Friday, January 12, was a warm, humid morning in DC. Uncharacteristic after a few biting, wintry days. We hosted a workout at Barry Farm Rec, mere feet away from the Goodman League basketball courts, where legends like Kevin Durant and John Wall (reflexively flexes biceps) have honed their skills. So we had high temps, a historic location, and a SOLID workout–how could we possible top it off? Well, this was something we’d been planning for a while, but we decide the time was perfect to bestow the highest honor in NP history upon our boy, Charlie. If you don’t know Charlie, you should. SO take 5 minutes and get to know him:
1) How were you introduced to November Project?
I was introduced to NP by Yoga Julie.
2) What do you remember about your first workout or thinking at/after your first workout?
The first thing I remember about my first workout was getting winded during the bounce. It was a small miracle that I ran those hills by the Capital Building that day.
3) What motivates you to keep you coming back?
I really like the workouts, I don’t think I’d be running if it wasn’t for NP. I’ve made some good friends from the tribe and it’s nice to run with them.
4) What does winning the Positivity Award mean and represent to you?
While I am always happy for whomever receives the Positivity Award, it always seemed out of reach to me. I’m an introvert so I don’t always come across with the exuberance that NP is known for and sometimes I feel like I’m on the outside looking in when I’m there. So I guess winning the award means a change of perception for me, it’s nice to feel accepted, knowing that means I might try to open up a little.
5) Favorite song to sing in the shower?
I usually listen to podcasts in the shower, anything from NPR or Crooked Media.
6) If you could travel to any NP tribe, which and why?
Hong Kong, I’ve always wanted to visit that city; why not get a workout in?
Boom. A man of few words, but valued contributions. Want to know more about Charlie? We did too, so we asked #YogaJulie and Chris Jolly to add in some testimonials:
Chris–
Charlie is one of the brightest individuals that comes to NP mainly because of his spirit and motivation. There are countless memories I recall where our group shared genuine laughs and good times while working out and struggling, mainly, because of good ole’ Charlie. He’s the best!
#YogaJulie–
I am so freaking proud of this guy. Charlie and I were working in the same department when I convinced him to #justshowup, and his transformation from skeptical non-runner to diehard NP tribe member and positivity award winner has been so inspiring. He is constantly pushing himself, not to be better than anyone else but to be better than his previous self. Week after week, he would come up to me at work following a meridian workout or PR day and tell me that he’d run one more hill or lap than he ever had, and his presence and work ethic encourages me and everyone else to push just as hard (especially in sprints. I dare you to challenge Charlie to a sprint. You’ll probably lose). A few weeks after he started coming, he was gushing to me how much he was enjoying the workouts and ended with, “and we get hugs, too!” He even dropped a verbal that lasted for a month and a half for the sake of a school project, and he didn’t miss a single workout. He fully embraces everything that NP is about and he is such a wonderful addition to this tribe. This award is so well-deserved. Congrats, bud!
There ya have it. See you tomorrow, 5:25 & 6:20 AM @ the Lincoln Memorial. BE LIKE CHARLIE.
Much love, DC!
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