Weekend Warriors – Nanette Farris, Runner – Anik Dam, Runner

Nanette Farris, Runner

53; Physical Therapist, Owner at Fundamental Fitness; Fight On committee member; Sunday school teacher

I f RUNNING: I want to run a half marathon in every state. I’ve done 48 so far. I also want to run in all of the six major marathons. I’ve done New York, Chicago, Boston, and Berlin to date. And lastly, I want to participate in the Senior Olympics, namely in the 100- and 200-meter dash.

UP NEXT: St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon

FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT:

I’ve placed in my age group in the majority of the states I’ve competed. I love representing Memphis!

SPEED BUMPS: When I was 30, I had a stress fracture in my femoral neck. I still have three pins in my right hip. I didn’t run for over a year and worried about my ability to do so.

MY TRIBE: I’ve been a Memphis runner since 1992 and I have my tribe! We’ve run together all these years, crying and laughing during runs and through all of life’s ups and downs.

FAVORITE JAMS: I like silence and the sounds of nature while running.

GO-TO GEAR: HOKA Bondi 7 and Garmin Forerunner 910XT

BEST EATS: Tsunami and any fish dish!

DREAM DINNER COMPANY: Tom Brady. I admire him because he’s an older athlete and the amount of discipline he has with workouts and eating.

PET PEEVE: Athletes who claim they can eat whatever they want. I have to follow a strict, healthy diet with little room for splurging to maintain a certain weight, but healthy eating helps me feel better so it’s okay.

Anik Dam, Runner

41; Manager in Air Operations at FedEx Express; Memphis Runners Track Club (MRTC) board member; Director of the MRTC Kids Running program

I f RUNNING: I love the simplicity of running and how it helps you connect with other athletes around Memphis.

BUCKET LIST: I would like to qualify for the New York City Marathon.

UP NEXT: St. Jude Memphis Marathon. This year, I have the privilege of being chosen as a pacer for the 4 hours 5-minute marathon group.

FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Finishing the St. Jude Memphis Marathon in 2019 with a time of 3 hours 28 minutes!

SPEED BUMPS: This year I had Plantar Fasciitis, a runningrelated injury, where your heel area hurts every time you try and run. I worked with my PT and Podiatrist and stayed disciplined with my therapy for almost 4 months, and while I couldn’t run at all, I was able to ride my bike. I slowly started feeling better at the end of September and was eventually able to start training for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, though I’m not in peak marathon shape. I’m grateful that I can finish my long runs now without any heel pain.

MY GROUP: I’m a member of the Memphis Wolfpack and Germantown Thoroughbreds. We have weekly group runs and anyone is welcome to join us. I am also a member of the Germantown Athletic Club.

FAVORITE JAMS: My breathing! I don’t listen to music while I run. I like to stay focused and listen to my body. If I am working out in the house, then I listen to any AC/DC song.

GO-TO GEAR: I like to wear my CEP over the calf compression socks for all my runs, and I can’t start a run without my COROS GPS watch.

BEST EATS: La Hacienda in Cordova. We always order the chicken fajitas and the cus-tomer service is always great!

DREAM DINNER COMPANY: Eliud Kipchoge. He’s a professional runner from Ken-ya that holds the world record for the marathon. I would like to learn more about his training and his mindset when he competes.

PET PEEVE: Not starting a group run/event on time.