Hi Friend! I’m Melody – a high-end hippie mama and lifelong runner with a margarita problem. I live in Northern Virginia with my husband (BJ), 3 babes (Mr. President, Baby Coco, amd Wild Man), 3 bikes, 4 strollers, and 20-something pairs of running shoes.
I’ve been running my whole life. I grew up watching my mom run & race, so it was no surprise that I would grow up to be a runner, just like my mom. I ran track at The University of Central Florida, where I specialized in 400m hurdles and 400m. After college, I discovered that distance running wasn’t so bad. I ran a 5k. Then a 10k. And, then a half marathon. It took another 6 years, but I finally ran my first marathon in 2011 and trained hard enough to qualify for Boston Marathon. In 2012 I ran my first Boston Marathon. It was one of the best and hardest weekends of my life. I still have a hard talking about the race without getting emotional – Boston broke my heart – but I was honored to be a part of such a legendary race.
I’m extremely passionate about running & my community and feel fortunate that I am an influencer to other runners, mothers, and children. I’ve worked for Brooks Running and Moving Comfort, I’m a certified USATF running coach, personal trainer, (currently, former) fun run leader for Girls on the Run coach, and love teaching my kids the joys of running.
I hope that, through my love for running & margaritas, I can inspire others to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. Running has taken me to places I never knew possible (they weren’t all good places or experiences, but I learned from each one). Running is my one true passion, and I love being able to share it with you. Thanks for hanging out with me!
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Army Ten Miler Website & Program Guide
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