I came across Jarick while scrolling through The Speed Project’s Instagram. He has such a cool vibe and seemed really genuine, so I thought I’d reach out and feature him on my blog. Our mutual friend Gordon helped us connect, and I was stoked to get to know Jarick and hear his story. Jarick’s journey into the running scene is super inspiring. He started out working at a Nike store, where he was just another employee. When his co-worker, who led the run club, dropped out, Jarick stepped up to the plate. His enthusiasm and commitment didn’t go unnoticed. Nike corporate saw what he was doing and promoted him to marketing, where he got to connect with runners all over the world. Jarick has a positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges. He’s a yes-man in the best way possible—someone who lets his actions do the talking. I feel like that us the best way to live. I’ve got to give a special shoutout to Ally Ferguson for letting us use her space for the shoot. Her brand, Seeker, is amazing, and it was awesome to collaborate with her. You can check out her work here. Also, a big thank you to Jarick’s wife, Ree, for steaming all our outfits and making sure everything looked perfect. Seeing Jarick and Ree work together as a team was truly inspiring.