Where are you from? | Brighton, MI | Current P.R. | 3:27:03 |
Typical pace | 8ish minute mile | Number of marathons | 5 and 1 ultra |
Occupation | Cardiology Nurse Practitioner | Favorite marathon | They each hold a special and unique value. Niagara Falls. Beautiful course, great weather and no Garmin. |
Hobbies | Volleyball, mountain biking and not stretching. | Favorite Running Food | I’m not picky. I like eating, but I especially enjoy a quality protein after a long run. |
What are you reading now? | Medical journals and running articles primarily. | Who do you train with? | Running Lab |
Personal goals | |||
A quotation you like… | “If you’re not first, you’re last!” -Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights. | ||
Why do you run? | Heath, camaraderie, overall well-being and also so I burn enough calories to have a post run beer. | ||
Describe your best marathon memory. | I ran the Detroit International Marathon in 2018 for my first BQ! It was the first time I applied myself to running a marathon and my next step is to beat that time. I learned a lot about putting in the work and changing my mindset as I accomplished goals through the training | ||
Why do you pace? | Helping others achieve their goals is very rewarding, plus I get to run too! | ||
Tell us your best pacing experience. | I paced with a running buddy for his first full, the Glass City Marathon. I may have done a cartwheel around mile 22, for motivation. | ||
Why should someone run in your pace group? | Just in case there are cartwheels. You don’t see that every race. Also, I really enjoy running (which will be apparent), so my hope is to encourage you in the tougher miles. We’ll get it done together. | ||
Any tips for runners about to join your group? | Don’t watch my running form, unless you want to learn to heel strike. | ||
Anything else you’d like to share? | I can’t wait to do another relay! I have only done Ragnar once in the past, due to restrictions last year with Covid-19. Running as a team is such a fun experience! | ||
What philanthropic activities do you have? | Volunteer for Livingston County Department of Public Health; Brighton Nazarene Church member and community outreach volunteer. | ||