Free Fitness Movement. All you need to do is show up!
Okay, we’re approaching today’s blog a bit differently than usual. If you were there this morning, you know we had a blast at our third annual Turkey Trot 5K. If you weren’t there, we missed you – check the photos for a strong dose of FOMO. We have a homework assignment for you to complete. Don’t worry, I know you all have fun filled, long weekends ahead of you – this shouldn’t take you more than a few minutes.
Connect.
Pretty simple. Show up, work hard, have fun, and connect. November Project was built on connection. Thousands of people every week, around the world (44 cities) get together, meet for the first time or the 50th, and form a unique connection. Our goal is to provide this city with a safe, comfortable, welcoming environment to meet new people, get motivated, step outside your comfort zone, find some accountability, and radiate positivity. Don’t believe me? No worries, I have direct examples:
As the sun rose over Florida Canyon and bounced off the still water of the Bea Evenson Fountain, a tribe of vikings… barbarians? meatheads? he-men? she-women?? …A tribe filled with generally BUFF humans, gathered in the silent morning. We came together, muscles greased, sleeves ripped off, game faces on, and bet your ass WE GOT BUFF!
We are all tribe members of the November Project, World. We make strong connections with our communities at home, and that connectivity travels beyond our borders, to cities all over the world. Because that’s what this movement is all about, right? Bringing us all together under the common banner of sweat, community, accountability, and positivity.
We plan the workout, you show up and put in the work. We could show up with what we feel is the hardest workout we’ve ever constructed, and you could make it the easiest. Or, we could show up with the silliest, easiest workout in NPSD history, and you could throw down and make it the hardest workout of your week. So, let’s meet somewhere in the middle. We’ll keep making fun, HARD workouts, you keep showing up, having fun, and giving it your all. You work harder – your neighbor works harder – the tribe grows stronger together.
Holy shit you guys crushed PR Day this morning. We saw some damn hard work out on that hill, and the support and encouragement to match. But really, why do we put in all that hard work? For personal satisfaction? To tackle goals? In preparation for a race or athletic competition? Maybe for a little more confidence, and pep in your step?
Some mornings bring harder workouts than others. This was easily one of those mornings. 2 loops, and a growing number of pushups, vups, scissor jumps, and bottom half burpees. 40 minutes of work. Hard work. We may be feeling this tomorrow morning…
If you were there, you remember the workout. But there was something you may not have noticed… Bessy and her giant red backpack. Bessy ran with that bag for 40 minutes – no sandbagging, no complaining, no real mention of why she was carrying the bag in the first place. Turns out, Bessy actually listens to us, and respectfully follows the “rules” of November Project. She shows up, busts her ass, encourages the people around her, and NEVER LEAVES HER STUFF! We asked you all to try not to bring things to the workouts, because they get set on the ground, often left, and every once in awhile stolen. In fact, this morning, someone left their sweatshirt and phone. But guess who didn’t leave there stuff, because it never left their back? Bessy. Way to set the example!
Every day we have the opportunity to discover our city, and connect with the beautiful people who call it home. This morning, thanks to the help of our resident historian, Antonette, we all learned a little more about our Wednesday morning playground, Balboa Park. A stunning piece of our city with fascinating history. Now, next time you have friends or family in town visiting, you can let them know about the nudists in the Zoro Garden, or the 58 species of palm in the Jungle, or the world’s largest open-air organ! We got to run, sweat, hug, laugh, further discover our city, and connect. To so many, November Project represents far more than a workout. 43 cities around the world, thousands of members, and countless lives impacted. But don’t take my word for it. Hear what November Project World, Tribe Member X has to say…
Welcome to the jungle
NP’s got fun and games
We got everything you want
Hug me and learn my name
We are the people that can find
anything you need
If you got that money honey
baby we got no need
IN THE JUNGLE, WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
WATCH IT BRING YOU TO YOUR
SHA NA NA NA NA NA KNEES
KNEES
KNEES
KNEES
OH
OOH-UH
I WANNA HEAR YOU SCREAM!!!!
We’re a tribe full of ’em. Good people. At every workout, in every city, every week. People that never cease to amaze, with their selflessness, open minds, and open hearts. Every now and then, someone stands out and makes a little noise with their character, attitude, and actions. The November Project tribe member architype. We usually use the generic name, “tribe member” to describe this person, but today, let’s use the slightly less generic, “Antonette”.