Mark R

• How did you hear about MYB?
  From my aunt Monique, she's been running with them from the start.
• What are some things that help keep you motivated?
  A positive attitude, family, friends, faith and a lot of fun. I'm motivated to get back to normal.
• What is your favorite cheat meal?
  Eggs, bacon and grits with French Toast on the side.
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  Right now, to Fly so I don't have to worry about not walking.
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  I would run with Zoe Saldana, her beauty would get me going :)

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Mary R

• How did you become part of MYB?
  A friend invited me to run the Jazz Fest fun runs. Love the support & encouragement from the MYB Krewe!
• Why did you start walking/running?
  I started running when I turned 40 when a friend asked me to run the Rock & Roll Half Marathon with her.  I basically went from couch to 13.1 and lost 20 pounds along with the way! 7 years later, I'm still running.
• What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
  Cheeseburger & Fries of course!
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  Time travel, but only backwards. Old World history buff here!
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  Keanu Reeves, just because he seems like a cool guy.

Wilfredo A

• How did you become part of MYB?
  One day, I saw a post on social media that FLOTUS (Robin) wanted to start a run group & I showed up the 1st day & have been running with the group ever since.
• Why did you start walking/running?
  I started to run to help lose weight at first but after doing my first Crescent City Classic, I took it more serious & it had become my main way to staying mentally & physically healthy.
• What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
  Beer & if she's a sponsor at the race, a bowl of Jambalaya Girl rice. If it's a cheat meal, tacos, tacos, and MORE tacos!
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  It would be speed, like my favorite superhero, The Flash. I would never be late for an event and I could run with all of my Krewe at a race.
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  He isn't really a celebrity but I would say Jesus. Yep Jesus! Why? You can't tell me the hair, the beard, the vision to know where he's going doesn't make him a trail runner. Just saying!

Lacey H

• How did you become part of MYB?
  In the fall of 2015, my friend Chantell invited me to run with MYB and I had so much fun that I’ve been running with the Krewe ever since.
• Why did you start walking/running?
  I started running to stay in shape but realized that it’s a lot of fun and it’s a great stress reliever. MYB has given me the opportunity to make great friends while accomplishing my fitness goals.
• What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
  The Hawaii 504 Nachos from Juan’s Flying Burrito is definitely my favorite cheat meal.
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  I would love to be able to fly because it would allow me to easily travel the world!
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  I would love to run with Michelle Obama; she is really into health and fitness and I think we could have some great conversations while running.

Tony G

• How did you become part of MYB?
  I was always doing my runs on my own. One day Ashley T threw out the invitation to me via email to join, and so I figured why not give it a go.  Very glad I did!
• Why did you start walking/running?
  About 3 years ago, I was going through some hard times in my life and I needed to put myself in a better place. One of my best friends invited me to my first NOTC Summer Series. Now before that, the one time in my life I actually ran was on a playground track team when i was 12, and I quit that after 2 weeks. Summer Series # 1 I bombed it. But then i showed up for the next one, and the next one. Who knew 3 years later, this was all I'd ever wanna do now.
• What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
  I'm a steak and potato kinda guy with a side of beer.
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  Speed. So i could finally break under 6 minutes at the Power Mile 2017.
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  I would choose Mila Kunis! C'mon who wouldn't follow that!

Thomas N

• How did you become part of MYB?
  Will told me about a run group this singer was starting up. I wasn't sure who Robin was at first so I scouted her to see if she was legit at the last NOTC's Summer Series race in 2015. Obviously, I was convinced and joined the Krewe on it's 2nd run.
• Why did you start walking/running?
  To help better control my Type 2 diabetes
• What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
  Fried Chicken
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  Teleport so I can see the world in no time.
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  Reese Witherspoon. She is already a runner and would be cool to chat with.

Kara F

• How did you become part of MYB?
  Raeann knew Robin was trying to start a run group and said "Let's Go!"
• Why did you start walking/running?
  Activity & something to pass the time
• What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
  Hamburger and a beer!
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  Read Minds.
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  Any comedian.

Jen Z

• How did you become part of MYB?
  I think I first saw the now iconic shirt advertised through Twitter about 2 years ago & immediately fell in love with it. I knew I had to have one! I met Robin at the Crescent City Classic Expo in 2015, picked up a shirt there, and then began to stalk MYB through social media after that.
• Why did you start walking/running?
  I started running 10 years ago as a way to manage stress and drop a few pounds while planning my upcoming wedding. I ran my first race ever, the Chicago Half Marathon, in 2006 and immediately became hooked after I crossed that finish line. I wanted more! More races! More race medals! More post race beers! :) I'm heading back to the Chicago Half Marathon this year to celebrate my 10 year runniversary!
• What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
  OMG, I LOVE to go eat Mexican food after a hard race. Chips and salsa and queso and a cold, cold, Modelo Especial.
• If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
  Oh wow, that's tough. As a runner I would definitely say super speed!
• If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose?
  I would have to say Alysia Montaño. I LOVE that she competed at the national championships at 34 weeks pregnant!! I really think she's done a lot for women's running showing that women can indeed still run, and even compete while pregnant. She's been an inspiration for me. I was heartbroken at her fall during the 800m final at the U.S. Olympic Trials but I know she will come back with a vengeance. She is a beast! Plus, she has amazing style and is super approachable on Twitter. I just love her.