After a 15-year break from running to focus on graduating from veterinary school and starting a family, Joy returned to the races in 2021 and found her stride in the marathon. She now has a marathon PR of 2:56 and is working on becoming more consistent in both training and racing. Running is her favorite way to find solitude—it’s the only time she’s alone, and she loves spending that time listening to audiobooks. Being part of the Striders keeps her motivated and inspired by the incredible local running community.