Where are you from?

Watertown,SD

Current P.R.

3:10

Typical pace

7:38

Number of marathons

Occupation

Childcare Director/ Preschool Teacher

Favorite marathon

Boston

Hobbies

Playing with my 2 boys, anything outdoors, running

Favorite Running Food

Pretzels, almonds

What are you reading now?

These Three Words Will Change Your Life

Who do you train with?

Alone

Personal goals

Keep enjoying running

A quotation you like…

Do not worry about tomorrow, tomorrow will worry about itself.

Why do you run?

For fresh air, friendship, stress releif

Describe your best marathon memory.

Seeing my son and husband throughout the Wild Hog Marathon in Grand Forks. They kept me going.

Why do you pace?

I enjoy meeting new people, encouraging them and hearing their stories. Runners are positive people. I like being around positive people.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Pacing a runner from Boston in Grand Forks. We chatted the whole marathon and she was very grateful for our run together. She had PR that day.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Takes the stress off of the watch and lets you just run.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I like to talk to pass the time.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I was a foster parent.