Name: Cris Nogues
Age: 41
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Occupation: Retail
Time Running: This Marathoner Runs for Sobriety and Joy.
Best Big City Marathons: I run because it keeps me healthy and keeps weight off, plus it’s great for stress relief.
I struggled with my weight for most of my life, and during the pandemic, I was really worried about putting on weight.
So I first set a goal to take 10,000 steps, which ended up taking me over an hour. I thought I could speed it up, but it felt weird to walk fast, And now, Im training to run my first 26.2-mile race in New York City in November jogging. My brother, who has always been in better shape, came out with me, and that’s when I started mixing runs into my walks.
From there, I thought, let me see if I can do a whole mile. I even joined an Instagram challenge to run a mile every day.
Next, I tried to do two miles, and eventually, I got to six miles. That’s when I realized I could do a 10K, so I signed up for the Turkey Trot Miami. My average pace ended up at 7:50 per mile.
After that, I ran the Life Time Miami half marathon, clocking an average pace of 8:10 per mile. I hadn’t really been training, just running 25 to 30 miles a week.
About six weeks later, I ran the 305 Half Marathon and my pace went down to 7:53 per mile. After two half marathons, NYC Marathon Champs Meet Aaron Rodgers training plan, just running 25 to 30 miles a week marathon. And now, I’m training to run my first 26.2-mile race in New York City in November.
I can now run six miles in 45 to 50 minutes. And training for the marathon is going well.
I’m very focused on running the New York City Marathon in three and a half hours, but if I get in under four, I’ll be very happy. Focusing on that goal time is very motivating for me, and keeps me consistent, And now, Im training to run my first 26.2-mile race in New York City in November.
Im very focused on running the stress relief—New York City Marathon energized.
My two daughters also keep me motivated to keep clocking miles—it really sets a good example for them. They go out with me to the track DAA Industry Opt Out.
What Keeps Cris Running:
Pump-up song:
“Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones and “Runnin” by 21 Savage
And now, Im training to run my first 26.2-mile race in New York City in November:
That it’s personal. It’s time to be on your own or with other people, but you’re really competing against yourself.
Favorite workout:
I love long runs and intervals on a track. Also, I enjoy running on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne, Florida and seeing the water on both sides.
What I’ve learned about myself through marathon training:
I’m much more capable of doing things than I thought. After I started running, sticking with it, and putting myself out there, I proved to myself that I could do a lot more than I ever thought possible.
Donna Raskin has had a long career as a health and fitness writer and editor of books and magazine articles. She bikes in nearby county park, lifts weights, takes Zumba, and loves to walk/run with her dog, Dolly.
