Every Saturday we highlight one of our members in TRU Tribe Running Club . Cindy Richardson was our first one! Since she’s been a member, she’s crossed finish lines she never thought possible including her first 50K on 9/27/19!
Cindy and Mellie completing their first 50K..at night! They are still smiling at the finish even if the sunrise beat them to the finish 💜
Why did you start running?
I needed a new challenge in my life and running had always been something I was scared of.
What age did you start running?
58
How old are you now?
59
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
Just start and quit thinking about it. Even if I have a setback, I need to work within my own limits but keep moving forward towards my goals.
What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Just start and quit thinking about it. Find a coach and stick to a workout schedule. Having an event as a goal will help keep you focused.
What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I would try to be more consistent with my workouts.
What is your longest race distance and why?
50K – recently completed. It was a tough event but I finished within the cutoff time.
Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Not any more. I am happy with the 50K, but may decide to do other 50K races.
What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
I really enjoyed my first night race, it was a 9K at San Tan and beautiful weather with full moon, and I ran with a companion Melinda the entire race.
What is your favorite color?
None really but wear lots of purple now.
What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Beer garden is always fun to sit and visit with group, beer and something salty for post race snack.
Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Online 🥰
Having the TRU Tribe group as inspiration and companions is a great way to keep focused and have fun. Lisa is a great coach — working on technique, running workouts and auxilliary excercises plus cheering us on the entire time.