Where are you from?

Des Moines, IA

Current P.R.

3:33 full/ 1:36 half

Typical pace

Number of marathons

13

Occupation

Public Defender

Favorite marathon

Des Moines IMT Marathon

Hobbies

Reading, baking, travel

Favorite Running Food

PB&J

What are you reading now?

Cloud Atlas

Who do you train with?

Capital Striders

Personal goals

Time Qualify for the NYC Marathon

A quotation you like…

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. – T.S. Eliot

Why do you run?

Because I enjoy it.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Being chased down by the Cookie Monster in the middle of a race and handed a cookie.  Excellent mid-race fuel.

Why do you pace?

It’s wonderful helping people achieve what they have been working for.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I was able to help a woman that had come back from cancer qualify for Boston.  Seeing her face at the end was priceless.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Because we will have oodles of fun! I promise! Also, my lies will be equally convincing as we are finishing your race.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Trust your training. Make sure your decisions during your race are supported by that training.