Fish & Monkeys

Here at Barrel, we spend most of our time slouched over in our chairs in front of our computers. Besides the few pull-ups we manage everyday, we don’t get out as much as we should. So when we found out about a trail run competition a few months back, we thought it’d be a good way to get some fresh air while forcing everyone to start training. Some of us began training very early while others left preparations until the week of.

The Urban Environmental Challenge is a 10K (6.2 mile) trail run in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. In chilly 48-degree weather (it felt much colder), we geared up in our new navy Barrel long-sleeve shirts and got down to business. Avoiding tripping over rocks and slipping on piles of leaves, we weaved our way through the trail loops and successfully completed the race.
Matt Baron and Sei-Wook kept at each others’ pace the entire race. Right, Reggie Soang picks up his prize: a muffin.

Reggie Soang, our resident Sweaty Guinea Pig, finished an impressive 21st place overall and 3rd place in the 20-29 year old age group. Sei-Wook, who was anxious earlier in the week about his ability to finish the race, overcame two severely blistered feet and surpassed his own expectations.

A rare group shot outdoors.

After the race, we went down to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and ordered pitchers of beer and big plates of meat like this one:

A fine way to cap a company outing. We’re hoping we won’t be too sore tomorrow. View all of our times here.