How Endorphinated Came to Life
It is not surprise that we, Chrissy and Sarah, met at the gym – in a high energy group fitness class surrounded by like minded people, having an absolute blast while getting in a solid workout… and of course, getting completely Endorphinated! It’s funny when friendships can be forged through shared miles and sweat! Our like-minded personalities were drawn to each other by magnetic energy and mutual positivity. After workouts, we’d catch up, laugh, and dream out loud about adventures we hadn’t taken yet, mountains we hadn’t climbed, and ideas we hadn’t acted on. One of those ideas became Endorphinated!
It wasn’t long before we started running together through the Fort Collins Trail Runners group. I was really nervous to show up with a bunch of who I knew would be elite runners. After reading the book, Flash, about a determined little donkey, I couldn’t help but think I was the “donkey running with the thoroughbreds.” Sarah encouraged me to be brave and join the group anyway and I’m so glad I did. Some of our dearest friends came into our lives this way – through the dirt, sweat, and switchbacks! From then on, we became the best trail companions – always up for a spontaneous route, a longer loop, or turning a 10 miler into a 15 (oopsies 😅). These trail adventures weren’t just long workouts, they were therapy.
At some point on one of our long trail runs, one of us jokingly used the phrase.. “I am so endorphinated!” That word just stuck. It captured the feeling we kept chasing… the natural high, the spark, the joy of moving your body, being in nature, and pushing yourself past what you thought you could do. We kept throwing the word “endorphinated” around and one day thought, “What if we did something with this? What if we built something that helped others feel what we feel when we’re out there doing what makes us feel bold, strong, and fills our hearts with pure joy!?”
We created Endorphinated to help others find their spark through movement, mindset, adventure, and travel. We want others to experience that empowering feeling of doing the thing that makes you feel alive – even if it is something completely different than running miles on trails or climbing to high peaks. We want to encourage others and create a community that knows it’s not too late to live a life that lights you up – no matter what age or state you’re at in this life! We truly hope this inspires you to move your body, explore, and chase the things that make you feel wildly alive.
This is Endorphinated. We’re just getting started and so glad you’re here for the journey!
