{"id":54483,"date":"2016-02-29T19:06:08","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T00:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=54483"},"modified":"2016-02-29T19:06:08","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T00:06:08","slug":"racey-runner-nathanael-sarra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/racey-runner-nathanael-sarra\/","title":{"rendered":"Racey Runner: Nathanael Sarra – Down 100+ Pounds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nathanael Sarra, 38, Saltsburg, PA, Van Driver for Special Needs Children<\/p>\n

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What inspired you to start doing races?<\/strong>
\nDuring my weight loss journey, I started walking and decided to sign up for a race.<\/p>\n

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Do you walk, run or run\/walk, swim, cycle, do obstacles?<\/strong>
\nI mostly walk them with a little jog.<\/p>\n

What distances do you do?<\/strong>
\nMostly 5ks. Sometimes I do 10ks and Half Marathons.<\/p>\n

How many have you done?<\/strong>
\nI did my\u00a046th race on February 27th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

What do you feel is your greatest race accomplishment?<\/strong>
\nMy half marathon on June 6, 2015.<\/p>\n

Favorite race and why?<\/strong>
\nBiggest Loser, Erie PA: the flattest course in the nation.<\/p>\n

Do you travel for races?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Most races I stay local but I\u00a0travel to Buffalo with my best friend.<\/p>\n

Does your race schedule become expensive? How do you afford to make it happen?<\/strong>
\nYes, it\u2019s expensive, but so worth it. The race fees mostly go towards a charity. I typically save up the money I earn working.<\/p>\n

Must-have gear on race day:<\/strong>
\nUnder Armour Compression<\/p>\n

Weirdest place you’ve ever chafed:<\/strong>
\nUnder my belly, before I had my tummy tuck.<\/p>\n

Do you prefer to run in warm weather or cold weather?<\/strong>
\nIt doesn’t matter to me. I like both.<\/p>\n

Favorite pre-race meal\/snack:<\/strong>
\nLow-fat cheese sticks.<\/p>\n

Weirdest\/funniest thing you’ve ever experienced at a race:<\/strong>
\nI saw these really fast speed walkers and had a good laugh.<\/p>\n

Worst experience during a race:<\/strong>
\nMy MP3 player gave out at mile nine.<\/p>\n

Most awesome moment you’ve ever had at a race:<\/strong>
\nCrossing the finish line during a half marathon. What an accomplishment\u00a0for myself!<\/p>\n

Your favorite part of participating in races:<\/strong>
\nThe support you get during races, especially at the finish line.<\/p>\n

Do you wear costumes? If so, what’s been your favorite?<\/strong>
\nI don\u2019t wear costumes.<\/p>\n

How important are awesome medals to you?<\/strong>
\nI love the medals!<\/p>\n

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\nPittsburgh Pirates 5k and The Biggest Loser Run Walk Series Half Marathon.<\/p>\n

Do you prefer to run alone or with a buddy?<\/strong>
\nI love running with my best friend, Nadine Sauls.<\/p>\n

Favorite song on your playlist:<\/strong>
\nAny song\u00a0by Florida Georgia Line<\/p>\n

Who is your race hero and why?<\/strong>
\nMy best friend Nadine Sauls, because she\u00a0did my first half marathon with me.<\/p>\n

What is the top race on your bucket list?<\/strong>
\nThe Erie Marathon, next year\u00a0on 9\/10\/2017.<\/p>\n

What has been the best physical side effect of your participation in races?<\/strong>
\nI am now free of Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Your advice for others who might be intimidated by signing up for a race:<\/strong>
\nJust sign up and have fun with it!<\/p>\n

Anything else you’d like to add? <\/strong>
\nMy Motto: It\u2019s not when you finish, it\u2019s that you finish strong.<\/em><\/p>\n

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