34; Accountant for Army Corps of Engineers
HOMETOWN: Memphis, TN
I LOVE RUNNING: Running is a great stress reliever to escape life’s daily challenges. I also love competing and being supportive of others within your age group.
BUCKET LIST: I’d like to train for and complete an Ironman 70.3 Triathlon.
UP NEXT: The 2023 St. Jude Half Marathon and 2023 MRTC Road Race Series.
FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: 2020 Little Rock Half Marathon. Amazing medals!
SPEED BUMPS: I aimed to complete the 2018 St. Jude Marathon for my 30th birthday but unfortunately pulled my hamstring while training and had to take an extended break from running.
MY GROUP: The Breakaway Running Training Group and MRTC.
FAVORITE JAMS: I’m a huge Drake fan, so any of his music.
RECENT RACES: 2023 Great American River Run 5K; 2023 Orion 5K; 2022 St. Jude Marathon
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: The 2022 St. Jude Marathon. I completed my first marathon. Also, my father and I were featured on the cover photo for the St. Jude fundraiser page in 2019.
BINGE-WATCHING: Your Honor on Showtime.
BEST EATS: Venice Kitchen and their Rasta Pasta.
DREAM DINNER COMPANY: Kobe Bryant. I would love to pick his brain and learn more about his philosophy on the Mamba Mentality.
GO-TO GEAR: Garmin Forerunner 45 and HOKA Clifton’s. It’s pretty cool sharing the same name as your favorite running shoes!
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: Seeing my 62-year-old pops being physically fit and still able to run at a fantastic pace! I was also his biggest motivation for falling in love with the sport. We participate together in a lot of the local races.
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: I’m currently reading “Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More” by Mark Batterson.
PET PEEVE: People who talk on the phone loudly at the gym.
FAV INDULGENCE: I love tasting and trying different types of beers. Memphis has some of the best!
QUOTE: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
Photo by Tindall Stephens
