Where are you from?

Woodridge, Illinois

Current P.R.

3:55

Typical pace

9:00 – 9:30

Number of marathons

3

Occupation

Marketing

Favorite marathon

Chicago

Hobbies

Ping Pong

Favorite Running Food

Clif Shot

What are you reading now?

Born a Crime

Who do you train with?

My husband and my local Running Team

Personal goals

3:40 to qualify for Boston Marathon

A quotation you like…

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Why do you run?

I run to get away from work and daily demands of life. It’s a way of meditation for me.  

Describe your best marathon memory.

My first marathon, the virtual Virgin Money London Marathon in 2020, where I ran with the local running team.

Why do you pace?

I love running races and meeting new people.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

My first pacing experience with Deer Park half marathon was for 2:00 finish time. I finished in 1:58 and was glad to see a few runners in my pacing group pushing themselves to finish in a few minutes less than 2:00. A few runners gave kudos to me after the race.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

My typical pace is great for beginner marathon runners, and I can relate to them as my first marathon was only 2 years ago.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Focus on finishing one mile at a time.