How does running make you feel?
Limitless.
Name a woman who inspires you.
Allyson Felix. Aside from being one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history she has demonstrated that an athlete can pursue their craft at the highest level while also building a life beyond competition through business, family, and mentorship.
What song gets you fired up before a run?
"My Oh My" by Camila Cabello & DaBaby
Any races on your bucket list?
LA 2028 Olympics.
You're at peak difficulty of a workout, race, or run—what one thought keeps you going?
The pain is temporary but the results last.
Which Hettas are you currently training in?
Alma Speed. It provides the balance of comfort, support, and responsiveness I need for both training and racing. Additionally, As a 400-meter runner, I need a shoe that feels lightweight and allows me to move efficiently without sacrificing stability.
You went from a structured collegiate program to figuring it out on your own — what was the biggest thing nobody told you about that transition?
Having to become my own advocate and realizing that no one is going to care about your career as much as you do.
Where do you want to be in two years? Five? And what does "making it" look like to you?
In two years I'm hoping to be at my absolute prime both mentally and physically given that's when the next Olympics are. In five, I want to have built a career that's bigger than track—through partnerships, business ventures, and creating opportunities that last long after I'm done racing. "Making it" to me is about waking up every day knowing I gave everything I had to my dream, building a sustainable career doing what I love, and leaving the sport better than I found it.
Who's in your corner? Coach, training partners, family — who's the crew that makes this possible?
It definitely takes a village and I'm grateful to say I have that, but some of the ones who have really stood by me through this transition are my parents, siblings, boyfriend, my coaches Coach Gary, Coach Taylor and Coach Allen, and my training partner Deajah Stevens.
You were a semifinalist at the Olympic Trials in 2024 and again at USATFs in 2025. What does it feel like to be that close to the standard and what keeps you coming back?
It feels humbling at times but I know it's 100% attainable. My competitive nature, love and drive for the sport keeps me coming back for more. I'm not ready to hang up my spikes and I know I have so much more to give, so I'm going to keep going till the wheels fall off!
You're training athletes at Athletic Performance Fresno while training yourself. How does coaching other people change the way you think about your own performance?
At AP we always take our athletes through the fundamentals — the simplest components of sports performance — and that's always a constant reminder that sometimes less is more. I don't always need the latest, most innovative equipment or supplements to improve. Sometimes the biggest gains come from getting back to the basics: mastering proper movements, staying consistent, prioritizing recovery, and just showing up ready to put the work in. I've found that those little habits I teach my athletes have helped create long-term success for myself.
