Every Saturday we highlight one of our members from the TRU Tribe Running Club . Meet Sonia! If we can do it, so can you!
Sonia’s 1st 100K!
Why did you start running?
My grandma was into fitness and healthy eating. I was a chubby kid so my grandma would take me to the elementary track and make me run to lose weight. She thought I hated it, but I loved it. Because of her I love to run.
My grandma was into fitness and healthy eating. I was a chubby kid so my grandma would take me to the elementary track and make me run to lose weight. She thought I hated it, but I loved it. Because of her I love to run.
What age did you start running?
I started when I was seven years old.
I started when I was seven years old.
How old are you now? (to inspire the others! but you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to)
41 years old
41 years old
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?How fast I run does NOT define me as a great runner. It’s not all about speed. It’s about doing your best and achieving your running goals.
What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Find a coach to help you with your running journey. Learn the correct running form to prevent injuries along your way. Strength training is such important element to help you get stronger, prevent injuries, and improves your performance as an athlete.
Find a coach to help you with your running journey. Learn the correct running form to prevent injuries along your way. Strength training is such important element to help you get stronger, prevent injuries, and improves your performance as an athlete.
What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I would have definitely done the following before I started to race: find a coach, taken a chi running workshop, and strength training to prevent all of the running injuries
I would have definitely done the following before I started to race: find a coach, taken a chi running workshop, and strength training to prevent all of the running injuries
What is your longest race distance and why?
My longest race was the Javalina Jundred 100k. I like to challenge myself. Whenever I cross a finish line I know I CAN do more.
My longest race was the Javalina Jundred 100k. I like to challenge myself. Whenever I cross a finish line I know I CAN do more.
Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
I want to do a 100 miler at the Copper Canyons Endurance Run in Mexico. I want to run with the Tarahumara my people.
I want to do a 100 miler at the Copper Canyons Endurance Run in Mexico. I want to run with the Tarahumara my people.
What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
My favorite race has been the Javalina Jundred 100k and the New York City Marathon.
My favorite race has been the Javalina Jundred 100k and the New York City Marathon.
What is your favorite color?
I don’t have a favorite color. 🤓
I don’t have a favorite color. 🤓
What is your favorite post race food and drink?
I love coconut water and a good old bison burger.
I love coconut water and a good old bison burger.
Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE 😀
I am so grateful for having you all in my running journey. Thank you so much for all of your support.
I am so grateful for having you all in my running journey. Thank you so much for all of your support.