56, Community Development Area Manager & Mortgage Loan Originator with BancorpSouth, Ride leader for Black Girls Do Bike and Major Taylor Memphis Cycling Club
Team Player:
I am a member of Black Girls Do Bike, Major Taylor Memphis, Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club, and Black Girls Run! Memphis.
Recent Win:
I completed the Bikes Blues & Bayous 46-mile ride in on Aug. 1 with a finishing pace of 17.0 mph.
Ride I’ll Never Forget:
Tour the Corn in May 2017. I signed up for what I thought was a 50-mile ride with my friends, but it was was a metric century (63 miles). At first, I was so nervous that I could hardly pedal, but my determination kicked in to finish by any means. I had a 13.9 mph pace and enjoyed the countryside scenery, food, and plenty of laughter.
I <3 Cycling:
I love the total mind-body peace that I experience on my bike.
Inspiration:
It allows me to participate in physical activities with my grandchildren all while aging gracefully.
Bucket List:
Complete a century ride (100 miles) and a mini triathlon.
Obstacle Course:
Since I began my fitness journey, I’ve faced Hashimoto’s disease, a torn lateral meniscus, and recently plantar fasciitis. I always find a way to modify the movements or the activity to stay fit. Managing Hashimoto’s, I’ve lost 25 pounds over the last past year.
Favorite Jam Song:
Most definitely “You Can Do It” by Ice Cube. It totally encourages me to push harder…”Don’t Stop Get It Get It!”
Indulgence:
Drinking Dr. Pepper and eating Lays potato chips. These two make any difficult day easy to handle.
Favorite quote:
“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up!”
Interview by Laurenne Hom. Photo by Tindall Stephens.
