50; Superintendent at Walker General Contractors
I <3 RUNNING: Running helps me reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus.
BUCKET LIST: I want to do a sprint triathlon because it will motivate me to cross-train! At 50, I’m beginning to realize the importance of cross-training.
UP NEXT: St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend!
FAV FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Completing the 2025 Lane Purser Road Race Series because I came back from injury to place first in my age group.
HOMETOWN: Bristol, PA
SPEED BUMPS: In 2020, I herniated my L4-L5 disc, resulting in severe sciatica in my right leg and limited mobility for six weeks. Unable to lift anything heavy, my career as a carpenter was over. Using the experience gained as a carpenter, I began a new career as a construction superintendent. Overwhelmed by a new career and my sciatica, I gave up exercise. A few years later, work stress led me back to exercise. Starting with pull-ups, push-ups, and planks, I discovered planks were taming my sciatica. After 18 months of strength training my core, the sciatica was manageable, and I began walking with short, slow intervals of running. A year later, I was inspired to sign up for the 2025 Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series. I intended to only run a few short races at the beginning of the series to connect with old friends. After placing second in my AG in the first race of the series, I was determined to complete the whole series. I conquered all distances in the series and placed first in my AG for the series!
FAV GYM: I like working out at my home gym and at Ric Nuber YMCA.
FAV JAMS: “Jump” by Van Halen
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: My first marathon was St. Jude in 2011. It was a life-changing event that helped build resilience and self-confidence. It was also a huge milestone in a transformation that began in 2010, after I quit drinking and began focusing on my health and fitness.
MY PRE-RACE RITUALS: I cut back on caffeine the day before to improve sleep!
BEST EATS: Jason’s Deli. I like the turkey wrap with steamed veggies and tea.
GO-TO PRE-RACE MEAL: I like to have oatmeal made with vanilla whey protein and bananas for breakfast before a race.
GO-TO GEAR: Garmin 165 running watch
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: Running boosts my mood, increases energy, and helps with weight management.
Photo by Josh Clark
