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Breakfast Club: May 4, 2020

Breakfast Club: May 4, 2020

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May 04, 2020
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Foggy skies above San Francisco Bay.

voices from breakfast club

This week I'm turning the mic over to you.  Following a few examples, this week's newsletter is written by the readers.

Last week I reached out, asking folks to describe how running fits into their lives during this time of uncertainty.  How have you adapted to the pandemic?  What role is running playing in your lives? 

There are striking commonalities in the responses.  For most, running has gotten back to basics.  Folks are slowing down, shifting their priorities, and finding a bit of solace in the basics of movement.  In a moment of chaos, running lets us hold onto a modicum of stability.

A sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to write.  If you didn't contribute, but have thoughts to share, feel free to reply to this email.  Onwards.

 

Rebecca Murillo

I run during the pandemic to get out of the house, sweat, listen to throwback music from o…

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