44; Partner, Director of Client Services at Hemline Tailored Brand Strategies; Board Member at University of Memphis College of Communications & Fine Arts

I <3 CYCLING: I’m always excited to get back on my bike, and I love riding by myself just as much as I do with a group. When riding with others, it’s an opportunity to come together and meet new people from different walks of life. It requires communication, teamwork, and trust. When riding on my own, it’s a chance to get quiet, enjoy the wind in my face, and let go of everything swirling around in my head for a while.

BUCKET LIST: I’d like to complete the El Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile trek that begins in France and ends on the northwestern coast of Spain.

UP NEXT: Victory’s Winter Ride Series

FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Completing Big Dam Bridge 100 was a huge accomplishment, considering I got my first road bike nine months ago! Once I learned how to clip in, which was super intimidating and scary, I was sold on cycling. I started taking spin classes at Victory twice weekly and rode as much as possible on weekends. I joined Victory’s Summer Training in June and just kept showing up. I followed the training plan, stuck with my nutrition, and did what my coaches said. My goal was always to just keep up with whoever was in front of me — and it worked!

HOMETOWN: Oak Ridge, TN

SPEED BUMPS: I’ve had quite a few, but the moral of the story is to do your strength training, accessory work, and PT exercises!
MY GROUP: I joined Victory’s Summer Training Club for the first time this year.

FAVORITE JAMS: “So What” by P!NK

BINGE-WATCHING: “Fight Night”

RECENT RACES: I completed Big Dam Bridge 100 in Little Rock.

MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: I’ve done the Bourbon Chase Ragnar Relay for six years on team Memphis Mojo — two vans, 12 runners, 36 hours, 200 miles from Louisville to Lexington along the Bourbon Trail. It is an absolute blast!

BEST EATS: Folk’s Folly (petite filet)

DREAM DINNER COMPANY: Oprah. She is my role model.

GO-TO GEAR: I love my Victory-branded everything!

INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: My sobriety. I quit drinking four years ago, and it changed everything for the better — mentally, physically, and spiritually.

ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus

QUOTE: “One step at a time. One minute at a time. One mile at a time. You can do it!” – unknown