TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Cyndi Rusin

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 Cyndi Rusin. She just became a member after joining us at track last month.

Why did you start running?
This time is because I heard about Lisa and the running university and thought I don’t want to just hear and learn about chi running, I want to experience it.

What age did you start running?
I believe I was in my 30’s

How old are you now?
63

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
It’s so much better running with a coach teaching you form and body awareness. And the bonus is running with other women who are encouraging and welcoming.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Find a coach and a group that feels right for you. There strength and support in groups.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I would have stretched more after warming up and after running. I also would have been more consistent with the stretching and running

What is your longest race distance and why?
I ran in the inaugural Rock n Roll Marathon. I did the 26 miles just under 5 hrs. I got involved in running then to help with the depression after my son passing.

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
I’d like to do one of those moon lit runs on the trails that I’ve heard about.

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
The marathon was the longest distance.

What is your favorite color?
Forest Green

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
I will have to cross another finish line and see what seems right, but I’m thinking sweet potato fries and a beer.

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Team.
So glad I finally said yes to “giving it a go” with the tribe.

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