Where are you from?

Granite City

Current P.R.

2:00:58

Typical pace

2:20 (half-marathon)

Number of marathons

15 half-marathons

Occupation

School Social Worker

Favorite marathon

Memphis

Hobbies

Running

Favorite Running Food

Oatmeal

What are you reading now?

Runner’s World

Who do you train with?

My son

Personal goals

Finish a half-marathon under 2 hours

A quotation you like…

Learn.  Dream.  Live.  Run.

Why do you run?

Running lowers my stress level J and keeps me healthy

Describe your best marathon memory.

Finishing in the stadium in Memphis for my PR.

Why do you pace?

I enjoy the camaraderie of running.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I’m a rookie pacer, so I’ll let you know after St. Louis!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I’m fun and encouraging.  I love to talk to other runners and meet new people.  You should ask me about how I broke my foot playing mini-golf (no kidding!) 

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Have fun and you can do it!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I’ve been coaching Girls On The Run for nine seasons.