The whole spirit of Leggggs revolved around this idea that, through running, and the people you meet along the way, we can become less lonely as people. Never has this been truer than when I think about the Dojo of Pain.

I was introduced to the Dojo back in 2022 very randomly. I was running on Wildwood here in Portland (actually my very first trail run ever) when I came upon this other dude running. Long story, short, we ran and chatted for the next 5-8 miles before going out separate ways. Then, about a week later, he commented on my Strava asking if I’d like to run Hood to Coast with some people known as Dojo of Pain.

Actually, check this out to learn more about this whole story.

Fast forward.

In this installment of The Club Seen, Conversational Pace alums, Trevor, Sam, and Xavier took some time to chat about what the club means to them, the DC community, and to the world of running at large.

I didn’t think Robert Putnam would come up, but that’s why this whole thing is so fucking crazy.

Full interview here: