Where are you from? |
Westerville, Ohio |
Current P.R. |
3:23 |
Typical pace |
8:40 and above is my easy pace |
Number of marathons |
10 |
Occupation |
Occupational Therapist |
Favorite marathon |
The Boston Marathon though the Columbus Marathon has a soft spot in my heart |
Hobbies |
Running, Reading and Dancing |
Favorite Running Food |
Oatmeal is a staple and peanut butter on anything! |
What are you reading now? |
Just starting “Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewell |
Who do you train with? |
I am very lucky to have a group of women I run with MRTT (Moms Run This Town) who do so many of my 5 am runs with and have they have become some of my closest friends |
Personal goals |
I am after a sub 3:30 marathon and I’m going to try an ultra this fall |
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A quotation you like… |
“I’ve been trained to keep going even when it’s hard. When it hurts. When it sucks. When I don’t want to. I look pass it. Relentless forward progress to the finish. Call it what you want: stubbornness, endurance, determination, guts. Deep down, I don’t know how to give up (And it's always worth it in the end)”
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Why do you run?
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I run for my own health, to be a good example for my kids and because I love to compete. Did I mention I like cupcakes? |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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My first marathon where I saw my kids on the course! I got the best hugs and high fives ever! My second best was the first time I qualified for Boston |
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Why do you pace?
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I am pacing because I love helping others to reach their goals and it is through this that I can extend my support and experience to others |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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I just recently paced a friend to her first sub 4 hour marathon. It gave me the same runners high as if I had a PR myself |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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Someone should run in my pace group if they are looking for some camaraderie, fun and support throughout the marathon |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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I would tell a runner about to join a group with me is be prepared to have fun but also work hard |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I like to volunteer for a local racing company to give back to the running community as well as volunteer at my children’s elementary school for their running club.
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