61; License Analyst at FedEx 

I LOVE RUNNING: I love how exhilarating I feel after I run! 

BUCKET LIST: My fitness bucket list item was to run only one marathon, and I exceeded that. 

UP NEXT: I’m going to be doing the St. Jude 10k. 

FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: My favorite accomplishment is completing two marathons. 

SPEED BUMPS: I was taking two high-blood pressure medications, and now only one. 

MY GROUP: I am a member of Black Girls Run- Memphis. 

FAVORITE JAMS: I don’t listen to music while running. 

RECENT RACES: I did the MRTC Winter Trail Run, and I placed third in my age group. I also did Running through the Zoo. 

MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: The most memorable was my first marathon — getting the medal is awesome! 

BINGE-WATCHING: I’ve been enjoying watching House of Cards and Suits. 

BEST EATS: I like Houstons, especially their kale and rotisserie chicken. 

DREAM DINNER COMPANY: I’d like to have dinner with my deceased grandmother. Sadly, I never met her and would love to know her humble beginnings. 

GO-TO GEAR: Brooks running shoes and athletic run skirts are a must for me. 

INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and wanted to be healthy. 

ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “The Other Black Girl” by Zakiya Dalila Harris 

PET PEEVE: High-pitched noises disturb my workouts. 

FAV INDULGENCE: Anything chocolate! 

QUOTE: “I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.” – Oprah Winfrey 

Photo by Tindall Stephens