NAME: Terrel White
Age: 38
Chapter/City: BMR HRVA
Years w/BMR: 4 years
What made you start running? We were in a pandemic, and I was picking up weight and I needed to do something to get myself back to being healthy and active.
What does your training week look like vs a regular week of running? Training weeks for me are my runs increasing and more weight training. Regular weeks are running 2-3 times a week.
What is your favorite race distance? Half marathons are my favorite distances. Enough distance to empty the tank, but not far enough that I am exhausted.
Toughest race you ever completed? My virtual Richmond full marathon. I was not trained like I was for my second one. I went out with one other member who was doing 18 miles that day. No real nutrition, it was just tough. I finished, but it was rough.
The worst thing to happen to you during a race? Stopping at a gas station for a Gatorade and not realizing that the race did not stop because I did. Lesson learned, I never let that happen again.
What is something[s] without which you cannot run? My apple watch, I need to see what I am doing. I like it as well because it is my phone too, so if I need to be reached, I can.
What keeps you motivated? Knowing that I am keeping myself healthy and that I am doing this for myself and my family. Running is my quiet time, so I am grateful that I can just have that time to listen to body and God.
Best part about being a member of Black Men Run? The brotherhood. We are more than just a run club, not just a saying. I have been blessed with great brothers out here and I would not have it any other way.
Advice for new runners? Come out! Does not matter how many miles, how slow or how fast. Your race, your pace. We are here to support you, do it with you and just be your biggest support if you need it.