Where are you from?

Maroa, IL

Current P.R.

3:50:35

Typical pace

10:00-11:00

Number of marathons

4

Occupation

Administration

Favorite marathon

Chicago

Hobbies

Running, biking, trails, exercise, outdoor activities

Favorite Running Food

Rice & chicken

What are you reading now?

I try to read daily positive quotes

Who do you train with?

Myself, friends

Personal goals

To stay active and healthy, travel

A quotation you like…

Pain is weakness leaving the body.

Why do you run?

I love the way it makes me feel after I get done with a run.

Describe your best marathon memory.

IL Marathon-Flat, fast course.  Went in hoping to PR my last marathon which I did by a surprisingly 34 minutes and after hitting the wall at mile 22.  Went home to look up Boston qualifying time (which I had no intention of qualifying) and I was surprisingly 5 minutes off from qualifying.

Why do you pace?

It’s great to help other runners achieve their goals.  If I can get them across the finish line I feel like my job was done and accomplishments and great memories were made.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

It was a fun experience and we finished within 30 seconds early of our pacing time.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I am a positive, happy person and will do my best to encourage the runners to keep going.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I run a consistent pace throughout the entire run but if I have a group that has other suggestions we can alter the run if needed (ex. run/walk).

Anything else you’d like to share?

Your race, your pace, one mile at a time.  Stay strong and don’t ever give up!