For Tuesdays with Toyota, we are spotlighting some of USATF's most dedicated members with a short feature on USATF.org and our social media channels. Here is our feature with USATF athlete Sarah Barber, a member of the USATF Snake River Association from Boise, Idaho. Tell us about your journey with USATF and how it has impacted you: “I got into endurance sports later in life. I spent my teenage and college years riding horses - not running. I began to dabble in running after college as a means of staying fit and healthy, but I didn't see myself as a competitive athlete at all. Eventually, I found my local club, the Boise Betties, and learned that track workouts can be fun when done with friends - even if it is in the cold darkness of 5:30 a.m. Once I became a USATF member, I decided to see whether ‘faster as a master’ rang true for me - and it sometimes does. I've tested myself at several National Championship events, including Club Cross Country, Masters Cross Country, and Masters Track. Trail racing has truly captured my heart, so I'm thrilled that USATF recognizes several National Championships there also. I've been second master female at the USATF Trail Marathon National Championships (2020) and first master female at the USATF Mountain Running National Championships. I loved both events. I think the greatest impact I've gained from USATF is that masters sports [are] a real thing. Just because I wasn't a high school running phenom or a collegiate competitor doesn't stop me from becoming a fast older person runner. Instead of feeling like I missed out on opportunities in my youth, I get to experience that style of racing now.” What are you most thankful for in regard to your USATF community? “I'm most thankful for the many different National Championship events that allow masters to compete against other similarly aged and inclined athletes. I love watching the 70-year-olds race on the track, as it really inspires me to keep going even as the years pile on. The variety of events, from track and field to trail races, means that there's truly something for everyone. Also, those of us competing at master’s events have life experience and perspective that allows us to have more fun. We all know the stakes are not that high, and that we are racing for fun more than anything else. This creates a wonderfully friendly atmosphere at USATF events.” Is there a word, phrase, or thought that helps you focus while you train? “‘You GET to do this!’ I always remind myself of this when it's dark and/or cold, and I'm out there running - especially if it's a hard workout. I have a choice about how hard to work. I even have a choice about whether I run at all - and I choose it. It is a privilege to have the health and ability to be a runner. I truly treasure that gift!” Anything else you'd like the @USATF community to know about you? “My full-time job as a Life Flight paramedic involves flying around in helicopters, tending to the sick and injured. This line of work also reminds me to be grateful to be a healthy runner. Not only is running/training a fantastic stress-reducer, but it's also a way to stay fit and capable of doing my job. Also, my favorite running partner is my Weimaraner. I'm lucky to have her setting the example of always wanting to get going and enjoy the outdoors.”