Where are you from?

Originally, Portland,OR; now Myrtle Beach, SC

Current P.R.

2:58, 2009

Typical pace

7-7:15 min miles

Number of marathons

40+

Occupation

College Instructor

Favorite marathon

Lincoln, Nebraska

Hobbies

Running, baking, cooking

Favorite Running Food

Baguette, preferably Panera

What are you reading now?

Start Something That Matters, Blake Mycoskie

Who do you train with?

Mostly by myself, sometimes with friends, other  times with my husband and other times with the group I train

Personal goals

At least one more sub-3:00 and redeem myself in the 50 miler

A quotation you like…

"Success rests in having the courage and endurance, and above all, the will to become the person you are.

George Shehan

Why do you run?

Relaxation, because I feel great afterwards, to stay in shape, forhealth

Describe your best marathon memory.

Winning the Blufton, SC marathon when my oldest son was only 5 months old and then winning MB when he was 9 months old

Why do you pace?

I love to help other people meet their goals and I love sweaty hugs post race!

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Pacing about 5-6guys to a BQ this year in Myrtle Beach.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I love to race, encourage and inspire.  I usually am very consistent with my pacing

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Stay with the group, ignore the things others have told you—like you will hit the wall and the last 5 miles are miserable.  Instead, run with your heart and listen to your own body!

Anything else you’d like to share?

I have three awesome beautiful children and a super supportive husband that allow me to do all of my crazy racing and pacing

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I am the training coordinator  for the Grand Strand Running club and we host at least 3 training sessions a year that I coordinate, coach, and do the educational components for.  I also teach Sunday school at church.