Dusty Elliot
Hometown:
Cleveland, TN
Occupation:
Realtor and small business owner
What is your running "origin story?"
I started running 7 years ago due to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, high anxiety and depression. And, I thank God for running. It’s my church and solidarity among my fellow runners.
Best/worst/funniest memory from a race?
Finishing 3rd at Fort Frenzy in 2023. It gave me the confidence to believe that if I worked really hard then I could achieve any goal./ Any race that I’ve given up on./ All the bears that aren’t there in all my night races.
Why do you choose to represent Terra Running Company as an Ambassador?
Besides it being my favorite running store, it also has a few of my favorite people running it. (No pun intended)
What are your favorite 3 items in Terra?
Shoes, Brooks attire, and electrolytes
Favorite place to run/walk/hike in the area?
APD 40 ;)
What shoe(s) are you currently running/walking in?
Hoka Clifton
What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about running or becoming more active?
Never give up! You’ll never hate yourself for being better!
“It gave me the confidence to believe that if I worked really hard then I could achieve any goal.”