or that offers the kind of local expertise and event hosting that only owner Jess Kopelwicz can provide, we highly suggest making a reservation! *Next up in the TINAR Race Series is the Pike Lake Ultramarathon on October 28th, 2023. Tough terrain, two distance options, great swag and even better race organization. Sign up at TINARraceseries.com *You can support BRF Barf while getting great Ohio coffee by signing up for a subscription at BellasBeans.com using code 'BRFBARF' and get a free batch of coffee! If you love coffee, you're going to love Bella's Beans.

Annie and Lauren begin the tale of Expedition Ozarks, BRF Barf Racing’s first ever expedition race.

It’s the last week before BRF Barf Racing leaves for Expedition Ozarks. Lauren and Annie are feeling proud, ready, freaked out, grateful, and stressed. The Retreat at Willow Creek in Athens, Ohio is THE place to relax and restore or host your next event. If you need somewhere that is the perfect biking distance from Athens, ideally tucked in the woods, or that offers the kind of local expertise and event hosting that only owner Jess Kopelwicz can provide, we highly suggest making a reservation! Our friends at TINAR Race Series are hosting the annual Trail Running Film Fest, featuring over two hours of incredible films from around the world about the community and spirit of trail running. The Columbus date is April 12 at 6:30pm at the Wild Goose Creative art space, just west of downtown. Learn more at TINARraceseries.com You can support BRF Barf while getting great Ohio coffee by signing up for a subscription at BellasBeans.com using code 'BRFBARF' and get a free batch of coffee! If you love coffee, you're going to love Bella's Beans.

BRF Barf Racing did the Winter Wildcat Rogaine, put on by TanZ Navigation, and Lauren did the Fight for Air climb. Expedition Ozarks is ever present as we get closer to race day… Our friends at TINAR Race Series are hosting the annual Trail Running Film Fest, featuring over two hours of incredible films from around the world about the community and spirit of trail running. The Columbus date is April 12 at 6:30pm at the Wild Goose Creative art space, just west of downtown. Learn more at TINARraceseries.com You can support BRF Barf while getting great Ohio coffee by signing up for a subscription at BellasBeans.com using code 'BRFBARF' and get a free batch of coffee! If you love coffee, you're going to love Bella's Beans.

BRF Barf Racing team members are all stepping up their training with ten weeks to go til Expedition Ozarks. Annie and Lauren discuss having fire in their belly and past struggles. You can support BRF Barf while getting great Ohio coffee by signing up for a subscription at BellasBeans.com using code 'BRFBARF' and get a free batch of coffee! If you love coffee, you're going to love Bella's Beans.

It is the time to train for Expedition Ozark! Annie and Lauren’s motivation is kicking in for the biggest race they’ve ever done. SCRAPE THE SKIN (this is BRF Barf for TRAIN HARD). Ohio Fans! Support BRF Barf while getting great coffee by signing up for a subscription at BellasBeans.com using code 'BRFBARF' and get a free batch of coffee for your first month! If you love coffee, you're going to love Bella's Beans.

Today we’re doing a vibe check. Is that what the kids say?