Breakaway Running "Runner of the Month"

Each month Breakaway Running chooses from a long list of Memphis athletes nominated to be featured as our "runner of the month." Every runner has a story to tell and we are very thankful that we get to help tell it, spotlighting a new runner and a new story each month.

Do you know someone who deserves to be featured as our "Runner of the Month"? Send who and why to info@breakawaymemphis.com

Keep reading below to hear our runner of the month's story. To view past runners of the month, just click on View Archive's here or below our featured runner of the month.

Runner of the Month: June-2013

Kendra Jones

Kendra Jones is Breakaway Running's 2013 June runner of the month. Kendra started running when she was just in middle school when one of her gym teachers recruited her after she tested for the standing long jump.

Kendra continued running through middle school and high school and then college at Purdue where she focused on shorter speed distances and was an integral part of her schools relay teams. After graduating college, Kendra continued to run and even tested new waters by running a half marathon.

Just two years ago, Kendra moved to Memphis where she said was "surprised" and "shocked" by how great and encouraging the memphis running community was. She has tested new waters with longer distances and races, including the St. Jude Marathon and the notorious Boston Marathon. Kendra has also helped with many mentoring running programs in the midsouth, including Youth Villages. She has also been a pacer for the St. Memphis Marathon.

Please join us in congratulations Kendra and take a few minutes to watch and hear Kendra tell her running story.

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