Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Jenni Pierson! If we can do it, so can you!
Why did you start running?
Because all my friends were doing it!
What age did you start running?
I was almost 40 when I started running consistently.
How old are you now?
47
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
I can do things!!! I’m not one of those people who find my zen in running – I don’t actually love the physical task of running. But I love how I feel when I’m done with a run, and I love how running makes me feel about myself.
What advice would you give a beginner runner?
It’s OK to start slow. And DO NOT compare yourself to others.
What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Honestly, I’m not sure I would have done anything differently. My running journey has been a lot of second-guessing myself and telling myself that I’m not “really” a runner. But at the end of the day, I’ve done things I never thought I would/could do and I’ve met some really incredible people through running. I’m not fast and I don’t run far, but I finally feel comfortable calling myself a runner. I think my journey has been exactly what it was supposed to be..
What is your longest race distance and why?
13.1 is my longest distance. Why? Because I really have no desire to commit to the training involved in a longer distance. I often feel like I *should* want to run longer…but I really just don’t. I’ve accepted that I’m not a distance runner and that’s OK.
Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
I would love to do a trail half but the time cut-offs are intimidating to me.
What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
I have done several different Ragnars and those events are so fun! I love the camaraderie and the feeling of community in a sport that is typically not a team sport.
My favorite distance is the 5k. It’s short and sweet and gets me to the beer quicker. Plus, it’s easy to work on improvement, and see results, on that short of a distance.
What is your favorite color?
Green
What is your favorite post race food and drink?
A big, fat, juicy, drippy burger, fries (ooooh…or maybe onion rings?), and – of course – a beer..
Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
Thanks for welcoming me into the group!
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