Free Fitness Movement. All you need to do is show up!
Are you levee for it?
Earlier this week, the following conversation took place between Matt, Alex and me.
The idea was initially attempted a few weeks ago when I played only Taylor Swift songs at the levee, but that time was on a whim. This time would be different.
This time, we had wigs, a planned playlist, and an EPIC workout to go with it. And don’t forget the BOUNCE.
This morning, we planked… a lot. We also did some sprints, a good 18 minutes on the stairs, and we learned how to not get in the way of other people. This morning was nice.
But the EVEN BETTER part of this morning was not the workout, not the high fives, not even the sweat. It was the first installment of HUMP DAY HUMOR.
GUEST BLOG ALERT GUEST BLOG ALERT! Below is a little dive into the awardee of the Positivity Award this week, Tyler Mayforth (Check him on Twitter and Insta). Tyler is a loyal member and loves to rep NP at every race he runs. He’s fast, funny and embraces the true meaning of NP. More than that, he’s constantly #RECRUITINGEVERYONE and we appreciate his support and adoration for this tribe. Tyler, we’re glad you’re here! Enjoy everyone:
As you read sing this blog, please play the following video in the background.
https://youtu.be/Q_3ub_t2Q04?t=17s
Very superstitious, out on the seawall,
Very superstitious, morning’s yet to call
Jen’s bout to have a baby, gonna be a badass.
Nick & Amanda gettin’ married, so let’s all say congrats!
In our world, we have good days and bad days. We have unforgettable memories and painful experiences. We have wins and losses. We have good and evil. We have light and dark. But regardless of what we do or don’t have, there’s one thing I know for sure… When we show up to NP, we always have each other.
Jen Renjel, everyone. If you don’t know her, you must not show up to NP ever. Because she’s basically always there. And so is her soon-to-be-born baby girl. No matter what we task y’all with, Jen takes on every workout with so much grit & determination… AND SHE’S ABOUT TO FREAKING POP. I aspire to be like Jen and you all should too. Here’s her story. We’re so glad she’s here.
Today got me feeling some feels & I’m not sure why. But as I’ve sat at my desk today, my thoughts have continued to drift back to this morning and this week at NP NOLA. So as I try to dissect my thoughts, I figured it’d be best to share them with the world. Seems reasonable, right?
Allison Rogers, everyone. She can be found strutting up the stairs on Wednesday mornings at 6am, motivating friends and strangers on Friday mornings before enjoying NPBK, or dressing up as Cinderella for Mardi Gras in order to finally catch her shoe. Allison’s vibe is unparalleled and we’re so sad to be losing her to NP Chicago. But law school awaits and we cannot wait to hear about all of the great things she accomplishes in ChiTown. But for now, please enjoy this farewell letter from her!
Last week, an important light was shone on the NP Culture. While very serious and somewhat difficult to discuss, we all recognize the fact that this story needed to be heard. And as I began to reflect and take steps towards helping implement this culture shift, my first thought was to reach out to one of our most consistent members in NOLA – someone who not only shows up to work outs but also shows up in life. Rosette Elghossain is one of the most genuine, kind-hearted, honest people I have ever met, and I am so honored that she is a part of our tribe (and my life). Her role as a clinical psychologist in NOLA allows her to connect with others in ways I can’t ever imagine. But I knew it provided her with an even-more honest view of the story we heard last week. I’m glad Rosette kindly agreed to share her thoughts on this family. Enjoy:
“I am not _________ enough.”
As you read the statement above, what word did you use to fill in the blank? Fast? Pretty? Strong? Smart? Courageous? Handsome? Fit? Or did you just remove the blank altogether? However you may have said the statement, I have one thing to tell you.
You are wrong.