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Member Spotlight – November – BethAnn Telford

by | Nov 1, 2020 | Education, Member Spotlight | 0 comments

Our members come from all walks of life and are of all strides. Our Member Spotlight is one way to get to know your fellow runners.

This month’s Member Spotlight is on BethAnn Telford:

Name and Nickname: BethAnn Telford – Nickname- BT

Background (Age, Gender, Birthplace, and Running Experience): Background (Age (51), Gender(F), Birthplace (Harrisburg, PA ), and Running Experience ( I ran growing up in competitive sports only (soccer, field hockey, tennis, etc.) then when I moved to Washington, DC in 2011 I started distance running and triathlons. In 2017 I had the honor of representing the United States in the World Marathon Challenge, along with Arlington native Michael Wardian and Olympic runner Ryan Hall.  This consists of running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 consecutive days.)

What is your formula? My “formula” is to train and run/workout by staying safe, healthy and most importantly, injury free.  Having Formula Running Center (FRC) assist me with these goals has been a game changer for me in preparing for my upcoming goals.

Why did you start running? I started to distance run when I moved from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the Washington, DC area.  I would commute to and from work seeing so many people out on the mall running and truly thought, “what a great way to get to meet people and see the wonderful history of the city.”

Favorite quote? “Never, Never, Never, Give Up Hope!” – Winston Churchill

What are your hobbies? As an adult with brain cancer, my hobby for the last 15 years has been to advocate for pediatric cancer children.  I have personally raised over $1 million dollars in these efforts and will continue to do so till I am no longer able. I also enjoy group workouts, history, art, music (wide variety) and spending quality time with my family and friends.

What is your pre-race ritual (meal, sleep, general preparation, etc.)? Post-race? The night prior to a race I normally eat a good meal of pasta as an early dinner.  I get to sleep at my normal time of “early” evening and then up prior to race in time to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some oatmeal. 
 
Every race I carry the name of a pediatric child with me somewhere on my body, clothes, shoes, etc.  I also ALWAYS carry a handkerchief of my fathers and a pin my mother game me on my first marathon which is a gold angel. 
 
After a race I tend to get a Coke Cola Slurpee to celebrate.  This is a known staple of mine and my family and friends joke with me about this.  Something about them make me very happy!
 
Why did you join FRC? I joined Formula Running Center as I was told about the studio from Ralph whom I was taking Solid Core classes from.  With the onset of COVID I needed to do more than virtual classes of Solid Core and truly wanted to improve my running without injury and increase my pace.  These workouts with FRC are something I look forward to each week and have enjoyed being part of the FRC family even though I am not on site with everyone else.
 
 
What is your PR in your favorite distance?  Marathon distance is my favorite and I PR’d in my home state of Pennsylvania in the Scranton Marathon.  That year I ran for a dear friend who just died from brain cancer and the entire race I thought of him, his wife and two daughters.  He truly gave me the strength to run smart and strong.  And, at the finish line I had my family to enjoy this special moment with.
 
Do you have a favorite class/service?  My favorite FRC class is the Thursday 6 am Virtual Formula HIIT and Run with Coach Jim.  This is a class that is intense and continually pushing your body to the limit. When I finish this class, I feel exhausted, yet proud of my accomplishments.

Favorite workout tunes/music? I have a variety of workout tunes on my music line-up from AC/DC, Queen, to James Taylor, Andrea Day, Florence and the Machine and Andrea Bocelli

Do you have any races lined up in 2020? Goals for 2020? Yes. I will be running the Harrisburg Marathon (Enders Insurance) on Saturday, November 7th in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  My goal is to finish this marathon strong and healthy.  Next year I hope to once again qualify for the Boston Marathon.

What has been your favorite part of being a member at FRC? My favorite part of FRC is the comradery.  Coaches encourage you and those participating all support each other.  I have been running injury free and stronger since I joined months ago.  I look forward to the day that I get to come into the studio, take a class, and thank everyone in person for making me feel like I am a part of the FRC family!

 

 
 
 
 
 

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