Runner
Hi! My name is Melanie Elizabeth Bates. I am a Washington, DC-based attorney, owner of Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC, and passionate violinist. I am also a dedicated runner.
Running brings me peace. I am grateful to have the ability to engage in such a fulfilling outlet.
Thank you for visiting my page.
Running brings me peace. I am grateful to have the ability to engage in such a fulfilling outlet.
Thank you for visiting my page.
Highlights
Birthday Race
April 20, 2024; Richmond, Virginia
After 11 years of running, I had the opportunity to race on my birthday! It was magical.
April 20, 2024; Richmond, Virginia
After 11 years of running, I had the opportunity to race on my birthday! It was magical.
Injury Recovery
September 2, 2023; Virginia Beach, Virginia
Today, I completed my first race since 2022, due to running-related injuries. This has been the most challenging time of my life both physically and mentally.
September 2, 2023; Virginia Beach, Virginia
Today, I completed my first race since 2022, due to running-related injuries. This has been the most challenging time of my life both physically and mentally.
=PR= Ambassador
May 1, 2022; Washington, DC
I was honored to serve on the =PR= Ambassador team sponsored by Altra for the 2022 National Women's Half Marathon & 8K.
May 1, 2022; Washington, DC
I was honored to serve on the =PR= Ambassador team sponsored by Altra for the 2022 National Women's Half Marathon & 8K.
My First Half Marathon
May 5, 2019; Washington, DC
Thankfully, by channeling the support of my family and friends as well as the energy of the other runners, I pushed myself to keep going. The instant gratification of getting dry and clean would mean I failed to complete a goal I worked so hard to achieve.
May 5, 2019; Washington, DC
Thankfully, by channeling the support of my family and friends as well as the energy of the other runners, I pushed myself to keep going. The instant gratification of getting dry and clean would mean I failed to complete a goal I worked so hard to achieve.