Name: Stacey
M.
Hometown: LaGrange,
Ky
Family: Husband
of 10 years...I believe. Mother of three kids 7,5,3.
Why do
you Run?
I run
because I enjoy it. I love the friendships it's brought me, the strength it’s
given me, confidence I’ve gained, and I’m continuing to learn more reasons why
I run.
Favorite
non-running workout:
Strength
Training. I have committed two days a week to strength with my good friend,
Jeanette, for almost a year now, I think.
Favorite
Training Plan:
I don't
really have a particular one. I’ve used a couple here and there. What I have
done this current plan, was taken one from Jenny Hadfield used hers as my base
and rearranged it for myself and my life. Once I did that, I double checked it
with a more experienced runner to make sure I didn't screw it up.
Where
is your favorite place to run and why?
I run
roads mostly during the week due to convenience but I prefer any trail. Of
course, I wouldn't pass up a run with a friend or new friend just because it's
on road.
What is
the one thing you absolutely need to run?
A
capri, skirt or shorts with pockets to hold my water and or phone.
What is
your favorite post-run indulgence?
Always
a beer. I have recently learned on my last long training run, I crave a grilled
chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-a. It was THE best sandwich I ever had.
Favorite
running song that gives you strength?
Honestly,
I don't run with music. I have found I run better without it.
What
was your favorite race and why?
I have
a few that come to mind, The View, Queen Bee, Ragnar just to name some. The
only reason I have come up with to why, is because of the people that I have
run them with. They made the race worth it!
What is
your bucket list race…
I
haven't found one yet. I think after September I will have more of an idea of
what I want to do with my running self.
At what
point did you start to call yourself a “runner”?
Probably
shortly after I started running again. I was running with some awesome ladies
from MRTT/SRTT. The positivity and acceptance I gained was amazing.
What do
you tell yourself to keep going during a tough run?
I try
to think of someone (a friend, family member) who has accomplished something
just as difficult or even more difficult. It puts my tough run into perspective
and it also reminds me I’m not the only one out there doing this. I can get
through it just keep moving.
What
have you struggled with during your running journey and did you find a
solution?
I allow
my mental game to get the best of me. I
let it kick my a** so many times running and non running. I am slowly learning
tricks and strategies to help when I get down into a “pit” that I can’t get out
of.
I have
started listening to podcasts about running, reading books, and talking to
other runners about what they have learned. I then go and keep it all in my
mental notebook and test some of them out on my long training runs.
What
three things do you most want to accomplish (running or non-running related)?
- Make sure my kids are
kind to everyone and are strong enough to stand up for themselves and what
they believe in.
- Help my husband find the
time to do what he loves and support his hobbies.
- Continue to learn how to be a better runner, which helps in life all around.
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