Board Member Spotlight
Tracy Snider
What is your current Board Position? President
How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners?
I started running 17 years ago but was inconsistent for the first 5 years. I joined Indy Runners 12 years ago which led to improvement and year round running.
Are you originally from the Indianapolis Area? Far Eastside (McCordsville)
Do you listen to anything while running? If so, what? I try to listen to my fellow running friends but my labored breathing often gets in the way.
What is your favorite distance/race? Half Marathon although I am warming up to 5ks!
What do you enjoy most about Indy Runners? Meeting amazing and inspirational members
Do you have any goals for the upcoming year? To continue to enjoy running (and maybe a sub 20 minute 5k)!
When did you begin running and why? I ran the Mini Marathon 17 years ago on a bet after an evening of imbibing on adult beverages with friends
What is your favorite running motto/mantra? This too shall pass / It never always gets worse!
What advice would you give to beginning runners? Body Glide and band aids.. the pain in your legs is enough, don’t add to the misery!
What is your favorite route to run? Eagle Creek red loop
What is your favorite running book/movie? Movie – The Race That Eats Its Young (Barkleys Marathon)
Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of running? I enjoy traveling, volunteering, the outdoors and being dragged around by my dog Nakoda on hikes.
What is your proudest running moment? Talking 5 of my non running friends into doing the Mini and getting to see them finish!
What is your favorite post run/race meal? Chocolate milk and a bagel
What is your prerace routine? I would say carb loading but I don’t usually limit that to race night! In the morning I have a cup of coffee, a banana and a blueberry muffin. I also crumple up my bib before I put it on.
What might club members find surprising about you? I tried out for the Indianapolis Fire Department once (didn’t get selected).