Where are you from?

West Chicago

Current P.R.   2:39

Typical pace

6:50 -7:00

Number of marathons 12

Occupation

Certified Medical Assistant

Favorite marathon : Chicago

Hobbies

running

Favorite Running Food Nutella and bananas

What are you reading now?

runners world

Who do you train with?  Glen Ellyn Runners

Personal goals

stay fit and competitive for as long as I  can

A quotation you like…

Anima Sana in corpore sano

Why do you run?

big passion for the sport  since I was 11

Describe your best marathon memory.

Chicago 2012. I had the most comfortable and relaxed feeling before and during the race

Why do you pace?

Satisfying feeling to help people achieve their goal

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Chicago 2013. Had a large group of  people from different countries and was able to help most of them qualify for Boston.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I have  natural ability to find a pace and maintaining it and the people skills to  motivate runners during the race

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

try to relax by being clear and reassuring about your game plan and gaining their trust in you

Anything else you’d like to share?

I have only been running for the last 4 years after a 20 year break and after loosing 53 lb.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

running