Name:
Amy
Hometown: St.
Matthews, KY
Family: Husband
Chris of 13 years and 2 children – Roan 9, Elliot 5. Fun fact, I met
Chris on the internet in late 2002.
Why do you Run? I run because it brings me joy and because I get to spend time
with some of my best friends whom I met through MRTT. I’m mostly a trail runner
and the woods and trails bring a peacefulness to my life that helps renew my
mind. Best way to start my day and best way to decompress after a log and
possibly stressful day. I love introducing people to the joy of trail running.
Favorite non-running workout: Racquetball. I love racquetball so much but never get to play.
So, if you are looking for a racquetball buddy and have a place to play, hit me
up!
Favorite Training Plan: One that involves running with my friends every week, hill
training and my favorite: Fartleks. I love the plans that I downloaded from www.rei.com
Where is your favorite place to run and why?
All Trails. Trail running brings a
peacefulness that you can only understand once you do it. I love Jefferson
Memorial Forest, Seneca Trails, Cherokee Trails, Waverly Park Trails. I
basically love all trails.
What is the one thing you absolutely need to
run? Running shorts, or capris or pants with pockets.
Gotta have the pockets. And really prefer if its big enough for my phone. Why
is anything ever made without pockets anyway?
What is your favorite post-run indulgence? Beer or when it came to my last run at Ragnar, a fresh mimosa.
YUM.
Favorite running song that gives you strength? I can’t really pick out just one, but I love Alt J, Macklemore and
anything Widespread Panic.
What was your favorite race and why? Ragnar because it has everything I love. Time with friends,
camping, running, food, beer, etc. Wonderful Memories.
What is your bucket list race…. Don’t have a specific bucket list race, but I’d love to do a trail
run in Hawaii.
At what point did you start to call yourself a
“runner”? Interesting question.
Not long after I joined MRTT, I said I wasn’t athletic and I wasn’t a runner, I
just ran sometimes. The inspiring duo of Stephanie B and Marian S gave me so much strength and courage to understand that if you
run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter the length, speed or how often, if you
run, you are a runner and them along with many other encouraging wonderful
ladies have helped me to continue my journey.
What do you tell yourself to keep going during a
tough run? I think about how far I’ve come and how far I
have left and all the other tough times I’ve encountered in life that I’ve made
it through. I know I will make it and sometimes it’s tough but that I know my
body’s limits and what I can do. Also I like to think about my inspiring
friends who have gone so much further. I also think about the strength messages
people have shared with me and I hear my friends encouraging voices in my
mind. If I am with a friend on a tough run, it’s so much better
because we can pull each other through the tough times.
What have you struggled with during your running
journey and did you find a solution?
I hit a point somewhere about ¾ of the way
through each race I train for where I just don’t want to run anymore. As long
as I utilize my friends for accountability and companionship, I pull through
that just fine. It just takes getting out there. Also, understanding that some
runs are just going to be BAD. And understanding that it doesn’t mean I should
stop or that all runs are going to be BAD. It will get better and it takes the
bad to appreciate the good.
What three things do you most want to accomplish
(running or non-running related)?
- Involving my whole family in activities more. Hiking
more, running with my boys. And semi-regular running dates with my awesome
husband who got me into trail running in the first place.
- A healthy weight and exercise combination that I can
stick with that not only makes me healthier but a better runner. (Not
emptying the fridge in my mouth after a run).
- Incorporate yoga in my life more regularly.
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