May R.o.m.-Aubrey Slater

Congrats to our May Runner of the Month, Aubrey Slater!  She is 39 years old, a crazy cat lady, and the Warehouse Manager at the Liquor Locker.

What motivates you to run/walk?
Food motivates me to run

How many races have you participated in?
60-70

What age did you start running/walking for fun & competitively?
Started at age 13, at the encouragement of a friend. Ran track. Came in last place every time. Dabbled only track, cross country, and soccer throughout high school. Very terrible at sports, but the practices and meets allowed me to escape an abusive home environment. 

Favorite place to run/walk?
I like running outside, on pavement.

Favorite local race?
Run of Luck & Blazin' Glazin' Race

Farthest you have traveled to do a race?
Cincinnati for the Flying Pig Half Marathon

Favorite race distance?
5k, because it’s over somewhat quickly

Favorite race memory?
Crewing a friend at Tunnel Hill. I ran 9 miles of it—yuck

Funniest race memory?
Scaring children in the yeti costume.

Favorite pre & post-race meal/drink?
5K-coffee and water
Half-whole wheat toast and a banana.  Also Coffee
Post- BEER

What is your favorite brand of running shoe?
Saucony Ride

How many miles do you run/walk a week?
10-20

What are your future goals for running/walking?
Just to keep moving as long as my defective body will let me (I have degenerated discs in my spine, and hypothyroidism).

Favorite time of day to run?
Early Saturday afternoon

Favorite weather to run in?
partly sunny, 40 degrees, wind 5-7mph

Music or no music?
Music is a MUST