Where are you from?

Sioux Falls, SD

Current P.R.

2:09

Typical pace

10:30

Number of marathons

2 officials, 1 virtual

Occupation

Self employed medical transcriptionist

Favorite marathon

Missoula

Hobbies

Running, reading, writing, horses

Favorite Running Food

Protein balls

What are you reading now?

A James Patterson mystery

Who do you train with?

BRF Karla and my dogs

Personal goals

Run a half in all 12 midwest states and then try to get as many others as possible

A quotation you like…

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away

Why do you run?

For ME time and now time with my dogs, to stay healthy/fit/active

Describe your best marathon memory.

Finishing! It’s such a feeling of accomplishment and pride.

Why do you pace?

To help others meet a goal they’ve set

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Someone thanking me for helping them meet their goal time.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

to hopefully reach their goal!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Not to worry-have fun and know in this group we will have walk breaks

Anything else you’d like to share?

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I guess my biggest philanthropic thing I’ve done is I was a kidney donor last year.