My Dearest NYC Tribe and Greater November Project Family,
It’s tough to put into words what the last 3+ years have meant to me. I’ll start with a little history for those who are new to November Project — and seasoned veterans can enjoy a little trip down memory lane.
This story doesn’t begin without a fiery kid from North Carolina taking a chance on the Big Apple. Mr. Paul Leak had been to New York City one time, and he spent his entire trip handing out backpacks to high school kids inside the 168th Street Armory in Washington Heights. Then, in the summer of 2013, Paul took a leap of faith and accepted a role as an intern at New York Road Runners, where I was working at the time. A few months into the job, Paul sent me a video about New Balance’s “Runovation” campaign — which is how I first learned about this free fitness movement called November Project. That’s when Paul said, “Hey, we should do this in New York City!”
