August 11, 2010 3:30 PM - 60 attended
Run with Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run
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Join Christopher McDougall, author of "Born to Run" for an epic barefoot run from Harlem to Brooklyn.
Run barefoot, near-barefoot, or fully shod but barefoot curious. Rediscover the fun of running barefoot, and tap into the natural quickness and strength buried in your soles. We'll party in the park before and after, and every step of the way. The full run is 8 miles, but feel free to join for any part of the run -- see course map for meeting points.
Chris will be giving a book talk at Word Bookstore, just near the finish, at 7:30pm. The cost is $25 (and includes the book), but there is no obligation for runners to attend.
THIS JUST IN: EVERYONE WHO MAKES THE RUN WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE BOOKSTORE EVENT FOR FREE. WORD HAS OFFERED TO WAIVE THE $25 CHARGE, MAKING IT THE ONLY STORE THAT WELCOMES BARE FEET.
Start: Marcus Garvey Park (NW corner at 124th and Mr. Morris Park)
Time: Run begins at 4pm. Runners will begin gathering at 3pm.
Route: Join us anywhere along the way. We'll be entering Central Park at Malcom X and 110th. We'll be running on East Drive all the way down through Central Park. We'll be exiting Central Park at 60th St. and 5th Avenue. Then crossing the Queensboro Bridge to Brooklyn
Finish: American Playground, near Word Bookstore at 126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn (Franklin and Milton)
To sign up for the run, please RSVP here.
For media inquires, please contact Christopher McDougall or John Durant.
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David Murphy
I'm going to race up to make the start but might try to catch you guys on the east drive. Can't wait!
Posted August 10, 2010 at 9:52 AM -
Arseny Knyazev
So we run the whole way and get into the talk free? Am I understanding that correctly? I might actually be able to convince more of my friends to come if thats the case...
Posted August 10, 2010 at 10:43 AM -
David Chou
Hey, kudos to the Word Bookstore for not charging an admissions fee! I'm still going to get a copy of the book, though; was going to order through Amazon, but am especially glad to purchase from the Word Bookstore instead! BTW, how many girls on this run?? =) I'm trying to convince some fence-sitters to come along!
Posted August 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM -
John Durant
Yes David and Arseny, the book talk is now free to people that run with us. See you tomorrow!
Posted August 10, 2010 at 9:49 PM -
Michele DeLia
This was such an awesome time!! Great run everyone!
Posted August 12, 2010 at 12:04 AM -
David Chou
I haven't ran in a group in over a decade, to cadence as an Army infantryman, and this run was really interesting in how it was both similar and different to that kind of experience. There was the same powerful self-sustaining energy, but channeled in a different way. I look forward to joining the next human-millipede y'all organize! Thanks to everyone -- and I mean that literally -- for making this run what it was...and still is.
Posted August 12, 2010 at 9:14 AM -
Bill Ades
It was really an awesome experience! It was great to meet Chris and connect with other barefoot runners. Hope to see all of you on future runs!
Posted August 12, 2010 at 10:13 AM -
Kevin Cunningham
John and Maggie,
Thanks for organizing such a fun run with Christopher.
The run had a great vibe, and I enjoyed chatting with so many nice folks.
What's not to like about a run that ends with donuts?
Even Christopher admitted that the Tarahumara would swap their Chia seeds for a Red-Velvet Cake Donut...
I hope to be able to join in the next "event"Posted August 12, 2010 at 10:22 AM -
Gregory Stemplewicz
Thanks John and Maggie for organizing. I had a great time meeting and talking with so many other runners. Chris is truly a class act and I'm sorry I couldn't stay for his talk.
Posted August 12, 2010 at 11:34 AM -
Kathryn Goyer
Congrats and well done to all the runners, and huge thanks to John and Maggie, organizers extraordinaire, and our tireless (literally) sweepers Chris and Melissa, and of course many many thanks to Christopher McDougall for being up for anything and turning a great run into an amazing one-of-a-kind experience, and so much fun!
Posted August 12, 2010 at 8:16 PM -
Melissa Bybee
Oh, Maggie, Maggie...I'm so sorry to have forgotten. Many, many thanks for helping John organize this thing. It was GREAT!!! Now, if you could just move to NYC... ; )
Posted August 12, 2010 at 8:26 PM -
Kathryn Goyer
I second the motion from the Honorable gentlewoman of Washington Hts..... c'mon Maggie, take your talents to NYC!
ps GO IRISH!Posted August 12, 2010 at 11:41 PM -
Joe Maller
Can't stop smiling about Wednesday, thanks again everyone.
The NY Post video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krmdEOJBZH4
The CBS News story and video are here: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/08/12/nyc-group-touts-th...
(hope links work)
Posted August 13, 2010 at 12:42 AM -
David Chou
Wow, thanks for the links, Joe! Too bad both, uh, nooze orgs felt the need to add the "good-natured" jibe for a coda. I myself am not, as the expression goes, sold on barefoot running -- for myself -- but I find that even gently dismissive attitudes create a sort of chilling effect for many whose main goal in life is avoiding ridicule, and thus reinforcing that very fear.
Posted August 13, 2010 at 9:46 AM -
Kristopher Wood
Great run everyone. Here is a link for a video I made of the run
http://www.vimeo.com/14138175
Best,
KristopherPosted August 14, 2010 at 12:03 PM -
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Michele DeLia
Hi all. I posted my pics but I also took a few short videos (sorry for the "bouncing"). You can look at them, download them, etc., at http://gallery.me.com/micheledelia
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David Chou
This was such a cool introduction to barefoot running. I still can't shake the sensation off -- and every photo and video update just gets me feeling all frisky and wanting to take off my sneaks and run right now!!! Really, if only there was some way to package this run in a bottle, the whole country would be Forrest Gumping (or Durant-McDougalling) it!!!
Posted August 16, 2010 at 1:29 PM -
David Murphy
Thanks for all the great photos guys, and special thanks for organizing John and Maggie! THAT was fun.
Posted August 17, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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John DurantEvent HostOrganizer+1 guestIn a word: kick-ass. Thanks to everyone who turned out on such short notice. And big thanks to El Oso.
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Kevin SquallsWhat an awesome experience! Thank you John and Maggie for organizing an opportunity to come together in such an exhilarating and and satisfying way. My friend who I got to come the day of the event also had an awesome time and can't wait to do it again! Chris who was already an inspiration to me, was a beast on the streets, and so super nice and down to earth, It was an honor and a privilege to run with him. I talked to and ran with a few different people, and it was awesome, good people enjoying our bodies in space together. I also had some stretches running on my own, but I never felt like I was running alone. I always felt like a part of a tribe. It was a very cool feeling that I haven't really had since coming home to NYC. Thanks everyone for an awesome time and a great experience. I look forward to many more runs!
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LeeUnbelievably perfect. Was without hitch--very impressive. Bravo to the organizers! Looking forward to the encore!
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Lucas SconzoThis was, without a doubt, the most fun I have ever had running. Everyone was so friendly and supportive, and though most of us began the run complete strangers, I think it's safe to say that by the end we were a group of friends, bound by a love for running. My greatest thanks and respect to Chris, John, Maggie, and of course, Word Bookstore, for putting together such a fantastic event, however last-minute. Long live barefoot running!
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Joe MallerAwesome run, great people. I had a blast and definitely want to find time to run with this group again. Thanks for putting this together!
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Melissa BybeeAssistant OrganizerWOW! What an awesome experience flowing through the streets and over the bridges of NYC with Chris and so many barefoot/near barefoot runners! Thanks John and Chris for making this happen!
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Michael Bloom+1 guestHad a great time. Well-organized and no one was left behind. It was great meeting other runners like me and I just loved being able to meet Chris, without whom, I wouldn't be running in the first place.
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Jeanne DavisAssistant Organizer+1 guestThis was an amazing experience. Communal non-competitive running is a great joy!
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Frances+1 guestVery inspiring. Chris McDougall was very kind and gave full attention to each person who asked him a question or asked for his book to be signed. He is a true kind of "spiritual" leader of a movement that is very positive in running. The fact that he ran with everyone before the event deepened the experience of meeting an author, and produced a sense of connection that was better than other type meetings of authors. I liked that the event was non-competitive and welcoming to all. I like how powerful it was despite being simple. You can see my own photos and impressions of experiencing this event on my blog at this link: http://bare...
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Mul MathewsNothing but fun. Thanks to John and Maggie for organizing, Word book for hosting, the runners who volunteered to be sweepers, whoever thought to buy the Coors light, and, finally, Chris for writing the book that brought us together.
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Michele DeLiaI had the best time ever! I'm still glowing over it. So much so that I had to get out there and run again tonight barefeet up the West Side Highway. I loved meeting so many wonderful people. I second on the Coors Light.
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David Paynesimply perfect. Running with an army of my people, Barefoot savages!! You are all great!!
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David Chou+2 guestsI only found out about your book this past Sunday and it was like reading some forgotten letter found in the attic or basement. It was pure serendipity that I then found out about this run, too! I haven't ran in a group in well over a decade -- almost two, now -- and it was so interesting just comparing this run with the many I did in the Army. There was the same sense of togetherness, though differently channeled, kind of like a male-female difference, so to speak. Then there was your talk, which was the first time I'd ever attended one by the author, and it was so great to have been able to be acquainted with you intellectually through the talk and on a much deeper level -- first -- through the run!
Anyway, thank you for helping to bring out some of the best parts of myself by connecting me with a much greater whole, so to speak. My friend Amy, whom you helped encourage up a hill in Central Park, was equally affected by you. She also thanks you from the bottom of her heart!
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Martin Schade+1 guestGreat Experience, beautifully prepared with stops and water and a scenic route to run.
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