Where are you from?

Palm Bay, FL

Current P.R.

1:30 half marathon

18:40 5K

Typical pace

Sub 7 min/mile

Number of marathons

0, 2 half marathons

Occupation

Clinical Pharmacist

Favorite marathon

Hobbies

Running, cycling, camping, boating, and spending time with my family and dogs

Favorite Running Food

Pre race Rockstar

What are you reading now?

Who do you train with?

Beth Whalen and many others

Personal goals

Run a sub 1:30 half marathon and run a sub 18 minute 5K

A quotation you like…

"Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated." Lou Holtz

Why do you run?

I have run since I was in elementary school and started as a sprinter. I have always enjoyed running to stay fit and relieve stress. I also strive to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle.

Why do you pace?

I enjoy pacing and encouraging others to accomplish goals they never dreamed possible. It's a very rewarding experience and I feel a way to give back to the running community.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I paced my sister most recently in a 5K. She just started running a couple years ago at 33 years old. She has been a Type 1 diabetic since she was 16 months old and is a mother of 2 kids who wanted to "get fit." She was stuck at about a 29-30 minute 5K so I paced her to her goal of sub 29 minutes. It was the most fulfilling experience I have ever had as a runner.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I think that I am very motivating, encouraging, and will definitely hold the desired pace to help the group achieve their desired goal. I will chat and encourage during the entire run!!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Be prepared to listen to me encourage you and talk to you!! :)

Anything else you’d like to share?

I was a sprinter and hurdler in high school and college and in the past 2 years have just started increasing my distance.