52; Lawyer; Asst. Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 73
I LOVE MY SPORTS: They keep my weight constant, decrease stress, and keep my mind clear.
BUCKET LIST: I want to finish the remaining three Abbott World majors and a marathon in all 50 states.
UP NEXT: I have two remaining halves of the Road Race Series. I’m also looking for an out-of-state marathon to do.
FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: I have completed three of six in the Abbott World Marathon Majors — NYC, Chicago, and Berlin marathons.
HOMETOWN: Southaven, MS
SPEED BUMPS: I unfortunately get Plantar fasciitis from time to time.
MY GROUP: DeSoto Runners Club, North Mississippi Endurance, and Black Men Run.
FAVORITE JAMS: “Castle on the Hill” by Ed Sheeran. I also like random K-pop.
RECENT RACES: I did the MRTC Road Race Series and Peer Power Half.
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: The Marine Corps Half Marathon Forward in Afghanistan. I ran 16 instead of 13 by accident.
BEST EATS: Aldo’s Pizza Pies – Downtown. I’m there daily for the Bulldog Pizza and beer.
DREAM DINNER COMPANY: Prince – I’m a big fan.
GO-TO GEAR: Garmin Fenix 6 with chest strap and Brooks Hyperion shoes.
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: I started running to improve survivability in Afghanistan. Now, it’s a habit.
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson
PET PEEVE: I don’t like people walking in the middle or on the left in races.
MY MOTTO: “They can’t take away my birthday.”
Photo by Tindall Stephens
