A Poem Shares A Positive Spin On Being Lost
Alexi Pappas shares "Lost," her latest poem that hints at some of the virtues of the untraveled path ahead.
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A Poem About The Father Daughter Dance—Er, Race
Alexi Pappas gives us the feels again with these words about fathers and daughters.
The Powerful Inspiration Of Parent-Child Running Teams
Alexi Pappas spoke with mother-son running duo April and Aubrey Cargill to discover how running together motivates and inspires them.
Poem Describes The Nerves Of Your First Start Line
Alexi Pappas pens a poem about the nerves behind that first start line.
A Simple Poem About How Our Feet Lead The Way
Professional runner Alexi Pappas penned a poem that shares how our feet are the true leaders of our bodies in the sport of running.
This Poem Reminds Us To Never Dismiss Past Goals
Professional runner Alexi Pappas penned a poem about the goal setting process and what they reveal to us about ourselves.
A Poetic Ode To Our Rockin’ Bodies
Elite runner Alexi Pappas takes a moment to reflect on the grace and beauty of the runner's body and how it moves in her latest poem.
Poem by Alexi Pappas: A Return to a Familiar Running Route
The mountains are calling.
Is Alexi’s Poem About Racing Or Prepping For The Race?
Her beautiful words slay us every time.
A Poem About The Mark That Us Runners Leave On The Trails
Alexi Pappas penned a poem about the mark that is left behind when we set foot on the trails that we have come to know so well.
Alexi Pappas Pens A Poem About Post-Rio New Beginnings
Alexi Pappas had quite the year, and now she pens a poem about looking back on past accomplishments and moving slowly toward new beginnings.
Out And Back Runs Are The Largest Accomplishment
Alexi Pappas pens a short poem that makes all of us realize that out and back runs are a larger accomplishment than we realize.
Alexi Pappas Pens A Poem About Never Remembering Her First Run
This poem is all of us.
Alexis Pappas Reflects On Her Olympic Experience
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Alexi Pappas’ Olympic Poem “Before” Gives Us Chills
You can feel every emotion she beautifully shares with her words.
A Runner’s Ode To The Pre-Race Carbo Load
Elite runner Alexi Pappas pens a tribute to a runner's favorite pre-race meal: pasta.
A Poem About Running In The Summer Sun
Elite runner Alexi Pappas pens a tribute to summer running and sunny skies.
A Poem About A Heartbreaker—The Track
If anyone knows about the heartbreak that can happen between a girl and her track, it's Alexi Pappas.
This Poem Is About Believing You Can And It’s Beautiful
Elite runner Alexi Pappas turns her prose to the topic of belief and knowing what you can become.
A Poem About Toeing The Start Line As A Teen
Elite runner Alexi Pappas shares a glimpse at her time as a high school runner.
From Qualifying For The Greek Olympic Team To A Film Premiere—Here’s Alexi’s Story
She chased her dream like many of us do, and now two of them are happening at the same time.
A Poem About Pursuing The Scary Things We “Want”
Alexi Pappas talks about the real scary things in life—the things we "want."
How It Feels To Break That Tape
Alexi Pappas shares her latest poem on what it feels like to break the tape—like charging "toward the castle I built myself."
Why Running Makes Us Cry Big Kid Tears
In her latest poem, Alexi Pappas explains why running through tears isn't always a bad thing.
You Don’t Race The Bugs On Your Run, But The Bugs Race You
Elite runner Alexi Pappas shares an ode to the creepy crawlers that crowd the woods.
The Sprint
Alexi Pappas beautifully captures the essence of running fast in her latest poem.
The Power Of The Scents We Smell On The Run
In Alexi Pappas' latest poem, she captures how your sense of smell goes wild on the run.
Tying And Retying Running Shoes
Elite Runner Alexi Pappas talks about the rituals we spend so much time doing.
Running When It’s About To Rain
Elite runner Alexi Pappas shares her feelings on running when it's about to rain.
A Poem About The Magic Of Winter Running
Alexi Pappas shares a gorgeous reflection on running during the coldest months.
You Know It’s A Good Fall When You Lie There For A Minute
Sometimes it's a beautiful thing.
For The Spiders We See On The Morning Run
A poem about who you may or may not find on a morning run.
A Poem About Giving Your All: Leave It There
Runner Alexi Pappas pens her account of leaving it all at the finish line.
A Poem About What Sneaks Into Our Shoes On The Run
One elite runner makes beauty out of the sometimes-gross gunk we collect between our toes while on the trails.
An Adorable Poem To Running: In Leaf With You
A fall poem about the love of running we all grow to appreciate.
If Your Running Shoes Could Talk To Nature
Imagine the interaction if your favorite pair could talk to its surroundings as you run.
What The “Before” Of A Run Feels Like
Elite runner, writer and filmmaker Alexi Pappas reflects on the "before" of a run in a beautiful poem.