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Last month, the Running Lights team embarked on a exciting trip to North Carolina, where we joined forces with professional lacrosse player Nick Rowlett at the Carolina Chaos Homecoming tournament. Our mission? To energize the event, connect with fans, and spread the word about the refreshing power of Running Lights energy drinks. Buckle up as we dive into the highlights of our action-packed weekend! ⚡️ Pouring Samples at the Running Lights Booth The RL booth buzzed with excitement as attendees flocked to sample our lineup of low-sugar energy beverages. From the zesty Citrus to the invigorating Berry Lemonade, our drinks provided the perfect boost for lacrosse enthusiasts, and furry friends alike! 🥍 Lacrosse Thrills and Nick Rowlett’s Grit The tournament unfolded on the field as the Chaos took down the California Redwoods in a nail-biting 12-11 finish. Nick, our honorary Running Lights ambassador, dominated the faceoffs, winning hearts along with ground balls. His extreme grit and competitive spirit stood out—qualities that mirror our brand’s commitment to perseverance. 🏆 Carolina Miners: Crushing It After Nick’s Pep Talk The next day, we witnessed the Carolina Miners—the local youth lacrosse team—take the field. Their determination was palpable, fueled by Nick Rowlett’s inspiring pep talk. Nick, with his championship experience, urged them to play with heart and hustle. And guess what? The Miners crushed their game, leaving us in awe. These young athletes embody the spirit of hard work, just like our Running Lights family. 🌟 Our North Carolina adventure was a whirlwind of energy, camaraderie, and lacrosse magic. We tip our hats to Nick Rowlett, the Chaos, and the Miners for making this an unforgettable weekend. As Running Lights continues to light up the sports world, we’re reminded that it’s not just about the drink—it’s about the moments we share, the connections we forge, and the victories we celebrate as we push further. Stay energized, stay connected, and keep shining bright with Running Lights! 🌟 Learn more about our ambassadors, including Nick Rowlett, on our Ambassadors page .   View the full gallery of photos from this weekend >>

Hold onto your paddles, folks! The Running Lights Team just took the trip of a lifetime up to the Valenti Picklebarn in Rochester, New York. Keep reading to hear all about our adventure! 🏓 🥒 Where Paddles Meet Thunder Imagine a barn—no, not your average hay-and-horses kind of barn. This one’s got sunbeams streaming through the rafters, pickleball courts buzzing, and a vibe that screams, “Game on!” Welcome to the Valenti Picklebarn in Penfield, New York. The Backstory Back in 1941, this barn was rebuilt after burning down. Like a phoenix with a wicked backhand, it rose from the flames stronger than before. Paul and his wife, Amanda, moved into the barn in 2015 and immediately got to work turning into a slice of pickleball heaven! Paddle Battles and Touch Tennis At the Valenti Picklebarn, the Running Lights team showed up for some friendly competition. Pickleball—a delightful blend of tennis, badminton, and ping pong—had everyone laughing and sweating. And then there was touch tennis—a fast-paced, dynamic game that kept everyone on their toes. The Valenti family proved to be formidable opponents! 🎾 Next Up at the Picklebarn From lessons to tournaments to the Rochester Pickleball League, the Valentis always have more ways to get involved at the Picklebarn. Check out their upcoming tournament schedule to learn more. Not in the area but looking to support? Gear up on everything from rackets to t-shirts using the the Valenti's partner promo codes . The Verdict Valenti Picklebarn isn’t just a place; it’s a feeling. It’s where paddles find purpose, laughter echoes off the walls, and friendships are forged over sweaty high-fives. So next time you’re in Rochester, follow the sound of pickleball banter. Oh, and don't forget to fuel up with Running Lights! 😉 ⚡️ Cheers, The Running Lights Team

By Kaelyn Jenny https://www.instagram.com/kaelyn.jenny/?next=%2F Big mountains are fun. Big mountains are scary. I have always found that climbing tracks a fine line between having the time of your life and wanting to be anywhere in the world except on the mountain suffering from the wind, cold, and altitude. I have been climbing for close to two years now, and I still find myself feeling nervous before every big climbing trip. I am currently gearing up to climb Kilimanjaro in January and although “Kili” is technically less challenging and not as tall as other mountains I have climbed, I still find myself feeling some pressure. The face of Alpamayo as seen from Col Camp. Alpamayo is supposed to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world (I personally agree with this designation). This is one of the most beautiful camps I have ever slept in, and is also quite high at 18,000 ft/5,400 m. We climbed the Ferrari Route in early June 2023 and traversed the knife edge ridge with a 2,000 ft drop on either side to reach the 19,512 ft/5,947 m summit. Climbing up the flutes of the face was an amazing experience I will never forget. Going from Col Camp to the summit then all the way back down to base camp took about 16 hours. People often ask me what could possibly be appealing about battling altitude sickness while climbing in sub-zero temperatures in the middle of the night, with wind gusts strong enough to knock you off-balance. This is a tough question to answer until you’ve experienced what it’s like to climb big mountains. I think there is a thrill in the simplicity. Even with all of the high-tech gear, climbing mountains puts you in a situation where it is really just about you and nature. Whether or not you are successful comes down to your mental and physical abilities and if the mountain and the weather will allow you to climb on that particular day. The weather and the mountain are completely out of your control and all you can do is try to read the mountain and make the best decisions you can on any given day to climb as high as possible but still get down alive. There’s nothing else to worry about besides your relationship to the mountain, you feel removed from your normal responsibilities and society. There is something incredibly liberating about that. Coming down from a hard fought but successful summit is also always a celebratory experience in itself. Our camp site at Alpamayo Col Camp. We spent 1.5 nights here (we woke up at midnight the second night to start our climb). The sunsets were fire and there were incredible 360° views. Camping on snow can be tough. At this particular camp it was blazing hot during the day with no shelter from the sun being on the col, but as soon as the sun went down the temperatures dropped quickly. Although I have some good climbing experience under my belt at this point, I always feel pressure in preparing for a big climbing trip. For me, training has always been a balance of being physically prepared but not injuring myself or overdoing it to a point where I am not able to climb. Climbing a mountain requires very particular types of strength. Climbers need to be generally strong and able to be on their feet for hours at a time (my longest climbs have been 18 hours of steady movement). They also need to be mentally strong and able to know their physical boundaries and mentally navigate within those boundaries. There’s always times in training or climbing when I physically feel that I can’t go on or push any harder, but oftentimes what feels like a physical boundary is simply a mental one. When I’m training or climbing I try not to think too big. Breaking training up into days and weeks and focusing on what you’re going to do that one day or one week to train helps me to not get overwhelmed. Similarly, when I’m on a big climb, I break it up into hours or even steps or minutes. When you know you have 18 hours of climbing ahead of you, this thought alone can be incredibly daunting. However, when you mentally break up the climb and think “I just need to walk for one more hour before I take a break” or “I just need to get over that ridge and then I can rest for a few minutes” - it is much more manageable mentally. Stunning view of Quitaraju from Col Camp. Alpamayo and Quitaraju share a Basecamp, Moraine Camp, and Col Camp. Quitaraju is less often climbed compared to its much more famous neighbor, Alpamayo. You can see our teams’ guides pictured in the center/left. We did not end up attempting Quitaraju in order to save our energy for our main objective, a peak close by called Artesonraju (you’ve seen this mountain in the Paramount Pictures logo). There was also some avalanche activity on the face of Quitaraju and we weren’t sure we wanted to make the approach to the face through deep snow only to turn around due to poor/unsafe conditions on the face. Big mountains are, evidently, big. Nonetheless, we can break them down into manageable pieces both in training for them and climbing them. I look forward to sharing more about my past experiences on big mountains and about preparing for and climbing Kilimanjaro. Whether or not you have any interest in climbing mountains, I think the mentality surrounding climbing can be applied to many things in life. One of my favorite books, Annapurna by Maurice Herzog, is the story of an epic adventure to climb the first 8,000 m peak (one of the 14 tallest mountains in the world). Herzog ends the book with the line “There are other Annapurnas in the lives of men.” Even if you never climb a big mountain, you will surely encounter big hurdles in your life and will have to overcome them. Hopefully sharing a little bit about my journey and experiences on big mountains will be inspiring to someone, or if nothing else, be an interesting read. Please leave a comment or give this post a like if you want to hear more. Running Lights has been a great part of my mountaineering journey so consider giving them a try if you haven't already!