Where are you from?

York, Pennsylvania

Current P.R.

1:28:30 half; 3:14 full

Typical pace

8:45 ish

Number of marathons

6

Occupation

Writer

Favorite marathon

Philadelphia - my first!

Hobbies

Dog training and sports, running, hiking, roadtrips

Favorite Running Food

Welche’s Fruit Snacks

What are you reading now?

The Way of Excellence, Brad Stulberg

Who do you train with?

Local run club, friends, my husband, solo most days

Personal goals

Sub-1:27 half; sub-3:10 marathon

A quotation you like…

You either win or learn, you never lose.

Why do you run?

It’s my radical act of defiance against an increasingly comfort-seeking world. A little suffering builds character.

Describe your best marathon memory.

When I finished the Richmond Marathon, I got a high-five from Bart Yasso then sat on a curb and cried happy tears for my new PR.

Why do you pace?

The same reason I coach - to help people realize they’re capable of so much more than they believe.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Any time someone who’s hung in the pacing group for the first half or more then ditches me to finish the race strong!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

The shared mile is the shortest, friends! It’s still 26.2 miles, but I promise it doesn’t feel that way when you run with friends (or a good pacer!).

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

If you’re in the first half of the race, drop to the back of the group to toot; if you’re in the second half, don’t trust that toot!

Anything else you’d like to share?

Running is always a privilege.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I’m an avid supporter of public radio and nonprofit news outlets, and volunteer on my township’s Parks and Recreation Board.