Alexi Pappas’ Olympic Poem “Before” Gives Us Chills
You can feel every emotion she beautifully shares with her words.
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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 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.
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.
Why Home Is Where The Best Run Is
No matter where life's journeys take you, a run at home is always the most comforting.
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.
An Adorable Poem To Running: In Leaf With You
A fall poem about the love of running we all grow to appreciate.
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.