Remember earlier this year, when you got the chance to meet Sam? And Edith? And Elaheh? And Colleen, and Minh, and Ken? (There have been many others, of course, and I’ve loved each and every one of their stories too.)
As I’ve written this newsletter for a little over a decade now, I feel like I’ve really become friends with so many of you. I love hearing what you share in the comments, and love hearing from you in replies back to my emails. It’s what makes doing this worthwhile.
Especially, I’ve loved the stories you’ve shared this year — like Corrina’s, and Alex’s, and Debby’s — about how you came to running, what it has meant to you, and how it’s helped you grow and develop into the person you are today.
This may be my favorite thing I’ve done with the newsletter in all the years I’ve written it, to be honest!
So that’s a long way of saying, I’d love to hear your story too — especially if you haven’t participated yet, but have wanted to.
You may think you don’t have anything unique to say, or special to share. My story, you say to yourself, is just too ordinary to bother with.
Set those doubts aside. I really, honestly believe, deep down in my soul, that everyone’s story is extraordinary — even if they don’t think so.
Interested? I’d love to hear yours.
All you need to do is reach out to me, either in the comments below or in a reply back to this email — after that, we can schedule a time to talk, or I can send you a list of questions and you can write me back your answers.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Your friend,
— Terrell
I am so glad you are asking again for people to share their stories. Each person so far has shared his/her unique prospective, yet I know I have made a connection with every single one. I am hoping to read many more stories as they are one of the things I look forward to the most when I see your newsletter, Terrell, in my inbox:)
Hi Terrell, I would love to share my story. I’ve been a runner for 25+ years and it’s a big part of my identity, spiritual journey and life as an athlete. I was the kid picked last in gym class and becoming a marathoner 4x over as an adult has been transformative. Thank you for featuring stories!