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NYC FREE RUN+2 PROFILES

CURTIS KULIG INTERVIEW

1. Why do you run?
To clear my head, keep my brain moving.

2. What's your favorite part about running in NYC or other cities?
Taking in the sights and surroundings, all that's going on around me while I move throughout the city.

3. How does running make you feel?
Great! Its good to be in sync with the body and breathing, everything all working together as one.

4. What's does "free" mean to you?
Getting away from all the things that make life complicated.

5. In your opinion, does running affect fashion? How?
Running sneakers are often quite fashionable!

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CARLOS QUIRARTE INTERVIEW

1. Why do you run?
Clears my head

2. What's your favorite part about running in NYC or other cities?

I think its the interaction with everything around me NY is a machine when your running here it real feels like your a part of that machine.

3. How does running make you feel?
Energized

4. What's does "free" mean to you?
Limitless possibilities

5. In your opinion, does running affect fashion? How?
Yes cause when you run you look better in whatever your wearing haha.

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JAKE SUMNER INTERVIEW

1. Why do you run?
Because it keeps me happy and healthy and in check.

2. What's your favorite part about running in NYC or other cities?
The city makes it like a new experience every time I run. I never really liked running on a treadmill, i find it boring.

3. How does running make you feel?
Focused. I'm able to think clearly and consider things a little more.

4. What's does "free" mean to you?
I think people should do whatever they want to do so long as they're not hurting anybody else. I feel grateful i get to live like this.

5. In your opinion, does running affect fashion? How?
For sure. Running is just about feeling good, which will never go out of fashion.

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CHRIS BUFORD INTERVIEW

1. Why do you run?
I run to be free. Running is a staple in my weekly workout. It gives me the opportunity to be outside and to challenge myself. .

2. What's your favorite part about running in NYC or other cities?
My favorite part of running in new york city and other cities is the ability to explore. When I travel I always carry my sneakers. I believe running is one of the best ways to really see any city.

3. How does running make you feel?
When I run I feel like nothing can hold me back. I can go anywhere with my two feet.

4. What's does "free" mean to you?
To me free means limitless. I believe society puts a frame on many of us and I think running gives you a opportunity to decide your own route.

5. In your opinion, does running affect fashion? How?
I believe running does affect fashion. From vintage running sneakers to windbreakers, I see certain functional elements of running components transforming into everyday wear.

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MIKE SAES INTERVIEW

1. Why do you run?
Because I'm always late.

2. What's your favorite part about running in NYC or other cities?
I've accomplished most of my selfish goals and find more enjoyment from inspiring others, that's hard to do when you're running through the woods, though I do enjoy chasing deer.

3. How does running make you feel?
Running makes me higher on the athletic ladder than most, this helps my confidence cuz I'm better than you! I also enjoy having strength, I need it for every walk up.

4. What's does "free" mean to you?
While Running away or Running towards I feel like nothing can catch me, no one can hold me.

5. In your opinion, does running affect fashion? How?
I'm an Ex-Sneaker King but now I wear mostly running kicks, showing up dipped in a reflective Bridge Runner dri-fit and a fly pair of kicks is mandatory

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