Every week I pull up the Member Engagement report to see who has engaged the most the week before who hasn’t been nominated yet. This week we meet Nora Carrillo.
Why did you start running?
I wanted to be a sprinter like FloJo. Took up longer distances as I got older
What age did you start running?
14
How old are you now?
50
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
To enjoy running for the things it allows you to do: Meet awesome people, see great places, and to get to know yourself.
What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Don’t compare yourself to other runners, just focus on you.
What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Stretch more.
What is your longest race distance and why?
55K to see what I need to do to finish a 50M.
Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
Favorite race is a tie between Marine Corp Marathon and Monument Valley for the scenery. Favorite distance is 50K.
What is your favorite color?
Green
What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Coke with hamburger and fries.