Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Mindy Buckey! If we can do it, so can you!
Why did you start running?
I started running track in high school. And I’m not really sure I remember why. Since that time, running has been an on-again off-again activity for me. I’ve always been active with one sport or another. At times running (short distances) has been a part of those sports. I’ve trained for half marathons and have only run about 3 of those races over the course of many years. Thanks to Coach Lisa and ChiRunning, my running form is improving (a work in progress). Recently I signed up for the Crown King 50k training program. It was a spur of the moment decision while surfing Lisa’s website 🙂 My discoveries…love the trails…..sometimes (OK, most times) I hike more than run….the desert is beautiful…nothing like a sunrise….
What age did you start running?
17?
How old are you now?
60 amazing years
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
Patience and humility. And then the joy of a run completed….
What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Keep going…
What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Run more trails and less road.
What is your longest race distance and why?
The half marathon is my longest race distance. It seemed like that was probably going to be my longest race distance….until I started training for a 50k. Coach Lisa says I can run this distance and I’m going to believe her 🙂
Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Right now, I’m focusing on the Crown King 50K. If (when) I complete that before the cutoff…who knows….
What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
Probably the half marathon.
What is your favorite color?
Blue. Definitely blue. But purple is growing on me. Seeing a lot of that around these days 🙂
What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Bananas and water. A smoothie (protein, greens, fruit) if possible.
Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Team.
I’ve really enjoyed getting to know members of this tribe! You are all amazing and so motivating. Thank you….