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Movement is a Gift (MIAG) is a concept that was born a couple years ago as I jogged along the beautiful Elizabeth River Trail.
I was training on a particularly muggy day. Grumbling to myself how miserable everything was, I looked up through sweat soaked eyes and saw a gentleman rolling by in a wheelchair. We silently nodded to each other,
Movement is a Gift (MIAG) is a concept that was born a couple years ago as I jogged along the beautiful Elizabeth River Trail.
I was training on a particularly muggy day. Grumbling to myself how miserable everything was, I looked up through sweat soaked eyes and saw a gentleman rolling by in a wheelchair. We silently nodded to each other, signaling both a hello and an agreement of the offensive heat.
In that moment, I was deeply struck with my free ability to move. "I'm over here complaining about running and that guy probably dreams he could get up and just move..." I thought to myself.
Like any good runner, I posted this short experience to my Strava and my brother in law commented about how movement was a gift.
I've been obsessed with this simple statement since.
MIAG exists not only to be another local run club -- but a mindset of gratitude + an accepting space in moving your body --whatever capacity it's able to.
Movement has become a pivotal part in my mental health journey and is the biggest reason why I stay active. It has gifted me a hobby, ambition, and helped me realize the importance of genuine community.
Photo taken by Keith Lanpher
Who
Why
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MIAG is led by Sam Broughton, a Virginia Beach native.
I have made health + fitness a lifestyle, however for the past several years it has had to become one of my top priorities for my mental health.
In return, I've had the chance to share miles + conversations with really inspiring people and participate in incredible things.
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MIAG is led by Sam Broughton, a Virginia Beach native.
I have made health + fitness a lifestyle, however for the past several years it has had to become one of my top priorities for my mental health.
In return, I've had the chance to share miles + conversations with really inspiring people and participate in incredible things.
I've run from 5ks on the Boardwalk to 50k trail races in the forest, participated in different forms of hot yoga , raised money by polar plunging, gotten to bike with 30,000 people in NYC, competed in triathlons around Virginia, skydived, and become a sponsored athlete.
Out of everything, I've learned that our mindset is one of the most valuable things we have. We will never know what we are truly capable of until we just try it.
Photo taken by Justin Hall
(@justin_yall)
