Where are you from?

Branchville, NJ

Current P.R.

4:17 full 1:59 1/2

Typical pace

10-10:30

Number of marathons

5 full, 7 1/2 mara, 10+ultra marathons

Occupation

Elementary Art/Phys Ed Teacher

Favorite marathon

Marine Corps

Hobbies

Sketching, Writing, Photography

Favorite Running Food

PBJ

What are you reading now?

Who do you train with?

Local running friends

Personal goals

Entry into Western States 100

A quotation you like…

‘Though she be but little, she is fierce’-Shakespeare

Why do you run?

For fitness, personal achievement and satisfaction, to set an example for my students and children of a healthy, fit lifestyle, to relieve stress.

Describe your best marathon memory.

The Blue Mile at Marine Corps Marathon where the faces of the fallen are displayed on posters.  Incredibly moving experience.

Why do you pace?

To help others achieve their goals and give back to the running community.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Hearing “Thank you so much for keeping me on pace out there today.” 

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I will help you keep an even pace and finish within your projected finish time!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I’m a great listener!  I’d love to share the miles with you and have you tell me about your running journey!

Anything else you’d like to share?

I’ve completed four 100 mile races.  My favorite type of running is technical trail.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I donate my time to coaching my middle school students track and field program.