Where are you from?

Brighton Michigan

Current P.R.

Marathon – 4:30

Typical pace

10:00

Number of marathons

7

Occupation

Running Lab Store Manager

Favorite marathon

Ann Arbor

Hobbies

Trail Running & Playing the Banjo

Favorite Running Food

Peanut Butter Pretzels

What are you reading now?

Summit Seeker – Vanessa Runs

Who do you train with?

Team Running Lab

Personal goals

Qualify for Boston / Sub 24 hour 100 miler / Enjoy Running more and more everyday

A quotation you like…

Life is good and in keeps getting better

Why do you run?

I enjoy the comradery in between runners and the great sense of accomplishment

Describe your best marathon memory.

Negative splitting the last half of the Mount Mitchell marathon by running down the side of a mountain, finishing in the arms of my husband.

Why do you pace?

I pace because I enjoy encouraging the runners to be their best.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

There was a runner that was hitting a wall and struggling to hold their pace. I kept her distracted and helped her pull through the wall to the point that she sped past me.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I will be a pacer that the runner can trust and know that not only will I hold the pace, I will keep things fun to ensure your most memorable marathon to date.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Be prepared for consistency. We will continually run and achieve our pace goal