About Me

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"There are clubs you can't belong to, neighborhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open." - Nike

About Me

I am a 29 year old girl getting back into running after taking a few years off...  I am trying everyday to get stronger and become a healthier, fitter and leaner lady!  I am also trying to train correctly and prevent injuries so that I can keep running for years and years to come.  I started by 5K training and am now on 10K training... I will then move to 1/2 marathon and finish up with marathon training.  I also supplement with weight training 2-3 days per week.

This is my favorite place to run!  Love the trails at this park.



My running addiction has literally changed my life in a short period of time.  I never realized how much I missed running until I came back to it.  This is a lifestyle, not an occasional hobby.  I also believe in making healthier food decisions.  I am limiting fried-greasy foods, sugar and processed foods and trying to eat as many whole foods...aka fruits & veggies as possible.  Lean meats like chicken and turkey and fish and shell fish are a do and limiting beef and pork and other meats loaded with saturated fats.

My goals are not only races and events but also a healthy lifestyle that I can pass on to my future children and hopefully bond with them as runners one day.  I have an extremely supportive husband whom I love...  Damien Sykes, you are my world!




I hope to inspire others to make healthy changes and decisions and to lead long and beautiful lives!  Other than that, I am a huge sports enthusiast and pretty much a tomboy...  I like to be girly sometimes, but I'd rather wear a cute pair of pink running shorts and asics than a pink dress any day.


Oh and I can't forget... i am a "dog mom"  I have the cutest Beagle-Blue Heeler mix puppy... Her name is Pawly.