Where are you from?

Guadalajara, Mexico

Current P.R.

Half: 1:51 Full: 4:34 (not for long)

Typical pace

8-8:30 Happy Pace

Number of marathons

4

Occupation

Chanel Makeup Artist

Favorite marathon

Grandfather  Mountain

Hobbies

Tennis, Hiking, Sky diving, Traveling, Music

Favorite Running Food

Pre-Race-Lasagna During-Shot Bloks, After -anything and everything

What are you reading now?

I rather Run

Who do you train with?

I like to do it Solo

Personal goals

3:35 Marathon to Qualify for Boston

A quotation you like…

“Run when you can, walk if you have to; crawl if you must, just never give up.”-Dean Karnazes

Why do you run?

I started running as a motivation to lose weight. Now it’s become a huge addiction of mine. It’s my therapy

Describe your best marathon memory.

Finishing my first Marathon (Grandfather Mountain Marathon) after only training a short 4 weeks

Why do you pace?

I am very competitive when it comes to racing, pacing is a way not only to slow myself down but to help motivate and help others achieve their goals

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I can’t just pick one, but helping someone finish their first marathon puts a smile on my face. I’ve been there too; I wish I had that encouragement.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I will get you to the finish on time, but expect to laugh a little.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Keep a Steady pace, relax and just run.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I’m the Chapter leader for a Moms Running Club Called Moms Run this Town for the City of Kennesaw.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I work with Flashes of Hope a non-profit organization dedicated to creating uplifting portraits of children fighting cancer and other life threatening illnesses. I apply makeup before the portraits are taken, I may even blow some bubbles in between flashes. J