Where are you from?

Traverse City, MI

Current P.R.

3:24

Typical pace

8:40 / mile

Number of marathons

3 and 1 ultra-marathon

Occupation

Program and Communications Associate, Rotary Charities of Traverse City

Favorite marathon

Bayshore Marathon

Hobbies

Hiking, Reading, Traveling

Favorite Running Food

Clif Bars

What are you reading now?

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell

Who do you train with?

My teammates in the Traverse City Track Club

Personal goals

Run all the World Marathon Majors, run a 100-miler, stay injury-free for a year straight

A quotation you like…

"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."
-William Faulkner

Why do you run?

The relationships you make through running are unlike any other sport you’ll ever do. I’ve made some of my best friends through running and have had some of the most thoughtful, heartfelt conversations while on a long run. Competition is fun, but the running community is what keeps people running throughout their life.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Before the 2013 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon I met another woman in line for the bathroom and we ended up running the race together, meeting up afterwards and have stayed in touch since! I love the lifelong friendships you make through running!

Why do you pace?

Pacing is an awesome way to help others reach their goals and you know what they say, “People can only live fully by helping others to live!”

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I have an exuberant personality and am not afraid to give you tough love if you need it! I can keep a conversation going for forever, so if you need affirmation and encouragement, I’m your girl! 

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I REALLY like to cheer, so get ready for enthusiastic “WOOO”s!

Anything else you’d like to share?

I’m a big fan of post-race pizza J

What philanthropic activities do you have?

In addition to my career in philanthropy, I am a member of my local track club’s Board of Directors, and a regular volunteer at Goodwill of Northern Michigan and other local nonprofits.