Footprints Running

Community. In a world plagued by a “loneliness epidemic” this word becomes more important than ever. For us here at Footprints, community is a call you make when you’re injured but have a dream. You hope and worry, anxious that no one will heed the call and run to help.

But the funny thing about asking for help from your community? They actually show up. Again. And again. And again…

Like the folks over at @greenracingproject. They were up skiing in Solider’s Hollow yesterday, but today they are running 26 miles around the north eastern side of the lake.

They heard the call. They brought reinforcements. They are true community.

Skye has been with us from the start. He showed up in hand spun pants, plant fiber woven shoes, and food he had personally foraged or grown himself. He’s proving that in sustainability you can still be deeply committed to community.

@martiskka rode her bike from Salt Lake City to join up for the rest of the run. She came all the way from Italy to support in the best way possible. Changing from biking to running and back again, she’s proving that whatever you put your mind to is possible.

Running alongside @traildocta who knows that the best way possible to have community is to be community. Showing up to support fellow runners by running and sometimes by creating magic for the Ogden trail running community.

Doing a Big Thing like running around the Great Salt Lake cannot be done in isolation. It needs to be done with with friends, however they can manage it.

Not all of us can run 260 miles let alone 2. We’re proving that shouldn’t matter. Come as you are, as you can. Remember to breathe in moments of community, share a laugh with a new friend, and ask for help when you need it. You’ll be surprised who shows up for whatever Big Idea you have.

📸 @nickmdanielson (who always heeds the call of community, with camera)

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