When I started on this social media journey, I could never have predicted the connections I'd make, the people I'd get to know and the general awesome-ness of the running community. I think many people have seen this post from Run to The Finish regarding the NYC Marathon, but just in case you missed it: here ya go. It speaks volumes.
I've had the pleasure of getting to know so many people through bloggging, Twitter and the catalyst for it all: Oiselle. This weekend I was able to attend a local running meetup and was so thankful to have these gals along for the last three miles of my ten for the day! My first run at Green Lake was a memorable one. Yes, I've never actually run 'round THE path to run in Seattle - after eight years here I've only really visited the splash park with the kids...
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| Running! At Green Lake! Picture courtesy of Lindsay |
I finally got to meet Lindsay (our intrepid organizer), Nicole (a fellow lover of dystopian YA fiction) and new Oiselle Team member Sarah, all of whom I've been friends with on Twitter for awhile now.
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| Photo stolen from Sarah's Instagram! |
And I got to meet some new peeps: Becky, Zoe, Meghan and Julie. Last, but certainly not least, it's always great to see familiar faces like teammate Megan, as well as Alma, Rebecca, and Lauren. I feel so lucky that I've been able to connect with them through this whole crazy online world, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of them in the real one!
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| Requisite group shot, also courtesy of Lindsay |
I love this post. So much fun getting to meet other runners locally and also Oiselle teammates. It's been a great week!
ReplyDeleteAnd I cannot believe that this was your first run around Green Lake. There will be many more of those forever. :)
crazy, right? I've been to HQ a few times, but never for a run! lookng forward to the next one :)
DeleteSO fun! I wish I could have gone. Soccer game conflict:( Hope to make the next one and so glad you had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteoh, I know, the kiddo factor makes it hard for meetups - I had to miss one on Sunday. I'm sure there will be many more to come!
DeleteSuper jealous of your Oiselle team meet-ups! And of that grey Oiselle hoodie. Still need to get that, but I don't know when I would wear it because my orange Oiselle hoodie is my new fall uniform.
ReplyDeleteaw, one day we'll figure a way to all get together! I adore my orange hoodie, too - they're getting equal wear now :)
DeleteYeah for running blogging friends!! I left that morning so happy to have decided to jump into the blog/social media world...EVERYONE I have met has been awesome and fun to be around.
ReplyDeleteyay! yes! looking forward to seeing you in your 'hood next weekend for the Dache :)
DeleteIt was such a fun morning! Good job on those 10 miles, especially with having to stand around in the cold in the middle of it all!
ReplyDeletehaha, you hit the nail on the head - that was the hardest part: stopping and starting back up again :)
DeleteIt was so nice to meet you! I don't blog a ton, but I have really enjoyed meeting new people through blogging and twitter. Hopefully we all have another meet up soon!
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