Participant Feature Stories: Schuronda, Montgomery, AL
Why ARC? I submitted my application for the program to gain confidence in running when even when I don’t often see women my age doing so . I want to try to get off of my hypertension medication. I want to be an inspiration to my daughters so they can see me losing weight to improve my health, but I have not had the financial means and I have also encountered other barriers to running including culture and pain. I am the only African-American woman that runs in my neighborhood, but people wave and encourage me though when they see me. Goals for ARC: I would very much like to take my running to a new level. I am also hoping to have improved cardiovascular health, decreased blood pressure, improved sleep, improved stress management, weight management and reduced cholesterol. How is is going? I feel stronger (both mentally and physically) and empowered through ARC because of the support from my Run Coach, India, and my Run Mentor, Avery. Customized strength training and core exercise