Where are you from?

Melbourne, Florida

Current P.R.

HM 1:22:29 M 2:58

Typical pace

6:45-7:15

Number of marathons

going on #5

Occupation

Physical Therapist Assistant

Favorite marathon

Boston

Hobbies

running, spending time with family, keeping my puppies busy, and traveling during down time

Favorite Running Food

Italian food. I love carbs, pasta, garlic bread, pizza, 

What are you reading now?

Physical Therapy research articles especially in to injury prevention in runners, proper nutrition, and fueling

Who do you train with?

A have a great group of friends, 10-15 I train with at least weekly

Personal goals

try to break 2:58 at Boston 2026

A quotation you like…

“Train Hard, Race Easy!”  “Don’t Try anything new on race day!”

Why do you run?

I enjoy running especially with my friends, keeps me happy, healthy, and in shape

Describe your best marathon memory.

Boston 2019, not knowing when heart break hill was and once I got to the top was like “that’s it, that wasn’t that bad” and then knowing with 2 miles to go I was going to get sub 3. So many cheers along the way and positive vibes made it one of the best experiences.

Why do you pace?

I know when I had pacers in the past for my races they were helpful and encouraging and I would like to do the same and pay it forward and help other achieve their goals

Tell us your best pacing experience.

It’s always encouraging hearing others tell you that they PR’d a race or they did expect they could go that fast and felt good at the end. The thank you and the smiles tell it all.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I am good at being positive, encouraging, and can help up lift when the “negative” thoughts kick in during a race with supportive mantras. I have always nailed the goal paces for the past races I have done.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Be prepared to smile, laugh, hopefully have a good time. It’s going to feel easy at first and it’s better to stay on pace and not go out too fast and burn out. After mile 10 during the half you feel great, I will encourage you to go chase others down to the finish line!

Anything else you’d like to share?

What philanthropic activities do you have?