Where are you from?

Boalsburg, PA

Current P.R.

3:15

Typical pace

7:20 marathon pace, 8:30 training run

Number of marathons

3 (+one virtual)

Occupation

Preschool teacher

Favorite marathon

Hobbies

Hiking, skiing, chickens

Favorite Running Food

What are you reading now?

"Small Great Things"

Who do you train with?

Two good girlfriends, my husband, my dog, and Nittany valley road runners club on the track

Personal goals

Breaking 1:30 in the half marathon. Running the Boston marathon.

A quotation you like…

Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path” — Paulo Coelho

Why do you run?

To feel strong and set an example

Describe your best marathon memory.

Deciding to go for it at Mile 6 of the 2021 Harrisburg marathon. And bringing it home with a negative split.

Why do you pace?

To share the success of running an evenly paced race. To share the joy of a PR. And to be an example that I can do hard things.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Looking forward to finding out.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

To take the pressure off themselves to reach the goal. By sharing the burden of running an evenly paced race and finding joy in running with a group of runners chasing the same goal.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Cover up your GPS watch, and let me do the work.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I'm a mom of 3 very active boys, and a MS warrior. I am proud of my ability to train and race in the face of these charges.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

Fundraiser for the National MS Society