Where are you from? Winston-Salem, NC, but I live in Durham now.
How long have you lived in the area? Consistently since 2001, but on and off before then.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Loyal, dependable, happy.
Why do you run? I run for the friendship and health benefits, mostly the friendships.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? I don’t remember how or why I went to the first one, but I keep going back because the atmosphere is so happy, healthful, and energetic.
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? The awesome emails from Steph and seeing so many different age groups, ethnicities, and kinds of people coming together for a healthy activity… and of course a drink! Cheers.
Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: I took a photo of a running light that I would like to have for Christmas. Photo because the store did not have the color I want in stock.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? Find an activity that you like and stick with it, consistency and persistence matters. Pretty sure I learned that in Take Pounds Off Sensibly, but I don’t remember the specific person.
If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? I would be a peacemaker and teach people they can exist with their beliefs intact while allowing others to do the same.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I did not run my first mile, despite many attempts, until I was in my 40s.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I am really proud of being part of The House That Running Built. The roof is on the first of three homes that this running and Habitat initiative are working to complete. I’m proud to be a part of a group that wants affordable housing for all and that recognizes the value in every person’s work and that the value society puts on the job should not keep the worker from owning a home.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: Nothing will work unless you do. Maya Angelou
