STRONG THIS SUMMER, IN REAL LIFE
On Sunday, August 10, Strong This Summer came to life in the best way possible -- surrounded by people who’ve been showing up, putting in the work, and proving that consistency changes more than just your body.
We gathered for our first-ever in-person event in San Diego, the home base of my trainer, Natalie, and her husband. It’s a space usually filled with San Diego’s pro athletes, but for one day it belonged to us, a group of women and men committed to getting stronger in every sense of the word.
More Than Just a Workout
We split the day into two sessions -- a morning workout with friends, creators, and wellness influencers, and an afternoon session with Strong This Summer customers and community members.
The workouts were challenging, but the energy was unmatched. High-fives flew between sets, encouragement rang out across the gym, and laughter broke up the sweat. Many of you told me it was the push you didn’t know you needed, proof that showing up with the right people can take your training to the next level.
Recovery, Connection, and Gratitude
After each session, we slowed things down. Guests rotated through recovery stations -- cold plunge, sauna, and stretching -- while catching their breath and connecting. Those conversations, between people who had just met, felt as impactful as the workouts themselves. More than a few of you left with new friends, and maybe a little soreness to share, too.
Everyone went home with a gift bag filled with clean, thoughtful products from Vuori, Cymbiotika, Aloha, Primally Pure, Kosas, Joggy, Sienna Swim, and more. It was our way of saying thank you -- for trusting the program, showing up for yourself, and believing in what we’re building here.
Why This Day Mattered
Strong This Summer began as a way to share the training structure and mindset that changed my own life. But it’s become something much bigger -- a community that keeps each other accountable, celebrates progress, and reminds us that strength is built one consistent choice at a time.
Seeing your progress in person, hearing how the program has helped you feel stronger, more confident, and more in control -- that’s the real win. This event was living proof that the work we do together online has lasting impact offline.
To everyone who came -- whether you drove 20 minutes or across state lines -- thank you. And to everyone following along from home, you’re part of this too. The strength you’re building is real, and it matters.
This was our first Strong This Summer event, but it won’t be our last.
More to come. xo
