How long have you been running? I’ve been running on and off since high school, but really started focusing in on running in 2019. My stepmom and I decided to do the Aramco Half Marathon that year and it really stuck how much I enjoy running! I’m a professional equestrian so running has been a great way to just make my riding even better, stay in shape, and have something outside of work I can continuously improve on.
When did you start running with your run club? I started going to run clubs (shoutout to Memorial Trail Running Club, my first one ever!) in the spring of 2021, and truly found a community of amazing people! It’s so fun to come together to support, learn, and raise each other up.
What is your favorite part of being in a run club? Not a day goes by that I don’t hear from a running friend in some way, and it’s been a community to lean on during hard times. I’m chasing that sub 2 hour half marathon with the help of some great friends, even though those plans have been delayed due to a fractured pelvis, so hopefully in the next year I’ll get it done once I’m back to my normal running schedule! (PATIENCE is the hardest part of running)
I’m regularly at Memorial Trail Running Club (in Houston, TX) on Mondays, an awesome FFP run club! You can usually see me and Rothko there, even if we aren’t running.
