Free Fitness Movement. All you need to do is show up!
An early January Wednesday such as today reminds me of my first NP workout three years ago. I can’t say I remember all of the workout, but I have a few vivid memories:
At the end of this thing I’d later learn was called “The Bounce” there was A LOT of yelling during a call-and-response. It sounded a bit jumbled to me. What. Were. They. Yelling?
So, it’s November. NOVEMBER. As in … the first word in our name! It has meaning, folks. You see, these two guys in Boston…
(OK, OK, you might know the story. And if you don’t, check this out or The Book.)
Anyway, November is a big month in NP lore. We’re also celebrating our 4th Birthday this month, Nov. 11 to be exact — change that “interested” in the Facebook event to a “going” asap! It’s going to be EPIC. Stay tuned. #JustShowUp. You know the drill.
Running, in a sense, is poetry in motion.
It’s creative. It’s explorative. There’s no wrong way to do it. Every step is different. Every gait varies. Everyone runs at their own pace, and for their own reasons.
CONNECTION.
So why am I spouting off about running & poetry on a Friday morning? Because for the first time in November Project DC history — and maybe in November Project Worldwide history — we are holding a POETRY CONTEST! That’s right. From now until next Friday, Aug. 25, send us your poems, your haikus, your limericks. We’ll feature them throughout next week* and then choose three winners who will receive free entry into the Baltimore Running Festival Oct. 21.
Recruiting. It’s not easy. Whether you’re a college sports coach, a job recruiter, a volunteer recruiter, or a November Project recruiter, it’s hard. Everyone is moving so fast. No one has time for you. No one wants to listen to you.
Wrong. WRong. WRONG!
Without further ado, get to know Thom Mukri, November Project DC’s master recruiter. Don’t worry — all of his tactics are clean. No investigations needed.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: any age, any fitness level, any background — everyone is welcome at November Project DC and everyone can and will have a positive experience. Some might even take inspiration from NP back to their neighborhoods. Without further ado, this is Emily’s story.
Everyone, Saturday is almost here. Saturday, as you might know, is the North Face Endurance Challenge — DC (aka best) edition, aka we take over the trails at Algonkian Park with several friends from all around the world, too.
Saturday is gonna be hype. Saturday is also gonna be HOT. Like 91 degrees in April HOTTT.