Excited to share that I will be a part of the #brooksrunningcollective this year, here is some backstory on how we got here. Last August I wanted to challenge myself from my traditional training and try something I always dreaded… running. Two months in advance, to keep my word that I would start training, I signed up for my first 5k trail run. During that training with friends, I gained a new focus and enjoyment for running that I never had before. Something about running for me locks me in everytime, especially not being your average size runner. You can’t cheat it and you can’t muscle your way through it, it takes time, consistency, and relentless mental strength. I’ve been blessed to be submerged in the running community here in CLT with some amazing people and it’s all because of running. I have to thank nsw_11 for introducing me to Brooks and giving me my first pair of Brooks shoes and brooksgurucharlottenc who’s been looking out for me as well ever since we met. I’m locked ...