Hi! My name is Kimberly Bookout. I was born and raised here in Birmingham, Alabama. I have been married to my best friend Jason for almost 20 years. Long runs, easy runs, and speed work are often our “dates” instead of movies or dinner. I am a proud mom to our three amazing teenage children, Cameron, Kaylee and Lilah here in the Oak Mountain community. I love being a mom and cheering them on in all of their activities! Most mornings you will catch me circling Heardmont or Oak Mnt. State Park after morning carpool drop off. I started casually running during my college years while attending Auburn University. I completed my senior year with a recreation internship at Wild Dunes in Charleston South Carolina and fell in love with the southern charm of that special city. After our third child was born I saw an ad in a magazine for The Cooper River Bridge 10k. I had never run 6.2 miles but was determined to run that race the following year. This was really the true beginning of my running journey. I fell in love with the sport and loved pushing myself to reach new goals. I feel like my running journey has aided in me being the best mom I could possibly be for our children. I have raced distances from the 5K to the marathon. Although it took many years before I decided to tackle the marathon I keep coming back. With the help and encouragement of friends I have qualified for Boston four times since starting to run marathons. Running has introduced me to some incredible people and some of my very best friends. I believe with proper nutrition, tailored workouts, rest and a positive mental mindset you can do things you never thought possible. I would love to run alongside you and encourage you through your running journey! Lets go for a run!