I <3 RUNNING: I love the clarity that comes with running. The community is also very supportive.
BUCKET LIST: I would like to race or run in at least 50 countries with my family, while also completing the World Marathon Majors.
UP NEXT: Robbie’s Run is a unity run that I’m spearheading on February 16, including local run groups. After that, I have the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville full marathon. Then, the Great American River Run half marathon.
FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Completing the Spartan Super 10K was one of my favorite accomplishments. I enjoyed the event because of the comradery and perseverance it took to complete this race.
HOMETOWN: Memphis
SPEED BUMPS: A hardship I experienced on my journey was completing my first 5K with two sprained ankles. It wasn’t the easiest, and I wouldn’t recommend it, but I was determined to finish.
MY GROUP: I’m currently a member of 901runclub. We usually run on Sunday afternoons.
FAVORITE JAMS: “A Different World” by Don Trip & 8Ball
RECENT RACES: St. Jude half marathon, Memphis Parks 5K (first in my age), and Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run 5K (second in my age group).
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: My most memorable moment is running with my sons in the Memphis Park 5K. Whenever we can run together, it pushes me to run harder.
BEST EATS: Cxffeeblack is my go-to. A blackout chocolate cookie and a half & half is what gets me going.
DREAM DINNER COMPANY: My late grandmother. I would love to share all my accomplishments and rapturous moments.
GO-TO GEAR: My current gear includes two watches, an Apple Watch and a Garmin (one on each wrist ), headphones, comfortable running shorts, and the right shoe (I like Hyperion Max 2 from Brooks).
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: Seeing my children wanting to run with me inspires me, along with the other benefits of running.
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
PET PEEVE: My biggest pet peeve with running is bad weather. It’s getting better — I recently ran in the snow!
QUOTE: “We are stronger together than we are alone.” – Walter Payton
