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@craftsportswear Global Team Manager
I read the trail—
sometimes a few moments ahead.
❤️ @aroasiorecknold

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He vivido mi segunda Western States🇺🇲 y me siento agradecido con Dios 🙏 por permitirme cruzar esa línea de meta en Auburn🔥.

⌚️ Tiempo: 16:26:00

Mil gracias a todos los que formaron parte de esto: familia, tripulación, entrenador, patrocinadores, amigos, Carerateam y a todos los que estuvieron pendientes de mi participación🙌.

Lo vivido en Foresthill fue algo único, Sentir tanto apoyo de la comunidad mexicana 🇲🇽 fue un momento muy especial que llevaré siempre. ¡Gracias!
VIVA MÉXICO 💚..

Es increíble lo motivante que es recibir el apoyo de la gente durante las 100 millas. Cada palabra de ánimo me dio fuerzas para seguir luchando hasta el final💪.

Muchas Gracias Crew , fueron parte fundamental durante todo el día, @abelrecknold , @tommy_rivs , @davidlaney12 🙌💪.

📷 @miguelrua👌 Oraleeee.

@craftsportswear 🇸🇪
@guenergylabs
@yhauswald
@juancarloscareracasas
@c.a.r.m.e.n_1622 mil gracias por todo ❤️❤️
@alextorresp @carmenaguirre0
@ozpexx anduvieron al 💯🤝.
#Western states #100millas

<<🏃‍♂️JupiteRunning⛰️ >>

CI've completed my second Western States 🇺🇸, and I feel incredibly grateful to God 🙏 for allowing me to cross that finish line in Auburn🔥.

⌚️ Time: 16:26:00

A huge thank you to everyone who was part of this journey: my family, crew, coach, sponsors, friends, Carerateam, and everyone who followed and supported me throughout the race. 🙌

What I experienced in Foresthill was truly unforgettable. Feeling so much love and support from the Mexican community 🇲🇽 was incredibly special, and it's a moment I'll always carry with me. Thank you! VIVA MÉXICO 💚

It's amazing how motivating it is to receive so much encouragement during 100 miles. Every cheer and every word of support gave me the strength to keep fighting until the very end. 💪

A very special thank you to my crew—you were a fundamental part of this entire day: @abelrecknold, @tommy_rivs, @davidlaney12 🙌💪

📷 @miguelrua 👌 Oraleeee.

@craftsportswear 🇸🇪
@guenergylabs
@yhauswald
@juancarloscareracasas
@c.a.r.m.e.n_1622 Thank you so much for everything ❤️❤️.
@alextorresp @carmenaguirre0 @ozpexx You all were 💯🤝

#WesternStates #100Miles

<<🏃‍♂️JupiteRunning ⛰️ >> taken in Auburn, California by @abelrecknold

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3 months ago

The lottery finally said yes. After eleven years, Zegama-Aizkorri said yes.

47 years old, mud on my legs, poles in hand — and something I can only describe as pure, undeserved gratitude.
Not everyone gets this. Not everyone who wants it, who trains for it, who shows up year after year asking for a chance, gets to stand on this start line. I know that. I felt it in every step.

There’s a quiet shift that happens somewhere in your forties. You stop chasing the version of yourself you thought you’d be, and you start appreciating the one you actually are. Zegama didn’t just give me a race. It gave me a reminder: this right here, right now— is the privilege.

The mountain waited. So did I.

🥷 @craftsportswear

📸 @ardaneesparza taken in Zegama Aizkorri by @abelrecknold

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4 months ago

No big statements. No dramatic finish lines.
Just another day reminding myself why I never stopped doing this.
Keeping the fire alive with @craftsportswear

📸 @miguelrua 🥷 by @abelrecknold

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5 months ago

The industry moves fast.

Faster every year. New launches. New faces. New narratives. Everyone chasing relevance. Visibility. Momentum. I understand it — that’s part of the game.

But the longer I stay in this world, the more I think about what actually lasts. Hype fades. Algorithms change. Strategies pivot. What remains is trust. Consistency. Real relationships.

Sitting between athletes, brands and communities, I get to see both sides.

Performance matters. Communication matters. Numbers matter. But meaning matters more.

Maybe it’s age. Maybe it’s experience.
Or maybe it’s just wanting to build something that still makes sense five years from now.

Not everything loud is meaningful.

📸 @miguelrua for @craftsportswear taken in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands - Spain by @abelrecknold

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7 months ago

A week that had it all — the chaos, the lights, the runs, the people.
From sunrise miles to pizza nights, from social runs to the marathon itself.
New York never disappoints.

Pop-up store, limited drops, shared miles, and a lot of Craft energy in the city that never stops.

@craftsportswear
@lucia.newyork
@sombraciv taken in New York, New York by @abelrecknold

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a year ago

Mammoth Trail Fest

Between the miles, laughter around the table, the feeling of being part of something bigger. Work and running weaving together, almost the same heartbeat.

Dust on my shoes
light fading behind the peaks
still, I keep smiling.

Mammoth, you’ll stay with me long after the trail ends.

📸 @miguelrua by @abelrecknold

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a year ago

Another UTMB comes to an end.

A week full of emotions, unique moments, and true teamwork. Every picture holds a piece of the story, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this amazing team.

See you next year Chamonix! taken in Chamonix, France by @abelrecknold

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a year ago

Tuscany moved, and we tried to keep up.

Feet danced on dusty trails, laughter spilled into the hills, and the light—oh, the light—did its part. Miles blurred into memories, frames into stories.

Would we do it again? In a heartbeat! taken in Tuscany, Italy by @abelrecknold

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2 years ago

Cham peaks
Diligence, love –and unity
Hearts rise like the sun.

> @craftsportswear 🫡

📷 @miguelrua taken in Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France by @abelrecknold

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2 years ago

Just wrapped up an unforgettable weekend at the legendary Western States 100!

Some Craft team members came together like never before, proving that teamwork truly makes the dream work. From crewing at aid stations to crossing that epic finish line, the united effort was nothing short of inspiring. Here's to an amazing adventure and many more to come! 💪

#CraftTeam #WesternStates100 taken in Western States Endurance Run by @abelrecknold

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2 years ago

In the realm of art, imperfections can enhance the aesthetic experience.

In a world driven by reason and logic, there is an undeniable allure to the irrational beauty found in imperfections. These imperfections defy the expectations and conventions of perfection, challenging our preconceived notions and inviting us to see the world through a different lens. It also serve as reminders of the ephemeral nature of life. They remind us that nothing lasts forever and that embracing the fleeting moments of beauty can be far more fulfilling than striving for an unattainable ideal.

It is this very imperfection that makes the landscape awe-inspiring and breathtaking.

📸🖼️ @miguelrua
📍Coruxo, Vigo
🗓️ November 24, 2023 taken in Parque Forestal Coruxo by @abelrecknold

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3 years ago

New York or nowhere!

That's what it feels like to breathe the vibrant air of the Big Apple, especially as the New York City Marathon approaches. This city, with its sky-scraping skyscrapers, bustling streets and neighborhoods full of character, is transformed into a stage for humanity and endurance.

But the real magic of the city is its people. People of all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds come together in a single cry of encouragement, of support, of love. They show you that New York is more than a place, it's a feeling, an attitude, a way of life.

The New York City Marathon is a mirror of the city: challenging, diverse, vibrant and absolutely breathtaking. It's a reminder that in life, just like in a marathon, it's not about how fast you get there, it's about the experience of the journey.

We’ll be back next year!

#craftsportswear
#tcsnycmarathon

📸 @miguelrua 🔥🗽 taken in New York, New York by @abelrecknold

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