Sometimes mind > body.
~ Tami Mask
Today I am beyond thrilled to introduce you to two of my favorite people, Jackie Gruendel and Tami Mask. To me, they are friends, teammates, running partners, dance partners and coffee buddies; among other things. To all of us, at least in my humble opinion, they are and will forever remain the ultimate superheros. Because in addition to running, working, and, in Jackie's case, being a mom, both of these ladies are currently fighting on the front line as medical professionals during this epic Covid-19 battle. I am so grateful to both of them for taking time out of their busy schedules to tell us a little bit more about themselves and their love for running and music. Not surprisingly, Jackie is a country girl at heart. Tami, on the other hand, is all over the place with her musical taste, which I love. They've run countless races of all distances from the mile to the marathon but I'm guessing none of those efforts have challenged them more than their daily battle with the virus. I bow down to both of them and can't thank them enough for all that they do. I've included their Twitter handles below so you, too, can give them a shout out if you so desire. I'm sure it would give them a much needed boost; something they could both use right now. Tami and Jackie, thank you honestly doesn't cut it. Sending so much love and energy to you during this unbelievably trying time. Okay enough from me, let's meet Tami and Jackie, two RUNNERS WHO ROCK.
RWR:MEET TAMI MASK
Name: Tami Mask
Where you're from: Pembroke, Ontario (small town about an hour west of Ottawa)
Where you reside now: Bahston
Age:46
Occupation: Travel Nurse, specialty is outpatient Oncology
Blog/website: N/A
Twitter: @MaskTami
Tami, crushing 26.2 in NYC
ON RUNNING & MUSIC:TAMI
What do you love most about running?
All the feelings that can come over me on any run, at any time. Sometimes they are just our joy to be able to go out and run 2 miles. Sometimes it’s feeling defeated and feeling like I can’t do this at mile 22 of a marathon...and then the incredible happiness of finishing, knowing that I DID have it in me. Sometimes mind > body.
What do you love most about music?
I love music that I grew up listening to. So, the memories that songs can elicit!
RWR:MEET JACKIE GREUNDEL
Where you're from: Alexandria, VA
Where you reside now: Clifton, VA
Age: 45
Occupation: Emergency Medicine - Physician Assistant
Blog/website: ain't nobody got time for that---totally joking, I wish I did, hasn't been updated in like 100 years
Twitter:@JackieGruendel
Jackie, crushing the mile in 5:13:31 at age 45
What do you love most about running?
Seeing how far I can push myself.
What do you love most about music?
It's makes me feel free.
Tami w/ Kara Goucher at Birdcamp &
Jackie & I getting 'tatted up' before Boston
THEIR FAVORITES:
TAMI:
Band:(current, all time or both) The Beatles
Album:(current, all time or both) Alanis Morisette, Jagged Little Pill
Race venue:New York City
Music venue:Hollywood Bowl
Race distance:26.2
Show you've seen live?
Tom Petty, 2017 @ Hollywood Bowl
Ice cream flavor:Anything
coffee flavored
JACKIE:
Band:(current, all time or both) - Bon Jovi
Album:(current, all time or both) - Garth Brooks, No Fences
Race venue:Stanford, it's magical
Music venue:Wolftrap
Race distance:Mile
Show you've seen live:It's been so long, I can't even remember, that's bad
Ice cream flavor:Coffee toffee Heath Bar Crunch
THIS OR THAT:
Sweet or salty?
Tami:Salty
Jackie:Sweet
Live or recorded?
Tami:Live
Jackie: Live
Coffee or tea?
Tami:Coffee. Always coffee!
Jackie:Tea, without a doubt!
Summer or winter?
Tami:Summer. I could live in SoCal, easily
Jackie:Summer
MORE MUSIC INFO:TAMI
Which band or artist would you go see tonight if you could? Goo Goo Dolls would be great
Which band or artist (wait...but no longer alive or playing together) would you go see tonight if you could? The Beatles
Which band or artist would you like to have dinner with tonight if you could? Brandi Carlisle
Which band or artist would you like to be playing alongside you during your next race (or long run)? Usher always makes me groove
MORE MUSIC INFO:JACKIE
Which band or artist would you go see tonight if you could? Garth Brooks
Which band or artist (wait...but no longer alive or playing together) would you go see tonight if you could? Prince
Which band or artist would you like to have dinner with tonight if you could? Madonna
Which band or artist would you like to be playing alongside you during your next race (or long run)? Rob Base
LAST ONE:
Today, I feel like….(fill in the blank):
Tami:I could use more coffee, then a run~ it’s been awhile, so even 20-30 minutes is like a gift.
Jackie:I could use more sleep, I can always use more sleep, I can also use more hours in a day.
LISTEN UP:MUSIC PICKS FOR RUNNING & DANCING
Top 5 Songs for running, dancing or both?
TAMI:
1. Push It - Salt-N-Pepa
2. Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders
3. Pass that Dutch - Missy Elliott
4. Never Coming Down - Midnight Right
5. Thriving - Mary J Blige w/ Nas
JACKIE:
1. Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J
2. It Takes Two - Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
3. We Belong - Pat Benatar
4. Eye of Tiger - Survivor
5. Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Last 5 Songs you listened to today?
TAMI
1) Closer to Fine - Indigo Girls
2) Have You Ever Seen Rain - Bob Dylan
3) Best Friend - Sofi Tukker
4) Sound of Silence - Chromatics
5) Lover - Taylor Swift
JACKIE:
1. Loved Her First
2. Where I'm From
3. Raised by Wolves
4. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star *
5. Canon D major
*Need to update my shuffle
Listen to these:
Thriving - Mary J Blige
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
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