49; Director of Enterprise Services
I <3 MY SPORTS: I love the family and bonding aspect of it all. I have truly connected with this community, and cycling and running gives me the freedom to clear my mind and reconnect with my inner strength. Not every day is a wonderful day, but these sports offer me a way to embrace the hard moments and reflect with clarity.
BUCKET LIST: I want to complete a triathlon at least once in my life. I still have a long way to go, but the challenge excites me more than it scares me. I genuinely admire the grit and discipline it takes to swim, bike, and run all in one event.
UP NEXT: M-Town Race Series, MRTC RRS, and Navy Mid-South Marathon
FAV FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: I completed the MRTC Road Race Series and became a Road Warrior (Consists of 10 Races: two 5K, two five-miles, two 10K, two 10 Miles, and two 1/2 marathons). It was so hard for me!
SPEED BUMPS: I’ve pushed through multiple foot fractures, a torn ACL, two bruised ribs from a bike crash, a fractured hand, and even lost consciousness during a run. But through every setback, I’ve discovered a deeper strength within myself. They’ve shaped me into someone who refuses to quit.
MY GROUP: BPC Performance, Memphis Runners Track Club (MRTC), Grind City Cycling Club, Black Men Run (BMR), and Memphis Hightailers
FAVORITE JAMS: My coach has been trying to get me to keep my pace, and I found 80s and 90s slow songs help.
RECENT RACES: Zoom Through the Zoo, DoNot Stop 5K, MRTC MORE 5K, Campbell Clinic Collection, and St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: It’s always the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, from running in the race to being a part of supporting the cause and mission of St. Jude.
BEST EATS: Porch & Parlor. I order the bacon and Tomahawk, which is why I run!
GO-TO GEAR: Garmin watch and cycling computer and Nike running gear and Alphafly 3 shoes
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: I found out that I have a genetic heart defect, which was a wake-up call to make lifestyle changes. That moment inspired me not just to take care of my body, but to appreciate the life I have and live it with intention.
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “Tribe Of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World” by Tim Ferriss.
PET PEEVE: People who don’t show other people grace and understanding.
