Where are you from?

St. Louis, MO

Current P.R.

03:58:00 AM

Typical pace

9:30-10

Number of marathons

6

Occupation

Apparel Buyer

Favorite marathon

It's too hard to choose!

Hobbies

Running of course! I also love learning new nutrition tips and recipes.

Favorite Running Food

Bananas

What are you reading now?

Runners World. Any health related article I can get my hands on.

Who do you train with?

Mostly by myself, but have an extensive running family

Personal goals

Complete an Ironman

A quotation you like…

Trust in your training.

Why do you run?

I love the feeling of accomplishment after each run. Running makes every day a good day.

Describe your best marathon memory.

The best memory is crossing the finish line of my first marathon with my sister. It was something we both worked toward together, and finishing with her was the best way to finish the journey.

Why do you pace?

Running a race with someone and watching them achieve their goals is better than any PR I could get.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Pacing my friend to her PR at the half marathon. We beat her goal time by 2 min!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I love meeting new runners and hearing their stories.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Be prepared to have some fun!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I'm on the Young Professionals Board for Girls on the Run, St. Louis. I also volunteer with the United Way.