Name: Darcie Burde

Age: 39

Hometown: Aurora, NE 

Currently Training For: FTC Track Meets 

Miles Run/Walked Per Week: 15-20

Favorite place to run: Fred Cone or UF Track

Favorite Thing to Eat For Dinner: My favorite meal is brunch. Post-run (and shower) weekend brunch. Eggs, avocado toast, coffee and dessert! 

When Did You Start Running/Walking and Why? I started running again in 2019. I'm a very driven person and enjoy pushing myself hard. Prior to 2019, I ran one half marathon and ran two years of high school track (sprint & jump).  

What Motivates You to Run/Walk? Coaching, competition, community and being a great role model for my daughter motivate me. 

What do you like the most about Team FTC? I'm going to have to do a Top 3 for this question. 1- The joy that comes with running. I can do the work on my own but the feeling of joy occurs when training with teammates. 2- Getting professional coaching. Coach Enoch has improved my form tremendously. 3- The culture of Team FTC. Great humans who truly care about each other. 

Words of Wisdom: Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it, or what other people think of it. It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.