Where are you from?

Springfield Missouri

Current P.R.

Half 1:36  Full 3:13:59

Typical pace

Half 1:36 – 1:40  Full 3:20 – 3:45

Number of marathons

40+

Occupation

Landscaping

Favorite marathon

Crater Lake Or

Hobbies

Running

Favorite Running Food

Bagels and Bananas

What are you reading now?

Hanson’s Training Plan

Who do you train with?

Mostly Solo,  with weekend runs with our club Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners,

Personal goals

Marathon in all 50 States Sub Four

A quotation you like…

The best pace is a suicide pace…. And today is a good day to die. Pre

Why do you run?

Fun/stress relief/social interaction with people in our running club

Describe your best marathon memory.

Finishing my first  Bass Pro Marathon 2010

Why do you pace?

Enjoy helping others reach their goals.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

At the All female half marathon, I paced the 2:00 group with my friend Emma Schuering. So fun seeing the ladies finish!  I've paced four races so far

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I have a genuine love of running and helping others have a great time on the course.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Stay calm and enjoy the race. Keep it light, keep it fun.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I enjoy sharing my passion of running.  I have reached several running goals, including Boston, I now take nearly as much joy helping others achieve their running goals.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I have accompanied my two girls on several Girl Scout projects.  We have worked the local food bank for years at Thanksgiving, packed meals to be sent to South America, and disaster relieve.