Member Spotlight on Lorilea C.

Check out this fun spotlight on Lorilea C.

Hometown:  Sandy Hook, KY

How long have you been a member of SRTT? Why did you join?

3 years. I wanted to connect with other female-identifying runners in the area. 

Why do you Run?

Stress relief! Running unclogs my brain.

Favorite non-running workout:

Pilates, though lately I don’t do it as much as I’d like. 

What is the one thing you absolutely need to run? Good shoes! My plantar fasciitis flares up when I don’t wear proper shoes. 

What is your favorite post-run indulgence? After a half marathon, I must have a BIG margarita!

What was your favorite race and why?

The Derby Mini. I love the energy, the way the whole city shows up to cheer us on along the course, and of course running through Churchill Downs!

What is your bucket list race?

Queen Bee, Flying Pig, and a Disney race

Do you call yourself a runner? If so, at what point in your journey did that happen?  

Yes. I think I started calling myself a runner after my first half marathon. 

What is your favorite thing about being an SRTT member?  Meeting new people, showing new runners that you don’t have to be fast to be a runner, and introduce more people to the joys of intervals!

What have you struggled with during your running journey and did you find a solution? 

My pace. I’m not a fast runner and it is hard to not compare myself to others. Joining SRTT and meeting others who are at my pace helped me feel less alone. I’m never the last one of the group, there are always other “sexy pacers” around me!

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

1) Run more out of state races

 2) Complete half marathons with a sub-3 hour time more consistently 

3) Be more accepting of my body and my running as I progress through my 40’s.