Most people can’t imagine completing one marathon, much less seven in seven months. But most people aren’t Latoya Shauntay Snell
Photo: Gabriela Herman . A professional runner, cook, and writer, Snell maintains an ambitious racing schedule while managing a blog, Running Fat Chef. On top of that, she’s also an Eloquii spokesmodel and mom to a preteen son.
The Cut caught up with Snell in between races to talk about her favorite running shoes, her unusual career path, and why she thinks wearing bright colors is a power move. On her go-to shoes: I’m usually a jeans-and-band-tee-shirt kind of woman, so I’ll usually wear my Hoka One One Hupana sneakers. When I get the opportunity to dress up, it’s so much fun! That said I won’t wear super-high heels unless they’re wedges. I’d rather find something fun like bright colors or interesting details to finish off my outfit.
On dressing up at night: I like to showcase the strength in my legs by wearing a flattering skirt. I’m also into jumpsuits, particularly sleeveless ones with a v-neck. Then I’ll add dangly earrings or a big bracelet. On visibility: As an African-American woman born in the ’80s, I remember flipping through countless magazines and television programs in an effort to see myself represented, and too many of them didn’t quite hit the mark. If a strong woman of color was shown, she was likely stereotyped as being alone. And being plus-size was the butt of every joke. Having the opportunity to see my career highlighted and celebrated has allowed me to heal from years of feeling like I didn’t belong.
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