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Bosco Layne, formerly of November Project Boston, was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident and passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Bosco was heavily involved with the November Project cities of Boston, Providence, and Worcester. Bosco was a talented individual and artist, from tattoos, paint crew, November Project tags, and even medal design. Bosco designed both the tag for November Project’s 2019 Summit in Las Vegas and the 2019 teal buff.
TL;DR: November Project is searching for its next members of the board of directors. Read on for more details!
BACKGROUND
Not only is November project a volunteer-run organization but it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. With that, a board of directors is not only required, but is instrumental in its success because they provide strategic guidance, oversight, and accountability. Unlike a co-leader role or a committee that may be formed within an NP community (such as a social committee), a nonprofit board is different because they have a fiduciary responsibility, both legal and ethical, as representatives of the organization.
This survey is the one of several November Project Brooklyn and New York City surveys to get a feel for what is going right and what we need to do better. This first survey is focused on what made members, both current and past, feel included or excluded at November Project workouts and events.
Thank you to the 86 people who participated and took the time to fill out the November Project Brooklyn and NYC survey. You spoke (or in this case typed) and we, the co-leaders, listened (read). The co-leaders from both Brooklyn and NYC met individually as a city and then jointly to discuss your comments and how we can try and make November Project a better place for everyone. We appreciate the kind words, constructive criticism, or just general feelings shared. Below are the New York co-leaders’ summary and action plan based on what you all told us.
To our November Project NYC + Brooklyn members and the broader NP community,
As some of you are aware, NYRR has cancelled its NYC Half, originally scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th. We know this is very disappointing news for many members of our community, especially those finishing up long, winter training schedules and who have been excited to run and/or cheer on this race. That said, we do also understand NYRR’s decision in response to the developing COVID-19 situation here in NYC and its surrounding areas. While we might joke “safety, third (priority)” from time to time here at November Project, the safety and security of not only our members, but also of the wider running community in NYC and beyond, is truly of the utmost importance.
November Project NYC is kicking of 2020 with some track events because #trackisback! Bust Your Astoria will happen this Saturday, January 11th at 10:15am at the recently renovated Astoria Track in Astoria, Queens. The meet will have several events:
Sign up for the events here.
For those who are inexperienced or completely new to track distances allow me to explain:
-A full lap on a track is 400 meters, we use the metric system for track because it’s much easier than saying a lap is 1312.34 feet. Four laps is 1600 meters. If you want to run a mile it’s 1609.34 meters so just a little bit longer than 4 laps.
-A 4×4 is relay where four people each run one lap, 400 meters, around a track. Four people running 400 meters is shortened to 4×4.
Guest blog post written by Emily Guth
In 2015, I was working at a running store in the Meatpacking neighborhood, right next to where the Pride Festival is set up. I was working Pride weekend, so I took my lunch break to walk through the festival. I hadn’t come out yet, and it would be another year before I would. I remember wandering through the festival, seeing so many people confident in who they were. I desperately wanted to run up to someone, anyone, and say, “Hi, I think I might be gay, can you help me?” But I wasn’t ready to say that yet, so I didn’t. I got some free rainbow beads and went back to work. Definitely wasn’t feeling ‘proud.’
Guest blog written by NYC’s very own April Cargill:
After quitting a 20 plus year heavy cigarette smoking habit I started run/walking for 30 mins at the Harlem YMCA on the treadmill to take the edge off. It absolutely worked because I traded in that addiction for a new addiction. I went to the Y at least 6 days a week for a couple of years. My run/walking turned into an hour of running each day.
Listen up NP this is your official save the date for The North Face Endurance Challenge Series NY May 4th and May 5th (your actual invite was lost in the mail, condolences). This race series is hosted at Bear Mountain, on a picturesque spot on the Hudson River. For those who haven’t been or heard about this race series (*gasp*) here’s what you need to know.
For those of you who haven’t spent the last half hour Googling what St. Patrick’s Day REALLY is (no, just me?) I found a few really interesting fun facts. While I am no match for Rob’s Fun Fact Friday, here it is:
While St. Patrick’s Day was originally and is customarily celebrated by a big feast and lifting the rules of Lent for one day (meaning allowing everyone to eat and drink to their hearts’ desire), North America began the tradition of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the 18th century (then spreading to Ireland in 1903).
Many of us do a lot of talking: at work, with friends, or, in our case, telling you what workout the work is and yes, THAT many burpees. That’s a whole bunch of talking.
But how often do you listen to someone? I mean truly listen. Not waiting for someone to stop blabbering on so you can make your own funny comment or tell your interesting story. I mean listen to every word someone is telling you and the meaning behind it.