I often pinch myself when I think of how lucky I am to spend my days helping women and corporate teams find their personal brand of wellness. We live in Washington, D.C., where a job and job title are everything. When I meet someone new, naturally, one of the first questions they ask is what I do for a living. The follow-up question is usually why I love my job so much. That’s so easy to answer! I have the pleasure of connecting with others on a deeper level about their wellness.

When I shut the doors at Fitness on the Run, I wasn’t quite sure there would be many FOR folks joining me at my new company. I made it abundantly clear I was creating a wellness company and not another diet or fitness company.

When Tracy told me she planned to follow me to Alexandria Wellness (AW), I was floored and giddy. I’d always admired Tracy from afar, and we shared small talk in the gym, yet I didn’t really KNOW her. She worked with other instructors and was clearly deeply committed to her fitness. Tracy is many things, yet she is STRONG! I love strength, as you know.

Now not only do I LOVE my job, but I also have a team of talented women without whom I couldn’t steer this ship. Tracy has been a member of our team since January 2021, helping me create and manage our myriad of current and future programs. Her strong background in helping organizations, notably non-profits, and her Duke University Engineering background (go, Coach K!) have been a huge asset to our team. Getting to know her as a client and as a colleague has been a joy and helps me personally get through the “rough patch” entrepreneur days.

Tracy is a founding member of our concierge small group program, where we’ve combined the coaching and accountability of our concierge program with Personal Fitness Training into one session each week. As a result, she has discovered new - and surprising - ways to approach her wellness. As a result, Tracy has overcome chronic injury to now, at 56 years young, feeling strong(her), fitter, and more focused on her holistic wellness than ever.

I have loved getting to know Tracy as a client, colleague, and friend, and I’m so glad the Stylebook community can now get to know her too!

Photography credit: Renée C. Gage Photography

Tracy is styled by Mint Collective and Mint Condition.

ABOUT YOU

Neighborhood: Rosemont

How long have you lived in Alexandria: 22 years

What is your hometown? Carlisle, Pennsylvania

What brought you to Alexandria? Convenient access to work for my husband and me.

You’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Teleportation

Last book read or movie seen: Movie - Power of the Dog; Book - The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Guilty Pleasure: Cookies from Dapper Fox Bakery

Phrase you overuse: Awesome!

Facebook or Instagram? Facebook, but I rarely post.

Latest binge-watch: Severance

Bucket list travel destination: Cycling in Patagonia and Sailing in Tahiti

If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Tea!

FASHION

Define your style in three words or less: Comfortable and uncomplicated

The go-to piece in your wardrobe: Everyday - my new Pistola Jeans from Mint Collective; special occasions - Brochu Walker shirtdress(es)

Favorite trend ever: Jeans anywhere

Favorite current trend: Sneakers with anything

Beauty product you can’t live without: Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation

Heels or flats? 100% Flats

HOME

Favorite room in your home: Back patio

Antiques, modern, or a mix? Mix

Last item bought for your home: Summer plants and flowers

Next planned purchase: Outdoor pillows

Favorite way to entertain: Casual backyard grilling

Clutter-free or well-lived in? Aspire to clutter-free

Wallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Yes

FITNESS

Your go-to work-out: Small Group sessions with Alexandria Wellness

Most fun way to exercise: Cycling

Group exercise or solo: Group

Fitness goal: Strength and mobility to lead an active life

Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Pickleball

Proudest fitness achievement: Cycling the Civil War Century - 100+ miles and 4 mountain climbs!

ALEXANDRIA

Favorite spot in Alexandria: The Waterfront – it is so vibrant and welcoming!

Last purchase in Alexandria: Supergoop Daily Dose SPF 40 at Bellacara

Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Coffee: Misha’s; Dinner Out: Del Ray Café; Dinner in: Let’s Meat on the Avenue

Favorite local organization(s): Alexandria Seaport Foundation

Favorite annual Alexandria event: Alexandria Seaport Foundation Wine on the Water