Name: Taylor Zummo
Age: 26
Marital Status: Not married… yet!
Kids: Two fur babies (Oakley & Maui)
Occupation: Full-Time High School Social Worker, Coach at Masá CrossFit,
Full-Time Doctoral Student
Hobbies: CrossFit, Going on Hikes, Reading
Hometown: Rocky Point
Current Town: Coram
College: St Joseph’s, Stony Brook University, Capella University
Favorite Race: 5k Mud-Run
Frequent Running Spots: I typically do most of my running at the gym, although
I would like to be at the hills more!
Personal Message:
Good morning everyone! I have to say a big thank you to Lou LaFleur for
reaching out and asking if I wanted to be the Selden Hills Warrior of the Week.
I was quite surprised, as I have not run the hills as often as many of you! I
have only run the hills a handful of times, but each time, I was so amazed by
this incredible and supportive community of people. I also have my two favorite
people, Jay Kim and Tim Ed there with me! I have been experiencing a lot of
shin splints as I run, so my runs have been much shorter distances at the gym
so I am building my way back up to the 5k’s at the hills.
I am someone who has absolutely no background in fitness. My father was a
marathon runner and a cyclist, and my mother has been playing sports her whole
life. I always felt so intimidated to begin any style of fitness as I continued
to doubt myself and my abilities.
In 2012, I was to introduce to CrossFit by my sister. I immediately fell in
love because I realized it was a sport that could meet you where you are at. I
really began to get into CrossFit in 2014, when I met my current boyfriend.
Since then, I have watched my body become strong in ways I could have never
imagined. Throughout that time, my sister was distance running daily and I
began to join her when I could. I found running to be another way that I could
expand upon my fitness.
I continue to struggle with my form in running so I have taken quite a few
steps back to work on my stride, hence why I have not been part of this
community as much as I would like to. I have been doing shorter distance
running in the workouts we have at the gym and I feel like I have finally began
to get my form to a place where I feel more comfortable going for longer
distances.
As someone who is pursuing a doctorate, balancing a social work career, and
coaching/managing a gym- I often feel so overwhelmed and anxious. I have found
fitness to be that one thing that I can control. Whatever the fitness it is;
CrossFit, running, etc, I have found something that truly brings me joy. What I
appreciate most is the community, especially coming from a place with
absolutely no background in fitness. Whether it is all of you or the community
at my gym, I feel like no matter where I am in my ability level, everyone is so
supportive.
Thank you again for allowing me to share a little bit more about myself and I
hope to see you out on the hills soon!