Coastal Run ‘24

Run like you mean it.

There exists a new wave of running culture where marathons, ultramarathons and running clubs have cultivated a deeper sense of community by bringing together people who run in interesting places for a myriad of altruistic reasons.

They explore the interconnected nature of the health of our world and the health of our bodies.

The first spark of inspiration.

The idea evolved in fragments. Having been in the service industry for years, I found myself delving into my hiring training on sustainable fishing practices at Bamboo Sushi, a pillar of sustainability in the community. For the first time, I saw an organization leading by example, showing the world that restaurants could be community stewards focused on environmentalism and sustainability and I began to wonder how many organizations along the way come together to make the trip from sea to sushi line truly sustainable.

Servers are all too familiar with movement, so much so, its hard to leave it sometimes which meant, running was the only option.

Inspired to use running as a tool to explore and learn more about the organizations that are dedicated to sea conservation and a more sustainable future for us all, the seeds for Coastal Run ‘24 had been planted.

Weaving around Highway 101 to traverse and gather conversations about sea conservation and sustainability, I’ll witness firsthand the people and places dedicated to preserving our oceans and the locals connected to it.

These are good people, doing meaningful work. A reminder that the world is alright, and we will be well. We have to be. Just as we go out to eat; a server takes care of us, laughs with us. For a moment in the evening, we are taken care of.

Servers are the impermanent stars flickering tiny joys during a night we as guests desire.  

As we gaze at the sushi line and the chefs who have masterered the beauty of persistence, I persist as a herald for an awareness of a source we can all be hungry for.

May you dine in the delectability of these coastal conversations.

As you read along, there will be plenty of links to the organizations I am connecting with, as well as a donation page to help keep this run fueled and benefit these organizations. Your contributions and outreach are greatly appreciated. I hope this brings light to your own path towards stewardship.

I do hope you at least follow along and appreciate deeply the waters we wade in.

To amplify the message I encourage you to share the stories and to repost if possible. This voyage is nothing if not collaborative.