Merica Stum
Hometown:
Cleveland, TN
Occupation:
Funeral Home - Customer and Staff Care
What is your running "origin story?"
I started running to beat post-partum depression. I invested in a jogging stroller and mile after mile, I started feeling more like myself. Before I knew it, I was running my first 5k. That sweet, colicky baby is now 22, and we run together most Monday nights.
Best/worst/funniest memory from a race?
Not long after I started running, we moved to St Thomas, USVI. St. John is just a quick ferry ride away, and they host a race, 8 Tuff Miles. 7 miles up and 1 flat mile to the finish. It was indeed tuff, but a view of the ocean on both sides of the road the entire way and crazy guys pushing a beer cart for 8 miles was wildly entertaining.
Why do you choose to represent Terra Running Company as an Ambassador?
We are incredibly lucky to have a running specialty store in our community, but to have one that is so top tier, deeply connected to the vitality of downtown, and female-owned is just too compelling to not to shout its praises from the rooftops.
What are your favorite 3 items in Terra?
Tailwind hydration, Balega merino wool socks, and a sweet pair of Goodr glasses
Favorite place to run/walk/hike in the area?
65 Roses route or the Riverwalk are my go to's, but I'm determined to try more trails this year.
What shoe(s) are you currently running/walking in?
Altra Via Olympus
What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about running or becoming more active?
Don't worry about pace. Pace schmace. And fueling matters. Every pace deserves fuel.
People can find you on social media at:
Instagram: @mericastum
“I started running to beat post-partum depression. I invested in a jogging stroller and mile after mile, I started feeling more like myself.”
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What is your running "origin story?"
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Best/worst/funniest memory from a race?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.