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Where are you from? |
Northborough, MA |
Current P.R. |
4:27:12 |
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Typical pace |
8:30 – 9:00 |
Number of marathons |
11 |
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Occupation |
Preschool Teacher |
Favorite marathon |
Chicago |
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Hobbies |
Running, reading, flute, field hockey coach, watching my kids play baseball and field hockey, watching the Atlanta Braves |
Favorite Running Food |
Lemon GU |
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What are you reading now? |
Watch Out for Her |
Who do you train with? |
Mostly solo, but sometimes with friends and my local running group |
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Personal goals |
Sub 4:20 marathon & maybe an ultra some day |
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A quotation you like… |
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. ~Eliud Kipchoge
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Why do you run?
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“I run because somehow completely exhausting myself is the most relaxing part of my day.” Running is my therapy and running centers me. Running makes me happy.
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Meeting and then running with one of my barefoot running idols during my first marathon. |
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Why do you pace?
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I pace because I absolutely love helping people reach their goals. I enjoy chatting with runners, learning why they started running and then helping them cross the finish line. I also love the sweaty hugs at the end! |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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I recently paced a 70-year-old mayor run his 111th marathon! During this marathon, I also ran with a lot of first-time marathoners. So, it was extra special to pace someone running their 111th as well as those running their first! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I keep a consistent pace, running even splits. I chat with those around me and learn their names and help cheer them on throughout the race. I am upbeat, energetic and you may even hear me singing songs here and there! Someone should also run in my pace group because it may be the first time they run with a barefoot runner! |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Take in the scenery and spectators – read all the handmade signs! Walk through the water stations and stay on top of your fueling plan. Don’t start out too fast, trust your training and enjoy the race! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
People always ask how long I’ve been running barefoot and the answer is 6+ years. All my marathons have been run barefoot and it’s the only way I run.
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