Hi
All! LRR
here. I am excited to talk to you guys as the as the Marketing/Social Media Chair. MRTT
Louisville’s ability to bring together a diverse group is a gift that we have given each other. Some of us know each other well,
others not so much. I introduced myself to a woman I thought was Rachel at last
year’s Great Pumpkin 10K. It wasn’t Rachel. She was kind enough to let me know
her name and that she would also be at the Urban Bourbon. Since then I haven’t
gone up to any strangers thinking they are part of the group. To avoid these
mishaps, our Chapter Leaders have shined the spotlight so our members are more
easily identifiable. It’s probably not the reason but it certainly helps! I now know who to keep in mind when the
big mile training runs are scheduled and there are donuts involved. I did finally meet Rachel at a run at Seneca park. She was warm and open. I don't see her often but social media has given us a chance to get to know each other. I now think of her as a friend. I thought she was pretty badass when we met but this post confirms all that. See for yourself!
Name: Rachel P.
Hometown:
Baldwin Park, CA
Family: I am
married with two children.
Why do you Run?
I started
running again March 2016, after a 6 year break following a knee injury. During
that time I gained some weight, suffered from depression and battled with high
cholesterol. In August of 2015, my doctor told me if I didn't lose weight and
lower my cholesterol I'd have to go on a lifetime of meds. So, my weight loss
journey started. By March 2016, I'd lost some weight and was ready to get my
life back. Initially, my goal was to be able to pass the physical fitness test
at work, which included a 1.5 mile run. A co-worker introduced me to MRTT in
April of 2016. So, I joined in on group runs. To my surprise in October of
2016, I ran my first half marathon, Queen Bee, in 6 years, with the support of
our MRTT mommas. Since then I've completed several half marathons, 1 full
marathon, an 8-hour endurance run (I ran 32 miles). My motivation for running
has changed a bit. I now run with my 15 year old daughter. Running has
strengthened our bond.
Favorite
non-running workout: T25, Shift Shop, Yoga, and Body Beast workouts.
Favorite
Training Plan: Hason’s Marathon Method
Where is your
favorite place to run and why?
Seneca-
Cherokee Park. I like the variety of hills, trails, and paved trails. I find
running Cherokee has made me a better runner.
