Episode #41

In this Keep the Tempo episode, Dawnta sits down with Tiara Moves, Houston-based runner and public health advocate, to talk about building fitness that’s joyful, sustainable, and rooted in community.

From marathon debut to chasing a Boston qualifier, Tiara shares how linking with faster runners, structured training, and intentional fueling helped elevate her performance. She opens up about speed work, recovery, mental preparation, and why listening to your body is key to long-term growth.

Beyond performance, this conversation explores identity, representation, and what it means to embody strength as a Black woman in the running space.

If you’re chasing a goal or simply trying to keep movement fun and consistent, this episode is a reminder: progress doesn’t have to come at the cost of joy.

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