Disclaimer: This post has nothing to do with anything environmentally/sustainably related.
June 21, 2016
Bob Vogel, Regional Director
National Park Service
1100 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington D.C. 20242
Dear Bob Vogel,
My name is Marguerite and I am writing to you in regards to November Project DC workouts taking place in NPS jurisdictions. I am going to be upfront with you, I no longer live in DC and I no longer work out with November Project DC. Instead, I moved myself and my November Project family over to Chicago, but that does not mean I am no longer a part of November Project DC.
I worked out with the DC tribe for over a year as a newcomer to DC and I could not be more grateful for the opportunities NPDC brought me. There is nothing in the world like waking up when it is still dark out and climbing the Lincoln Memorial steps until the sun peaks up over the Washington Monument and reflecting pool. Absolutely nothing.
NPDC brought me to new places and new NPS spots all over the district that I would have never dreamed I would run to or work out at. I learned new things and I saw new places, all because of NPDC.
As I continue to workout with the Chicago tribe on Wednesday mornings at 6:30 AM on the shores of Lake Michigan, I cannot help but miss running the stairs at meet Abe at the top. I brag to others that our workouts were on those iconic steps.
Many people can say they visited the Lincoln Memorial, but not many can say they spent countless Wednesday mornings there in every type of weather imaginable to sweat and climb those stairs. Ice, rain, snow, extreme humidity, and we were there.
I have much love for November Project DC and I also have much respect for the National Park Service and the importance of the places you protect and we use to workout.
When the time comes for you to sort this out with NPDC, I hope you both can come to terms that benefit you both.
Sincerely,
Marguerite
waste not want not 