ERICKA MASON

Personal Bests:

1500 - 4:46

Mile - 5:16

5k - 17:24

6k - 21:43

10k - 36:17

Half Marathon - 1:17:36

Marathon - 2:42:55

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Goals: 

1. 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier
2. Race an Ultra Marathon
3. Compete in Club XC Nationals

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Proudest accomplishments of 2018:

Finding a running coach that works for me and watching my performance transform. PR at Cowtown in the Half Marathon. Marathon PR at New York.

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Pushing out of comfort zone: 

I think the racing schedule/plan I have lined up for 2019 will push me out of my comfort zone at each event. I have BIG GOALS for myself this coming year. Looking forward to putting all of the pieces together to accomplish them.

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College: 

Jacksonville State University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Career:  Nurse

Inspiration for running:

What keeps me motivated during running and my daily life is Hebrews 12:1, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Everything I do in life is to give Glory to God. This verse motivates me to remain hard working and self-disciplined so I can become a role model for others. When I am running it makes me feel free. Sending my wondrous mind to its very own special place. Running allows me to break down the barriers I never knew existed or experience pain that I've never felt before. It's about turning the "I can't" into "I can" by trusting my training. Running causes me to search within myself to give every last bit of energy I have left and believe.