Hometown

Sauk Rapids, MN

Current P.R.

3:14

Where were you born?

Solon Springs, WI

Number of marathons

Birthday

December 27

Favorite marathon

Boston and Grandma’s in Duluth, MN

Typical pace

3:45-4:15

Favorite running music

Old school R&B, Hairbands of the 80’s and pop hits from the 70’s-90’s

Occupation

Insurance Claims Representative

Favorite running food

Bananas

Any hobbies?

Coaching, biking, music

Who do you train with?

Self and close friends

Favorite book, what are you reading now?

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

A quotation you like…

“To give anything less is to sacrifice the gift” – Steve Prefontaine

Personal goals

50 marathons by age 50

Why do you run?

To live longer for my wife, children and grandchildren.  To relieve stress.  To give back to others.

Describe your best marathon memory.

I will never forget crossing the line at 3:18 at the 2005 Fargo Marathon.  I had trained hard to qualify for Boston, but I was still not 100% sure I could do it. 

Why do you pace?

To give back to the running community.   There have been many friends, mentors and supporters through my nine years of running.  Now it is time I give back.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

There are many, but bringing across a couple of 40 year old women in enough time to qualify for Boston at 2009's Minneapolis Marathon was incredibly rewarding.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

To enjoy the camaraderie, good vibes and positive atmosphere in a group setting.  We are all in this together!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Please be realistic about your goal pace, do not choose a group you can’t keep up with. Rather, be conservative about your estimated time and if you are having a good day, you can always speed ahead!!

Anything else you’d like to share?

If you are on the fence about a pace group, try it once, you will love it and want to join again in the future!!