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| Photo Credit: Thomas and Velo Photography |
I got home from Oiselle Birdcamp a week ago, but it feels like months ago already. It was five days of blissful running, inspiring speakers and athletes, and gorgeous landscapes.
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| At Smith Rock |
As amazing as all the talks, yoga classes, and runs were, the whole was far greater than the sum of its parts. Birdcamp, for me, was life-changing. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to these women:
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| With Sally, Oiselle's Founder and CEO |
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| With Lesko, Camp Director and Sisterhero |
For the first time in my life, I experienced a sisterhood, and I was completely surrounded by positivity and encouragement. This experience fundamentally changed the way I think. Where before I saw problems, now I see possibilities.
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| Photo Credit: Thomas and Velo Photography |
The past few months have been tough for me. I've experienced new challenges as a runner with MS. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up with the "real runners" at camp. But sometime during birdcamp, I stopped thinking of myself as a potential patient. I became an athlete, a sister, a runner.
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| Photo Credit: Thomas and Velo Photography |
I met so many amazing women.
These two are going to be lifelong friends.
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| With my roommates @kimmiepearlman and @musingfootfalls |
This righteous woman reignited my passion for music.
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| With @laurenfleshman |
She lent me her guitar and made me promise to play for her the following night. I hadn't played in years and I guess I needed some encouragement. It wasn't my best performance, but it was the beginning of something. I've played my guitar every day since. Thank you Lauren - this was such a gift.
I felt almost invincible for five days, and I am carrying that feeling into my "normal" life back home.
On the Oiselle Team, we go fast. We take chances.
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| Kate Grace and her amazing stride |
Thanks to
+Sarah Lesko,
+Lauren Fleshman,
+Sally Bergesen, and everyone else who made Birdcamp happen. See you next year!
