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Where are you from? |
Pleasant Grove, Utah |
Current P.R. |
3:07:18 |
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Typical pace |
7:20 |
Number of marathons |
20 something |
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Occupation |
Registered Nurse |
Favorite marathon |
Utah Valley |
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Hobbies |
Camping, hiking, swimming. |
Favorite Running Food |
Bananas, oranges. |
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What are you reading now? |
Runners’ World. |
Who do you train with? |
Fast friends in their thirties. |
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Personal goals |
Subthree hour marathon. Ironman. 100 mile Ultramarathon. |
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A quotation you like… |
Just keep Swimming (running) from Dori in Finding Nemo.
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Why do you run?
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To have balance, fitness, and clarity of mind.
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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My first marathon in 1995 when I qualified for the 100th Boston Marathon. I trained 3-4 days a week. I worked hard and ran a 10 minute negative split and felt so awesome the last 8 miles of the race. I was on a BQ high!!! |
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Why do you pace?
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To help others achieve their goals. I know running goals are important to each individual. If I can be there right with them to support and cheer them on, I feel I am contributing to the sport I love!! |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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I paced my girlfriend at the Top of Utah marathon. She wanted under 4 hours. I ran with her with my watch in only time mode (no mile splits) and I carried her gear for her, opened her Gus and warmed her hands. I ran ahead to take pictures of her crossing each mile mark and I didn’t let her walk the last three miles as she told me not to let her. I talked to her when she wanted me to talk and backed off when she was in a zone. I was there for her every step of the way carrying her camera and clothes. She ran it in 3:54!! She told me I needed to be a pacer for a living. She was so thankful for me. I had a great time and felt very rewarded through her accomplishment!! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I am positive and upbeat. I will encourage the whole way. I am all about the runner beside me. My job is FOR the Runner with the pace I am setting. I can even open up your Gus and take a few pictures for you!! If you want to zone out just tell me and I will just support you with running beside you. I can tell some good stories if you need them too but don’t worry I won’t bore you. The time will fly with me. Running a marathon is about the journey and if the journey isn’t that fun why run? |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Do not go out too fast. The first mile should always be slower than goal pace. By miles 3-5 it will all even out. I would hydrate at every water station alternating water and Gatorade/powerade. Take 3 to 4 gus starting at miles 6 or 7 and then evenly spaced. Make sure you tried them before in a training run. Gu chomps are great too!! Some have caffeine others don’t. Make sure you know what a caffeine kick does to your heart. Would take those on downhill portions of the race. If it is hot out take a cold shower before the race to cool your core temperature down or drink ice cold water. If you are a salty sweater try salt tabs in a training run then take the needed amount during the race. DO NOT FORGET to put on body glide to protect areas from friction burn. Lastly, relax, have fun. Oh-- If you are breathing heavy in the first few miles in my pace group try slowing and wait to slowly catch back up over several miles. |
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