Last Friday night we had the privilege to host our 6th Annual Sneaker Soiree & Fashion Show. Each year we host this event to benefit Girls on the Run of Central Ohio. I was truly moved by the turnout. I saw many of you there, and it means a lot to me that you got behind the event, as it is something that the Fleet Feet + FrontRunner family is extraordinarily passionate about.
This year's theme was Dream Big. One of the corner stones of Girls on the Run is empowerment, so the theme played right into that. I saw a lot of brave women show up to tell their stories of overcoming what life has thrown at them. I saw one strong ass dude twirling ribbons on a runway with nothing but pure confidence shining through. I saw a sold out crowd ready to prove just how fierce they can be.
One small building full of runners and walkers created something special last night. The energy was intoxicating. There was a lot of excitement in the air. Everyone there felt empowered to do something amazing. To make change happen.
And all of that, whether you were there or not, is a direct reflection of what happens every Saturday at MIT. I'm truly addicted to the energy I get every Saturday morning seeing you all getting ramped up to get out and knock out a few miles. And most of you are just as equally drawn to it.
Sure there are mornings along that way, that frankly have and will suck, but the energy from all those around you keeps you coming back. You're getting stronger every week. You're growing more confident. You're on the precipice of showing the world who YOU are. And it's going to be amazing!
Today, I'm daring you to be strong. I'm daring you to be fierce. I'm daring you to find the strength within you to push just a little bit harder, because in just a few short weeks you'll be toeing the starting line of your goal race. For some it will be your first time, for others you've been there all too many times. But whoever you are the energy flowing through you will inspire our city to do better. Your courage will motivate a friend or neighbor to follow your lead. You're strength will prove to your children that absolutely anything is possible. I can't wait to be there to see it all happen!
See you at the next workout.
Jeff