TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Buffy Halvorson

Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Buffy Halvorson!  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
Feel better, and meet friends and like minded people.

What age did you start running?
38

How old are you now?
Will be 40 in August.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
To be patient with yourself.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Start out slow and don’t burn yourself out. .

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I wouldn’t have gone so hard right away.  I kinda got burnt out the first year juggling family and running events.

What is your longest race distance and why?
Half marathon

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Not really, I would like to build up to a half again.

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
Pine Runs. I think it was a 9 mile. I love the trails and night races.  Very calming to me.

What is your favorite color?
PINK. Anything bright. 😜💕

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Pasta and wine of course hahaha

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
I would love to get to know the rest of all of you ladies.


Buffy Halverson, Buffy’s Salon

1030 s Gilbert rd. Gilbert, AZ 85296, 480-431-2036

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