Member Spotlight on Niki W.

 

Member Spotlight on Niki 

Check out this fun spotlight on Niki W.

Hometown:  Originally Orlando, now I consider Louisville home.

How long have you been a member of SRTT? Why did you join? I have been a member since 2017 and joined because I had just started running and was new to Ky and was hoping to meet some people to run with and find places to run.

Why do you Run? I run for so many reasons. The health benefits, the joy of it, the empowerment it gives me when I have accomplished a new goal, the mental aspect that helps me clear my mind and because I have learned so much about myself thru the process of becoming a runner.

Favorite non-running workout: Hot yoga

What is the one thing you absolutely need to run? Music

What is your favorite post-run indulgence? Starbucks coffee and a blueberry muffin

What was your favorite race and why? I would have to say Chicago Marathon by far. It was an amazing experience and loved every minute of it!

What is your bucket list race? Bourbon Chase, Ragnar, Great Smoky 1/2

Do you call yourself a runner? If so, at what point in your journey did that happen?  I do call myself a runner! I want to say I considered myself a runner when I completed the 10 miler of the Triple Crown in 2017. That was an emotional feeling of accomplishment when I crossed the finish line.

What is your favorite thing about being an SRTT member?  Community, encouragement and the FOMO it creates (in a good way). It has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people and experience races I may have never done before.

What have you struggled with during your running journey and did you find a solution?  I struggled when I had surgery and was unable to rain Chicago in 2021. I was so upset and defeated. It too a long time for me to get out of that bad mental space and get back into running. I started back running solo just to allow myself time and Grace to get back to what I loved and allow me time to embrace the suck of starting over. Once I felt confident enough to run with others I joined runs and just took it one run at a time to get my groove back.

What three things do you most want to accomplish (running or non-running related)? 

I want to become yoga teacher certified

In 2024 run only races I have never run before

Complete an Olympic triathlon

August 2023 Challenge: BINGO Flip Fest

 

Welcome to the August Monthly Challenge!

It’s going to be a Flippin Awesome Bingo challenge!

Every square is “FLIP” related and is sure to be a ‘flippin’ good time! Here’s how it works:

Cross off 1 square PER DAY (and only one - no double dipping!). Post in the SRTT Lou Facebook group with a picture or story. You can also post in the National SRTT Global Community Group (but all your local SRTT supporters may not be in that group).

4 in a row makes a BINGO and every square is a BLACK OUT! All blacked out cards can be entered to win a prize at the end of the month in the Global Facebook group. The national office will provide some prize giveaways for social shares- - use the hashtag #SRTTFlipFest and #SRTTLou to enter!

Flip Fest Group Run - We are excited to celebrate Nationwide with all of our members the legend of the FLIP! The chapter with the largest or most creative group magnet flip will win a PRIZE - Here are the details for our flip event:

Join us on a date TBD (details will be posted) for a fun video FLIP at our group run.

As always - if you have other goals for the month, please share them along with your progress and don’t forget pics! We all love pics!

Questions? Message an admin or comment on this post.