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Jordan Says Goodbye

12/9/2020

 
Fellow Striders,
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For those of you whom I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Jordan Castillo, and I’ve been so happy to serve as Vice President of this running community for the past year. 

Last December, I was just a guy looking for some friends to run with. I heard about the Striders, saw a Facebook post about a monthly meeting coming up, and decided to go. When I showed up, the camaraderie was almost tangible -- I could tell this running community had deep roots and was great at creating opportunities for people to bond over running. And I thought it was so cool how the Striders have been the oldest, active running club in Maine!

I knew I wanted to be involved, and there was an open Vice President position. The Striders at the meeting encouraged me to take the position, and I thought, “Heck, why not!” I definitely knew I was excited to organize social runs and events for the Strider community, so stepping into the VP role felt like a fun (cool-sounding!) way to do that.

So, the reason I’m writing this is because I’m stepping down from my role, and this is like a little goodbye letter because I’m actually moving to Minnesota later this month. A great career opportunity a little closer to family is the main reason for the move. And I’ve gotta tell you, I will miss this community dearly.

I mostly want to take this moment to express my deep gratitude to the Striders, and to each of you beautiful people that have made my past 12 months that much richer. From running my first Millinocket half marathon, to the countless “virtual run” gatherings, to volunteering at the Striders’ first ever 10k race, this community has helped me create so many meaningful memories during my time in Maine. 

To end, I want to encourage you all to keep investing in this community. Running may seem like a simple activity, but it has the power to bring some really awesome people together. There’s just something magic that happens when runners gather. We challenge each other, we are excited to see each other grow, and we love sharing stories about our lives as we traverse miles together. 

And while we currently have to get a little more creative about the ways we can be “together” in this pandemic, I’ve also found it all the more necessary to stay connected with people who share my deep appreciation for running. Especially now, the world needs joyful people who can inspire others to keep pressing on. This community breeds that joy and inspiration. I can’t wait to see the ways this community continues to grow and positively impact others through the sport of running.

So, Striders, thank you for the opportunity to be part of your story (even just for a year!). And when marathons become a thing again, who knows… maybe I’ll see you out there on the road.  ;)

All the best,
Jordan

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Jordan, thanks for everything you've given our club.  It's been an honor and a pleasure getting to know you.  We will miss the excitement and positive energy that you brought to all of our club events.  And we hope that you wear your Striders beanie with this much joy in Minnesota too!  
Elizabeth Bridger
12/12/2020 10:14:32 am

We'll miss you, Jordan! Perhaps we can create a partnership with your Minnesota running club (because you know you want to start one if you're not already a member). You and some of those midwesterners come to some Striders events; an adventurous group of Striders will make their way to Minnesota to run with you and the famous Castillo family. Who knows - maybe you can recruit some Mainers to do Grandma's Marathon with you. Happy running, Jordan! Best wishes and take care.


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