Where are you from?

Lake Zurich, Illinois

Current P.R.

3:43:00

Typical pace

8:45/9:00

Number of marathons

13

Occupation

Elementary Teacher

Favorite marathon

Grand Rapids, MI

Hobbies

Running, triathlons, reading, dancing

Favorite Running Food

Applesauce, twizzlers, potato chips, bagels

What are you reading now?

Guncle Abroad and Woman 99

Who do you train with?

Alpine Runners in Lake Zurich

Personal goals

Complete the Wisconsin Ironman in September

A quotation you like…

If you can dream it, you can do it. –Walt Disney

Why do you run?

I run because it makes my day so much better.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Seeing my kids at the finish line is always my favorite part.

Why do you pace?

This will be my first time pacing. I want to pace a marathon to help other runners reach their goals and get to the finish line feeling good.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I look forward to making many memorable pacing experiences!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

It’s going to be fun! Running with friends is way more exciting than running alone.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Enjoy the experience and remember to look around and take in the sights and people.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I ran the Illinois Marathon in 2019 and the Illinois half in 2014. I love the course and the crowds!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I coach 2 youth running clubs.