Where are you from?

Pittsburgh, PA

Current P.R.

1:51 (half) and 4:06 (full)

Typical pace

9:45

Number of marathons

52 Halfs and 11 Fulls

Occupation

Educator

Favorite marathon

Marine Corp

Hobbies

Traveling in general and traveling to run with my husband, running, gardening, knitting and caring for my two fabulous American Cocker Spaniels

Favorite Running Food

Fruit flavored gels and Nuun are my friends during races.

What are you reading now?

I usually listen to 1-2 books a month while I’m running. Mysteries are my favorites.

Who do you train with?

I love having people to run with but usually train by myself due to my schedule. Typically I listen to books while I train so I’m usually by myself.

Personal goals

Complete the 50 States Half Marathon + DC Challenge

A quotation you like…

Benjamin Franklin: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

Why do you run?

I love to be outside at all times of the year. Running allows me to breath in fresh air and clear my brain.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Marine Corp since it was my first marathon.

Why do you pace?

As an educator it is innate for me to help others. Many newer runners find a pacer to be helpful during events where they are working to hitting a specific pace goal. Additionally, I am very social. So I enjoy getting to know runners in the start corral where I can inquire about their goal for the day.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

The Pittsburgh Half Marathon because I always have runners who will stay with me for the entire event. Though it’s a smaller distance, the Fly By 5K at the airport is awesome.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I’m a systematic, data focused runner. For my training and event runs, I always have targeted mileage and overall pace times. Because of this, I aim to hit even mile splits so that my targeted overall pace will be spot on.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

As a people-pleaser, I hope those following me are happy because they did their best. Hopefully they’ll stay with me for the entire run and then bolt past me to beat me across the finish line. But, even if I get them to a targeted point in the event, that’s a win.

Anything else you’d like to share?

My running adventures started later in life. Since that time I have completed 52 half marathons and 12 full marathons. As a member of the P3R pace team I enjoy pacing their sponsored events including multiple 5K’s, 10-milers, and half’s. I’ve also paced for Wolf Creek timing company and coached cross country. Additionally, I am a member of the 50 States Half Marathon Club so I am working to run a half marathon in every state. Currently, I’ve completed 23 + Washington DC with 5 additional states on my calendar for this year.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

At this point, I do not have anything to add here other than my volunteer activities associated with running.