27; Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy
I <3 RUNNING: Running is my release! Every time I go for a run, it allows me to disconnect from the world and just run.
BUCKET LIST: Running all the world marathons would be a dream, so I’m starting with Chicago this year!
UP NEXT: I’m training for the Chicago marathon.
FAV FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Running my first full marathon this past year, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend! It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but it was the biggest achievement getting my first marathon under my belt!
HOMETOWN: Memphis, TN
SPEED BUMPS: The biggest hardship I overcame on my fitness journey was finding the right type of exercise that made me feel accomplished as I have gotten older. Growing up playing sports was an easy way to stay fit, but challenging myself to new types of workouts as I grew up was new to me. I had never done anything other than conditioning for sports, but now I have fallen in love with running and Pilates, and even tried some yoga.
FAV JAMS: I enjoy any remixes of songs. They always help keep me pumped up throughout a run.
BEST EATS: I enjoy any pasta on the menu at Catherine & Mary’s, along with a glass of Chardonnay.
DREAM DINNER COMPANY: Ariana Grande. I love her so much and think she is so genuine and funny!
GO-TO GEAR: My Garmin watch, Brooks running shoes, and Shokz OpenFit headphones — all are a MUST!
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: Working in healthcare has allowed me to learn about my body and health, and prioritizing my fitness has never been more important to me. I want to be able to stay active when I’m older, so I think realizing that how I’m treating my body now affects that has made me more motivated than ever!
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series by Jenny Han
PET PEEVE: It’s annoying when my Runna app doesn’t connect to my Garmin watch. I also can’t stand running outside when it is super windy; it’s unbearable.
QUOTE: Everything happens for a reason! In your fitness journey or life in general, you never know what’s going to happen, but it all has a greater purpose.
Photo by Tindall Stephens
