Today is #GlobalRunningDay and we celebrated it the best way we know how – by running (or biking or walking or cartwheeling, etc.)!!!!
On Global Running Day 2 years ago Jesse told me if I were a type of salt I would be the kind that’s really, really exfoliating. I barely knew him and was scared of him so it took me about a month to be like, “that was really weird,” and by then, of course, he denied that he ever said it. But you guys know the truth.
Perhaps more importantly, on Global Running Day 2 years ago I finally got to thank Bill Kwok for telling me about November Project and therefore turning me into a runner. I got to tell him that he changed my life forever, that he indirectly introduced me to my best friends, the man I would fall in love with, and countless tribemates I would bite, hug, kiss, cry with, yell with, squat on a trail with, fail with, and kick ass with.
Climbing up to Dante’s Peak this morning, all I could think about was how lucky I am to get to experience running as a team sport. I get to run to the top of a peak and admire the view with people who have cheered me on all the way. I get to struggle through difficult runs with others who have been there too. I get to be vulnerable and proud and work hard on a foggy morning and start my day the best way I know how. Running is the best, but running with you guys tops it all.
If you’re going to #5ummit, let’s bring the fucking weirdness and love that is NP-LAX and wave our freak flag so high!!!!! We are going to crush it on Mount Whatchamacallit like the fierce runners we are!!!
If you’re holding down the fort at home, have the time of your life with babysitters Steph and Bryan, and Annie Kelly at #slummit!!!! The FOMO is incredibly real. And so is my love for all of you.
NEWS:
- If you’re going to Summit, the Friday workout at Harvard Stadium will start at 6 am!! NOT 6:30!
- June Homework is to take ≥10 and spend it stretching and/or foam rolling. If you’re like me and you need a little google doc to keep you accountable then check this out: June Stretchy Stretch
