11/01/2026
This month we’re excited to announce CeCe Prine as our athlete of the month. I have always loved to exercise. It wasn’t until college that I was introduced to activities that synced my love for physical activity and my passion for the outdoors through mountain biking, climbing, and skiing. My craving for adventure found its muse. Moving forward in life, getting married, becoming a mom, and having a full time teaching career prompted me to adapt to different activities like yoga, strength classes, and running. Running has been a great way to get my sweat on, to be part of a healthy community, while releasing daily tension and lifting my spirits. Over time, my fondness for long distances and time outside led me to ultrarunning. Please note, I am not an amazing athlete. I do not break records, or even podium. But I am consistent. I love having yearly fitness goals, training cycles and plans, to keep things exciting and motivating.
This past year, I decided to take advantage of the challenges Elemental promotes including the level boards. I started focusing more on strength, less on running, and signed up for the StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor workshop. What I discovered is that:
1) even as a 53 year old woman I can get stronger,
2) kettlebell training improved my running, and
3) my whole body feels tighter and stronger.
This all is important to me. I’m entering a new phase of adulthood as our kids are heading out on their own. I feel like I’m being given an opportunity to return to some of the backcountry adventures that I put on hold. To me, movement is medicine. It’s also the key to endless adventures, going to new places, and meeting ordinary people doing amazing things.
