Tiana's Gift:
"In Some Small Way"

Tiana Clark, 29, is a woman of few words. A Chicago native, she's traversed the Lakefront Bike Path from her youngest years to the present. Her commitment to addressing homelessness is one she prefers to express through action rather than words.

 

Q: What led to you becoming a runner?

A: Initially I wanted to lose weight. And I liked the idea of being "athletic."

Q: How long have you been running?

A: Off and on for 13 years.

Q: How many marathons have you run?

A: One.

Q: What helps motivate you to run?

A: The knowledge that I will feel good, and as far as results that I will look good (hopefully).

Q: Why are you running for TeamCCO?

A: I want to give to the people there in some small way. Running in support of them seems to make sense.

Q: What running-related literature, book, or magazine is a favorite?

A: Runner's World

Q: What famous runners are heroes of yours?

A: Hal Higdon (he rocks at over 70!). Khalid Khannouchi. Victor Williams (he's not famous, but he's consistent).

Q: What little tricks or techniques do you use to help get out there and run when not in the mood?

A: Mind games, basically I promise myself some sort of reward. Sometimes they're unrealistic, but it gets me out there.

Q: Where do you usually run?

A: On the [Chicago Lakefront Bike] path.

Q: What was your favorite race, and your least favorite?

A: Chicago marathon 2000 was my favorite. Elvis is Alive 2000 was my least favorite. [For one thing, Elvis didn't show up. --eds]

Q: Since I started running, what has been the best thing or things that I've gotten out of it?

A: I'm more tone. I feel good mentally and physically. There's a running community that I really feel a part of. I get to be out in God's creation--it doesn't get much better than that.

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Contributing to CCO's homeless population through Tiana's donor page takes 3 minutes. The money goes directly to CCO -- Tiana's only reward is having one more great reason to get out there and run!

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