Where are you from?

Mantua, OH

Current P.R.

Typical pace

2.5 hr half, 5 hour full

Number of marathons

Occupation

Clinical Research Specialist

Favorite marathon

Hobbies

Running, biking, camping, going to concerts

Favorite Running Food

What are you reading now?

I prefer podcasts :) about veganism or ultrarunning

Who do you train with?

Personal goals

 complete a marathon and all 50 states, run 100 and 200 mile races

A quotation you like…

Iron sharpens iron

Why do you run?

Running is my mindfulness practice. It gives me an excuse to listen to music for hours on end as well.

Describe your best marathon memory.

 racing with 30,000 people in Santiago Chile

Why do you pace?

 I cheered in middle school in high school and it makes me feel like a cheerleader. I love the empowerment that I can provide others.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

 Pacing the Roanoke, marathon and watching strong people around me come together as a group during the hard uphill miles

Why should someone run in your pace group?

 i’m guaranteed to make them smile and enjoy the race

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

 don’t start out too fast keep composed throughout the race

Anything else you’d like to share?

I grew up on a farm. I am a cowgirl at heart

What philanthropic activities do you have?

 I like to focus my efforts on food and hunger and insecurity. Volunteering at food banks!