32; Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital
I <3 RUNNING: I love how amazing the running community is! No matter what pace you run or how long you’ve been doing it everyone cheers each other on and are so supportive.
BUCKET LIST: I want to run all of the World Major Marathons.
UP NEXT: Five Levees 15K and the Germantown half marathon
FAV FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Running the Chicago Marathon in 2018 and 2019
HOMETOWN: Alsip, Illinois
SPEED BUMPS: During nursing school and into my first nursing job, I had to place running on the back burner. I’ve been slowly working towards getting myself fully back into it.
MY GROUP: Memphis Runners Track Club
FAVORITE JAMS: “Daphne Blue” by The Band CAMINO
RECENT RACES: MRTC road race series, St. Jude Half Marathon, Wolf River 5K, and Crosstown 10K
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: My first half marathon, St. Jude, in 2016!
BEST EATS: Slider Inn
GO-TO GEAR: I like AfterShokz, the Nathan running belt, and my Garmin watch.
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: Staying fit helps me keep up with the physical demands of my job and shows my patients that taking care of our bodies is essential for long-term health. I want to be able to share that inspiration with others and encourage them to prioritize their wellness.
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman and “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner
BINGE WATCHING: Only Murders in the Building
QUOTE: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
Photo by Tindall Stephens
