Name: Laura W.
Hometown:
Jeffersontown, KY
Family: Married
to my best friend, Keith, for almost 17 years. We have one daughter together.
An eleven year old young lady named Tricia. She is our pride and joy.
Why Do you Run?
For health, therapy and friendship.
Favorite non running
workout: Group fitness classes such as bootcamp or spin. Basically anything
that pushes me out of my comfort zone.
Favorite training
plan: The only one I’ve ever done is the one I’m following now, which is
the KDF Norton Sports Health training plan.
Favorite place to run
and why: Any place new really. If I have to pick, I guess it’d be Cherokee,
for all the mature trees and beautiful scenery.
The one thing I need
to run: Opportunity
Perfect running
weather: Sunshine and 50 degrees!
Favorite post-run
indulgence: Shower beer! What else??
What is your favorite
running song that gives you strength? I’m Better by Missy Elliot
Favorite race and
why? So far it’s the Anthem 5k I just did, as it had the most friends and
family involved. I have grown so close to several of the women in this group
whilst training for the Triple Crown and KDF. It’s been life changing!!
What’s your bucket
list race? Any Ragnar
When did you start
calling yourself a runner? After my first official race, the Gaslight 5k.
What do you tell
yourself to keep going on a tough run? I have a grab bag of inspirational
quotes from athletes that I admire and draw strength from.
“It isn’t the
mountains ahead to climb, it’s the pebble in your shoe.” By Muhammad Ali,
is probably my favorite “mind over matter” mantra.
What have you
struggled with during your running journey, and did you find a solution?
Plantar fasciitis was definitely the toughest thing I’ve dealt with while
running. Among other approaches, scraping seemed to resolve my issue the most.
What 3 things do you
most want to accomplish?
1.) The KDF Mini (my first half )
2.) To grow as a
runner, mom, wife and friend.
3.) To realize my potential, while remaining
humble and grateful.
