Why I run: Courtney Morris

FROM: Columbus

RESIDES: Columbus

OCCUPATION: Microbiologist for Columbus Regional Health

SIGNED UP FOR: Half-marathon

SHOES: No brand loyalty

FAVORITE SONG TO RUN TO: “I don’t really have a favorite one, but things that are more upbeat.”

WHY I RUN: “I didn’t like running growing up, so I figured I’d take this opportunity to try and get better at something I wasn’t too good at. But more to stay healthy, try to live a healthy lifestyle and stay fit.”