She went out for a run one day and thought, “This is fun…other people should join me.” The next thing she did was start her own business in race directing and hosting. Listen to hear how this positive voice has begun coping with the huge impact COVID19 has had on athletes, sporting events, and especially runners.

Tes Sobomehin Marshall is a Race Director and Atlanta running community leader.  Tes has been organizing group runs, training teams and road races since 2011 through runningnerds, LLC.  Runningnerds offers a variety of road race experiences and distances and a weekly run group for all paces.  Partnering with corporate, charity and community organizations, runningnerds has produced and directed over 175 races, large group runs, and training seasons.

Action Steps:

1. Have a firm cut off for your workday.

2. Enjoy connections with your friends. Use social media in a positive way.

3. Don’t close yourself off.

Follow Tes on Instagram @runningnerds

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