Tag: #NPDC

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Here FOUR A Good Time [DCA]

It’s not four years, it’s for life. Where my sorority sisters at?!?! (I’m joking, this is a JOKE. Please keep reading.)

10.23.13 #powerfulseven

If you can’t sense by the absolutely ludicrous amount of “4” puns that are about to ensue, November Project DC celebrated four years as an official NP Tribe yesterday. Our NP-versary, if you will, coincided with the absence of one of the most critical components in this movement. Steve-O, if you take a chance on your honeymoon to read the blog (hint: don’t. I got you, Court) there’s simply no NPDC without you, you’re the heartbeat of this community and we all owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude. read more

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You Did That. (DCA)

Two hundred burpees?

You did that.

50 Lincoln Logs?

You did that.

500 (AND ELEVEN) people at Lincoln?

You did that.

You, yes YOU. I’m saying you, but what I mean is WE. Every person that has ever participated in a workout has contributed to awesome and powerful achievements of the human body and spirit at November Project DC. read more

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A Walk/Hike/Run to Remember (DCA)

Last Saturday, four NPDC members took to the mountains of Park City, Utah for a trail race, but not just any trail race. The North Face Endurance Challenge Series 50K trail ultra-marathon extravaganza (that’s the real name, I looked it up). Now a week later, they’ve collected their thoughts, and captured the emotional highs and lows of the day. The fab four recounted their experiences below.  read more

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#NP_Lessons (DCA)

I was struck this week while scrolling through Facebook post-PR day and I came across this thread:

Prompting me to 1) Be insanely impressed by how thoughtful people were with there responses and 2) Accost people at this morning’s workout to ask them this exact question. (Kudos to Amanda for the inspiration, and CONGRATULATIONS on your NP-versary!) read more

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The Departure Lounge (DCA)

The NPDC community is comprised of ambitious, eager (good-looking) people who are constantly on the hunt for their next challenge. We see folks come and go, cycling through this revolving door of a metropolis often. People come to Washington for jobs, for love, for any multitude of reasons–and they leave for (better) jobs, for grad school, for the allure of a new adventure. One of the facets that makes NPDC exceptionally cool is the tendency of November Project to make people feel rooted and entrenched in our city, when they are brand new to a place. NP has a warmth to it that makes people feel at home; this makes departures all the more difficult. Over the past few weeks we’ve said goodbye to some pure gems, setting them free to spread their wings and flock to other GREAT November Project cities. We miss you, we love you, come home soon.  read more

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Be Uncomfortable. (DCA)

Last week, I was graced with the opportunity to talk to the interns at my office. There was no established topic, just a calendar invite. It read: “#UnderTheRadarMaria. 12pm. Large Conference Room.” That was all. I had initially agreed because I’m a “team player,” or whatever. Just kidding, I love my coworkers and I desperately wanted to drop some knowledge on these ‘terns. read more

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Guest Blog: Gratitude in Motion (DCA)

This blog post will DESTROY you. If you’re not into feeling feelings, turn back now. For real, today’s guest blog is incredible, it will make you feel thankful, #blessed, and possibly cry a little. THANK YOU Jenny Collins for writing it, you are a national treasure. 

jenny + dad

My dad loved to move. I remember watching the way his muscles fully extended when he walked or ran, as if they were savoring every moment. To this day, I’ve never seen anyone else’s muscles move as his did, with that same level of bliss and near astonishment. read more

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GUEST BLOG: It Works If You Work It (DCA)

emma
Get a load of this guest blogger!

#recruiteveryone …Even at a job interview

I have been a consistent member of the NPDC tribe since the beginning of September 2016. I have hugged a lot of sweaty strangers, accidentally jumped on a lot of toes during bounces, and developed what I would consider to be an adequate buff collection. I usually #justshowup with my friend/accountabili-buddy Amanda, who, despite what Jeremy has told people, is not my actual wife. Amanda and I are, however, work wives. But that is about to change. read more

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#FlamingoFriday (DCA)

Every Tribe has them- those members that are just EXTRA. EXTRA loud, EXTRA enthusiastic, EXTRA happy. Well, in NPDC, we don’t just have a few- we have got a FLOCK. More specifically, a flock of flamingos. One only needs to get to the fringe of a workout before hearing the flamingos natural call- infectious laughter. read more

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NPowerment (DCA)

Full disclosure, I don’t love the word empowerment; I think it’s a cheap buzzword that corporate America has made trendy. That being said, I believe in the premise of people feeling fulfilled, and strong, and confident- in work, in health, in life. So when tasked with describing how November Project has empowered me, there’s only one way to tell y’all how it feels: read more