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june r.o.m- Derek shelton

6/3/2020

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Congrats to our June Runner of the Month, Derek Shelton!  He is a 44 year old husband and father of 3.  He is the Clinical operations officer at Orthopaedic Associates  and was born, raised and living in Henderson, KY. 
Here is more on Derek:


What motivates you to run/walk?
The fact that at one point in my life I didn’t know if i would ever be able to walk again let alone run after a severe injury to right leg.   Although they have far surpassed my running skills.  It was important to me after my injury for my kids to witness hardship, pain and struggle and the ability to rise above all the self-pity to be active and invest in yourself and your health. 


How many races have you participated in?
50ish


What age did you start running/walking for fun & competitively?
23


Favorite place to run/walk? 
Anywhere although I prefer the road just for stability purposes


Favorite local race? 
The one that is perpetually tomorrow.  I always look forward to the next opportunity to run

Favorite race distance? 
As long as they come.  Go Team Tortoise


Favorite race memory? 
Watching my two youngest children push themselves through everyone they have competed in.  


Funniest race memory?
Being followed by a gang of squirrels in downtown Henderson.


Craziest thing you saw at or during a race?
See above


Favorite pre & post-race meal/drink? 
Just need some gum.


What is your favorite brand of running shoe?
Hoka One One.  Good for the knees


How many miles do you run/walk a week?
50+


What are your future goals for running/walking?
consistent ultra participation.  


Music or no music?
No music, No run. 



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  • Tri-State Fitness Produced Events
    • Back to the '90s Race- May 18
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    • Firefly Festival Run/Walk- June 28
    • Dash for Diabetes- July 12
  • Local Fitness Events Calendar
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  • Featured Races
  • Ultimate Fit Runner of the Month
  • Tri-State Fit Mileage Club