Where are you from?

Oakland, California

Current P.R.

3:04:41 (marathon)

Typical pace

8 minute mile

Number of marathons

1

Occupation

Education

Favorite marathon

Des Moines

Hobbies

Running, Cooking, Naps

Favorite Running Food

Chocolate Chip Cookies

What are you reading now?

Anything science fiction

Who do you train with?

My dog, Charlie

Personal goals

Sub 17:00 5K

A quotation you like…

“The Trial of Miles; Miles of Trials” – Once A Runner, John L. Parker Jr.

Why do you run?

So many reasons…friends, fitness, peace of mind, structure…at this point I’ve been doing it so long, I don’t know what I would do without it.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Finishing my first marathon, and thinking, “I want to do that again!”

Why do you pace?

I love helping others achieve their goals – I’m more excited to see a friend get a PR than to get one myself. Plus…pacing is all the fun of running, without any of the stress of competing : )

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Pacing two teammates to a cross-county team win.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

We’ll run smart, and have fun along the way.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Get good rest and hydrate the night the before. Listen to your body.

Anything else you’d like to share?

Remember to enjoy the ride…not just the finish.

What philanthropic activities do you have?