1. What inspires you to run? 💡

Hoping it will keep me younger, loving the out-of-doors, and enjoying being around all of y’all in MRC.

2. When did you start running? 🕑

In 1984 when the first publicly advertised road race came to Tyler, Texas. My three little kids and I ran the 2-mile fun run.

3. What is your favorite post-race meal? 🍝

Breakfast Tacos. (Hint: run Trails and Tacos!)

4. What is your favorite race or event? ⭐

Watching any high school cross country race at Myers Park — especially if McKinney Boyd is in it.

5. Do you have any advice for new or returning runners? 📖

Start with walking alternating with jogging. Build up SLOWLY. Stretch. Run with a group — like MRC!

6. What is one fun fact about you? Or, what are some of your hobbies? 🔨

Fun (?) fact: I was once detained by the Syrian military police – when I was 12 years old. Hobbies: Politics; politics; politics!