Where are you from?

Raised in Pocatello, ID

 Now reside in Beaumont, TX

Current P.R.

3:46

Typical pace

9:30-9:45

Number of marathons

26 marathons, 3 ultra- marathons:  50 miler, 100k, and 100 miler

Occupation

Dental Hygiene Professor

Favorite marathon

Newport Beach, Oregon

Hobbies

RUNNING, running with my kids, boogie-boarding, anything outdoors

Favorite Running Food

Chocolate Instant Breakfast and Cola Nuun

What are you reading now?

Chi Running

Who do you train with?

Some awesome running partners!

Personal goals

Another 100 mile ultra-marathon in December 2016

A quotation you like…

“If you want to change your body, exercise.  If you want to change your life, become a runner.”

Why do you run?

Runners High!!

Describe your best marathon memory.

Crossing the finish line with my son!

Why do you pace?

Share my excitement and love for running with others.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

After pacing a group recently, several of them were able to pull ahead at the finish and PR! Several of them hugged and thanked me after.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

We’ll keep the positive energy flowing. It’s amazing what a little support can help you accomplish!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Stay positive!  Mind over matter.  Hydrate and fuel properly before and during your race. You can do this!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I will volunteer for anything from PTA to Boy Scouts to humanitarian dental work.