Meet SRA AmbasSRAdor @manda_the_bear. Amanda is an amazing example that anyone can be a runner. You just have to get out there and run: “I love how accepting the Sac running community is of me, as I don’t look like the stereotypical “runner”! I am honored to be an Ambassador for SRA to show people that runners come in all shapes and sizes and even us big girls can be runners, too. I am by no means the fastest runner, but I give every run 100% and always finish no matter what

Meet SRA AmbasSRAdor @jd4mica. J.D. tells us what he loves about running in Sacramento: “The thing I love most about running in Sacramento is the variety. I live in Wilton, CA (Sacramento County), which is a small rural town near Elk Grove. It’s beautiful country running with great landscape views and a calm feel. When I run there, it really allows me to be more mindful and focus on the present without any distractions. When I run during the week, I’m usually running in Sacramento. As you can imagine, my views and feel are completely different, but not in a bad way. I really have grown to appreciate the differences between country and city running. It helps me appreciate Sacramento’s diversity. If I decide to head out on the American River Trail, I get a taste of nature right in the middle of Sacramento. It’s the best of both worlds

We have chosen our 2018 SRA AmbasSRAdors! Over the next few days we will introduce each of them, starting with Joanyett: “My name is Joanyett Mays-Scott aka @thecurvyfitgirl. I am a registered nurse and I’ve been running since 2010 with the goal of controlling my anxiety and depression. My end goal is to raise awareness in the Sacramento community (and all communities) about the importance of mental health. What I love most about running in Sacramento is the wonderful people that I meet of all nationalities. Depression knows no boundaries. I hope to be an example to someone of someone who fights anxiety and depression daily and wins