Pack Member Zucchuni B. Murphy is embracing her 50s and hitting the streets of New York City to nurture her own health and well-being. Accompanied by her two cocker spaniels, she finds her therapy in walking, and keeps her head held high as she takes in the sights and sounds of the city.
We recently chatted with Zucchuni and here’s just some of what we discovered.
Who she is and where she walks:
Zucchuni makes her home in Queens, New York, just two blocks from the beach. You might find her taking in the surf, or hopping on the subway to walk the streets of Manhattan, though the streets of Brooklyn is the place she feels most at home.
Gotta love the vibe:
Feeling the pulse of New York City streets is enough to keep her entertained while on walks. No headphones needed here!
She’s got the heart of a queen…
She may have been focused on crushing her miles in last year’s Queen for the Day 5k, but Zucchuni stopped to make sure a little one was safe while their mom walked off to the bushes to, well, relieve herself. What a relief that Zucchuni was there, and yep, that’s just one of the unusual things she’s seen while walking in a big city!
TikTok, she don’t stop!
When she’s not traveling, reading, cooking, or walking, this lady loves spending her free time looking for and sharing TikTok videos with her grandchildren. That’s one cool grandma!
It’s hard to say goodbye....
But it’s time for some of her favorite tv shows to come to an end. Insecure, Blackish & This is Us…thanks for the laughter, tears, and good times.
It’s not just for breakfast…
She’ll grab a bowl of cereal any time of the day.
More than a little inspiration…
Zucchuni is uber-inspired by the grit of her 24-year-old niece, Cherish, who after a liver transplant at just 9 months old and 50 surgeries, is living & thriving. Now there’s an honest to goodness example of a true fighter.
Time to hug it out…
Because physical touch and giving and receiving hugs is her love language.
And lastly, walking has taught her:
“How much I enjoy my own company.”
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