Liz is an incredibly upbeat person and her energy is infectious! She always has a bright smile for everyone she meets. When she is not running, Liz is a nursing instructor at our local college. I was happy when Liz agreed to be profiled. I just knew she would be inspiring! Enjoy your read & then go out and run!
1. Why did you start running? What pushes you to keep going?
What keeps me going is the fantastic feeling I get when running. Appreciating the beauty of winter is a great feeling. Also, the fun, positive/upbeat people one meets in the running world. I am positive about how I have lost weight, improved my eating and lifestyle and feel less stressed.
2. What is your running/fitness routine for a typical week?
3. First word that comes to mind – “hills” ?
4. Trails or pavement? Why?
5. What is your favourite distance to run? Why?
6. Best running memory? Tell us about it. My first official 5 km race in Calgary. The buzz of the crowd was a blast. I did it with my learn-to-run group. We went to Calgary together, ran it and had lunch after. A really fun day!!
7. How many medals do you own? Where are they displayed?
I have all the completed medals. I did get a second place in my age group in the Kansas City 5 km run. I have some hanging with a picture of my first 10 km race in Calgary hanging in my bedroom.
8. Do you have any current running goals?
9. Do you run alone or with a group?
10. If you could tell your younger (less experienced) running self something, what would you say?
Start slow, join a group and set yourself up for success.
Find her on Twitter: @ehagell
Thanks for stopping by today! If you would like to be featured in my runner profile series, email me! Next week I am featuring Janelle from Run with No Regrets!
I LOVE these runner profiles! Liz, you are awesome and I wish you so much success on your half marathon goal!
Way to go Liz! Wish you all the luck on your first half marathon 🙂
Aweome!
Yay!