Mom and Athlete; Volunteer Coach, Running and Judo
I <3 RUNNING: I love challenging myself to achieve each goal and the discipline and consistency it takes to become a successful athlete.
BUCKET LIST: I want to run the Chicago Marathon, the New York Marathon, and the Michigan Half Marathon.
UP NEXT: Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series 2025, Women’s Run/Walk Memphis, Sugar 5K Run, Candy Cane course, and St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend
HOMETOWN: Ponce, Puerto Rico, but I’ve been living in Memphis for 11 years now.
SPEED BUMPS: I’ve had 10 surgeries to repair tendons, ligaments, and misplaced bones.
MY GROUP: I’m a member of Memphis Runners Track Club, Breakaway Running, and Memphis Judo.
FAV JAMS: “Free Bird” by MOONLIGHT, Luna Bala, and “Glory” by Ogryzek. Sometimes when I feel like dancing, I like “Las Avispas” by Juan Luis Guerra.
RECENT RACES: I did the Campbell Clinic Full collection and took first place in the 30-34 age bracket. I also placed sixth in The Great American River Half-marathon for
30-34-year-olds. And I placed first in my age bracket for both the MRTC M.O.R.E. 5K and the Arlington 5K.
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: The St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend in 2023 was really emotional because my younger sister is a cancer survivor of St. Jude. It really touched my heart.
BEST EATS: So many! I like Season 52 for their flatbread, avocado toast, and salmon salad. I also like Babalu for the fresh guacamole and all the salads.
DREAM DINNER COMPANY: David Goggins and I share a similar past, and I love his mental strength.
GO-TO GEAR: For races, I like Nike Alphafly 2 and Vaporfly 3. For daily runs, I like Mizuno and HOKA shoes. I also like my Garmin Forerunner 745, Chicknlegs clothes, and my Stelo sugar monitor.
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: I’ve been involved with sports since I was four years old. I was taught that the key to progress is consistency and patience.
PET PEEVE: My pet peeve is being focused at the gym and then being interrupted, leading to forgetting how many reps I was doing!
BINGE-WATCHING: I’m watching “Modern Family”, “Yellowstone”, and “Six Feet Under.”
QUOTE: “Never let anyone tell you it’s impossible. You’re the one who can make it possible. You must believe in yourself.” – unknown
