Where are you from?

Birmingham, MI

Current P.R.

3:19 (full) 1:29 (half)

Typical pace

7:40

Number of marathons

4

Occupation

Scientist

Favorite marathon

Big Sur

Hobbies

Travel

Favorite Running Food

PowerBar energy blasts

What are you reading now?

Mystery novels

Who do you train with?

Running groups

Personal goals

Never finish a race feeling I could have gone harder

A quotation you like…

To be number one, you must train like you are number two (Maurice Green)

Why do you run?

To exercise my dogs, it keeps them tired and happy. I also enjoy that feeling after a good race.

Describe your best marathon memory.

I was married at mile 25 of the Big Sur International Marathon April 29, 2012

Why do you pace?

To help others reach their goals

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I am good at motivating, encouraging, and running an even pace

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Come with some good conversation. Talking and laughing through the run makes it more enjoyable