Since the idea of Team Sherpa was first envisioned, the above logo has been the representative feature for our efforts in fundraising through outdoor adventure. In selling dvd copies of "48," we used hiking as an avenue for fundraising, hence the hiking boot print with the heart in the sole. As the years have gone by, while we are still hiking and using foot travel as a way to spread good will; our message has changed as has the overall means of transportation. So, after 5 years of the old Team Sherpa logo, it's time to thank the old and welcome the new. So without further adieu, I'd like to present to you the new Team Sherpa Ultra-Running Logo.
The new logo features the silhouette of a runner wearing the trademark red hat I typically wear in races. The stride in the runners legs forms the "A" in Human. The words "Human Potential" are prominently featured front and center. With a red mountain profiles in the back. This all is to symbolize our love of mountains and the outdoors as well as to continue to convey our overall message of Human Potential being within us all and it has no limit. The heart remains in Team Sherpa Ultra Running and we of course thank Brooks for their continued support. This will be the front of the new Team Sherpa shirts. I love it and I hope you do too.
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UPDATES:
The Streak
The running streak ended after 33 days with a run of 1 mile or more. Words cannot describe how hard it has been to re-start the month of February knowing that I won't be running everyday in 2010, or even this month. It's even tougher to get a new streak going however, as I write this, I'm 3 long days in to a new streak eyeing the chance to break 33.
Barkley
I am currently #1 on the Barkley waiting list, hoping one more person will drop from the race and give me their spot in the line-up. Regardless, I'm excited yet terrified, unsure of what awaits me in the mountains of Tennessee at the end of March. Either way, it's going to be one hell of a way to start the 2010 ultra-season.
Wasatch
This past weekend, the Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance run held it's selection lottery in Utah. I was very pleased to find out I was one of the over 270 individuals (380+ applicants) to be chosen to run in the event. It looks like the slam is going to happen!
So here is to new beginnings and the excitement that surrounds the 2010 Ultra-Season!
SJ
New logo looks great, Sherpa (having been privy to some of it's evolution). :-) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteyeah that's the risk of ending a streak. restarting it is soooo hard and painful. I'm currently working on my fourth streak (of 21+days), which means I've ended three streaks. It takes months for me to build the motivation it takes to restart a streak..
ReplyDeleteLove the new logo, and congrats on getting in! I am sure you will get into Barkley too...can't WAIT to read that race report!
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