Runner of the Week, 32 year old Cheryl Morris from Baton Rouge is the epitome of what Claim Your Journey stands for. According to Cheryl, she averages 20 miles a week and has been running for two great years. She has lost 50 plus pounds since starting her journey with running and Weight Watchers. Cheryl is a mother of two wonderful boys and wifey of one great guy! She is also a Run Coordinator for Black Girls Run and every race she runs is in honor of her mom who recently had her leg amputated due to complications of diabetes.
When asked to describe her mentality Cheryl says, “Putting my fears in a headlock and thrashing them gives me a RUSH of unexplainable excitement… Each day I CHOOSE ME by Making Healthy Moves! I left doubt for confidence and married success! Hello confidence, happy to make your acquaintance! I live with Positivity and Goals! I am a walking VICTORY, hear me ROAR! I am perfectly imperfect and I love every inch of ME!” All we can say is WOW! Check out the answers to this inspirational runner…
Favorite place to run? LSU lakes
What shoes do you run in? Mizuno Wave Inspiration
Favorite & least favorite workout? Favorite workout, Tie between Turbo Jam by Beach Body and Spin. Least favorite, probably Taebo.
What does the voice in your head say when you want to give up? Do it for those that wish they could and can’t—iRUN4myMOM
Guilty pleasure? Hot wings 
One piece of training gear you can’t live without? iPod/mp3 player
Who or what do you look to for motivation? Myself… on this journey I’ve learned to be my own cheerleader
Pet peeve of other runners or races? Wiping off sweat near me
Do you have a bad habit?
Favorite pre race/workout snack? Toast/1tbsp PB and ½ banana
Favorite electrolyte replacement? Powerade
Favorite post race/workout meal? Chocolate Milk
In your opinion, what is your biggest achievement? Getting rid of medication for hypertension and diabetes 4 months into my weight loss journey
Lifetime goal? Achieve and Maintain great health
What’s your secret weapon? ME!
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