Where are you from?

Deary, ID

Current P.R.

n/a

Typical pace

7:30-8:00

Number of marathons

0

Occupation

Private Coach & Researcher

Favorite marathon

n/a

Hobbies

Running, playing piano, cooking good food, and

Favorite Running Food

Fruit Snacks during longer training and alfredo the night before a race

What are you reading now?

“Why We Run”

Who do you train with?

Typically train on my own now, but will occasionally train with elite 800m runner, Collin Dylla

Personal goals

To run 1:52 in the 800m, compete at a high performance meet this coming summer, and learn to embrace the longer distances in road racing.

A quotation you like…

“Failure is only an opportunity to start again” -Iroh

Why do you run?

I enjoy running because it is the feeling of freedom. As an 800m track athlete, I personally enjoy the duality of the event, having to focus summer and fall training around building aerobic fitness, while still getting to do high speed, more sprint-type workouts during the spring.

Describe your best marathon memory.

n/a

Why do you pace?

I pace because I enjoy meeting people within the marathon community and they help inspire me in my own training.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

My favorite experience pacing was pacing an elite 800m runner for a workout several days before the Portland Track Festival and seeing the progress they had made during the year.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Because I like to make running fun by chatting during the run and usually have snacks with me.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Don’t worry about pacing or how fast you’re going, that’s my job. Focus on sticking with the group and having fun!

Anything else you’d like to share?

I also own a small business that focuses on providing coaching resources to rural school districts in the state of Idaho and private, 1:1 coaching online and in-person.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

Meet Director for the Idaho Special Olympics and volunteer EMT in my hometown.