41; Site Inspector at Shelby County Housing
I <3 RUNNING: I love the health benefits of running, especially how it helps me with my type 2 diabetes. It also improves my cardiovascular health and helps me maintain my weight. And I make sure none of my four kids can outrun me!
BUCKET LIST: I would like to run the Boston Marathon.
UP NEXT: The 2025 Great American River Run
FAV FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: I recently completed the St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend for the first time this year.
HOMETOWN: Memphis, TN
MY GROUP: I’m a member of Black Men Run and The Memphis Runners Track Club. I participate in two to three runs a week.
RECENT RACES: I completed the Little Rock Half Marathon. While I didn’t place, I pushed myself and improved my previous time.
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: The experience of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend.
BEST EATS: South of Beale. The blackened catfish is amazing, and I like to partner that with a Lucid Dreams drink.
DREAM DINNER COMPANY: It would be former President Barack Obama. It would be insightful to learn the basis of his leadership style. I would talk to him about his life experiences and identity and ask him where he gets his resilience.
GO-TO GEAR: My overall pick is Saucony, but we won’t discuss the number of pairs I have purchased!
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: I love to see my improvement year after year. When I first started running, I had a 14 min mile pace; I currently have a 9:10 pace and will continue to improve.
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” by Barack Obama
PET PEEVE: Those who don’t stay to the right when running. If you’re going to slow down, always stay to the right and raise your hand.
BINGE-WATCHING: “The Rookie”
PERSONAL MOTTO: Live life, respect others, and serve to be better.
