Name: Kristin
Twitter:
@SassphaltRunner
Blog: Sassphaltrunner.com
How long have you been running?
I started "officially"
running in 2005 when I signed up for my first 5K race, although I ran for
general fitness and as cross training while I was on my college crew team
and after I graduated. I dabbled in track (200M hurdles) when I was younger -
thanks to a very supportive gym teacher.
What/who motivated you to start running?
There wasn't anyone in particular,
but as I became acquainted with more and more people who ran and did so
competitively, I knew that I could do it too. At the time I lived across the
street from the park where our local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is held
so I decided to train for it. I wasn't necessarily starting from scratch, but
it would be my first race with a friend of mine -- talk about inspiring. Our
goal was to just simply run without stopping.
What’s something that you can’t run without?
Gratitude...and my Mizunos.
What is your favorite race you have ever done or place to
run?
My favorite race for the location
was the Rock n' Roll New Orleans Marathon. The Philly marathon had great crowd
support, but I have to admit, small local races hold a special place in my
heart.
What is the best advice you would give a beginning runner?
First, I absolutely love beginning
runners. We were all there once and know the feeling of just lacing up and
hitting the road. My best advice would be to stay focused and keep chipping
away at it. Sometimes there's so much pressure -even when you are more
advanced - to compete, to PR, to train, etc. Focus on getting out there and
enjoying yourself, `maybe even in someplace new to you. Get lost in the moment.
The rest will fall into place.
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