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Jess Schroeder (Swank)

@jess_swank

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Wife • Mom • Runner • Lifter
Proof that you can be anxious, overwhelmed, and still do big things.
Buckle up for the ride.

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I can say with a high level of confidence (and a little prejudice) that my wife absolutely nailed this Wedding Anniversary gift. I wonder what @pokemon thinks?

The past few years have gone by quicker than I could have ever expected, but I would not have wanted to spend them with anyone else. I love you and I can wait for the rest of this #journeytogether

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Adults weren't the only ones having fun last weekend.

Tag someone who's raising a future OCR racer.

#midwestocr #obstaclecourseracers #ocrkids #obstaclerace #familyfun

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Just a group of people looking to forge their own path.

Sometimes their is no blueprint for what you’re trying to accomplish.

It’s hard to know if you’re on the right path.

I’ll tell you one thing - it helps to have people chasing their dreams in your corner.

Today’s call we all shared what is currently working for us.

It’s nice to hear so many different perspectives and approaches.

Success isn’t one path.

Join our calls every Wednesday at 9am pst. (Premium members)

Join through the link in the bio.

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We could watch this on loop all day. 😂 (VOLUME UP)

Adults come for the challenge. Kids come for THIS.
Whatever obstacle you're facing, big or small, sometimes the best move is to just laugh your way through it.

#midwestocr #obstaclecourseracing #ocrkids

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Who knew CrossFitters could be so inspiring? Honestly we did. They show up and show out and we are so excited to have so many amazing athletes at our ultra.

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Quality > quantity, I count at least 5 PRs between the three of us which is HUGE

Congratulations to @jess_swank and @notsamjones_ !!

Before CrossFit I was doing pull-ups in a park and lifting weights in my basement

Even now lifting weights is usually 50% of my training and a lot of it is still done in my basement

My favorite is when the kids tag along and workout with me

For tracking I’ve used pen/paper, notes app, even writing PRs on my wall with a sharpie (actually kinda cool)

I was never consistent

Since building WODsApp I have never missed logging a lift

Whether I’m at home or at the gym I can look up what I did last week, last month, or last year in seconds

I don’t have to scramble around to find a notebook or dig around in my notes app

Everything is in one place, searchable, easy to find, easy to make sense of

DM me to get the beta app and start logging your lifts consistently!

#crossfit #lifting

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When you ask CrossFitters to do an ultra, I’m not sure what else you can expect. 😂

Ultra marathons are typically geared toward runners, but with my background in CrossFit and @saddleupcrossfit hosting the event, we’ve basically created an ultra for CrossFitters.

So naturally, I had to test their ultra knowledge and find out just how they’re preparing for race day.

Spoiler alert: CrossFitters gonna CrossFit. 😂

October 24. 14 hours. One-mile loop. Come see what happens.

#ValleyAndVictory #26VV14 #CrossFit #UltraMarathon

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We broke sub 60! Thank you to everyone who dusted off the old track shoes and went all out for one lap 😎

These challenges are fun as heck and we’re gunna keep’m coming!

I predict some heavy weights in the next challenge 🤔

If you missed it, go run a 400 and let me know your score!

Winners may get a t-shirt if @solly_wods ever finishes our high res logos!

Join WODsApp and partake in the some friendly competition!

#crossfit

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Day 4 of 30 day -1 mile a day challenge….

Canadian wildfires had other plans today.🔥💨

I was gearing up for a long outdoor ride, but with the air quality looking like a setup for a post-apocalyptic movie, I had to pivot and change things up….

No excuses, so I took the hustle indoors to the YMCA and got the miles in anyway.🏃‍♂️

How are you adapting to the hazy smoke today?

#wisconsin #noexcuses #adaptandovercome #growth #motivational

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1 MILE A DAY. NO EXCUSES. 🥾🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️

We are officially on Day 3 of the 30-Day Challenge! The goal is simple: get out and move for at least **one mile a day**—whether you run, walk, bike, or ruck.

Huge shoutout to @jess_swank and @watchjensrun for jumping in early. But we need more of you!

Who is committing today? Drop a “I’M IN” in the comments below! 👇

🎧 Do you need some company while you put the work in? Head over to your favorite streaming platform and queue up the **Grit Locker Podcast** to keep your mind locked in while you log your miles.

#gritlocker #resilience #growth #mindsetshift #30daychallange

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Just a few of the ladies that we've had the pleasure of getting to see crush it on the course. To all the women of OCR, keep kicking butt out there!

Tag an OCR woman who inspires you!

#racereadyobstacles #womenofocr #ocr #strongwomen #obstaclecourseracing #obstacleracing #ocrcommunity #internationalwomensday #womenathletes

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I’ve spent the last couple days trying to think of how to put this event into words for everyone to understand the feelings and emotions behind it…and then I realize that it’s just not possible. And that is what makes events like this SO unique and so rewarding and special. You just can’t put it into words where others can hear it all and be like oh yea, that makes sense now. Mostly I’ve been told I’m crazy and insane (which I take as compliments of course). But you just can’t explain the preparation (or lack of), the nerves, the excitement, the stories told and laughs shared, the delirious and hallucinations, the snacks eaten and fuel taken every hour, the bike bell every 5 minutes, the talks that got us through walks, the gorgeous sunrise that put the biggest smile on my face, 46 miles before sunlight, being able to see without a lamp, hitting a checkpoint, fruit snacks, the rush of adrenaline setting off on the next mini adventure to the next check point, the gorgeous forest we hiked through, the worry of not being able to shuffle anymore, walking with poles for 20 miles, the stranger who reassured that I got this and even though I’m sure he lied he said I looked strong, the total mental breakdown and panic attack that I may not physically be able to move anymore, the love of friends and my girlfriend to stay on a video call with me to bring me back to reality and give me hope again that I got this shit and I can do hard things, seeing the road, seeing @gsmgbf and the group at the finish line cheering me on when had almost zero expectations of even finishing, 7th overall, 3rd female, the next person being 2 hours after me, the finish line hugs which brought every single emotion out of me, a beer and a coffee and a nap in the car, the biggest blisters I’ve ever seen, knowing I not only finished this for myself but also for PFC Chad Trimble. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. It was an honor. Saying I would never do this again and most likely signing up for next year. Do things that scare you. I promise they are worth it.

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