Where are you from?

Adrian, Michigan

Current P.R.

3:35 Marathon

Typical pace

8:00

Number of marathons

15

Occupation

Drill Instructor at prison bootcamp/US Army

Favorite marathon

New York CIty

Hobbies

Running, biking, swimming

Favorite Running Food

Oatmeal

What are you reading now?

Bible – from the front to back

Who do you train with?

Jocie Weeden

Personal goals

Get a under 20 minute 5k

A quotation you like…

“its not how you fall, but how you pick yourself up”

Why do you run?

It’s the only thing in life that no one can do for you.  I love everything about it. 

Describe your best marathon memory.

Running the New York City half marathon with my friends after I got home from Afhganistan

Why do you pace?

I want to help other people attain their goals

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I have been pacing a lot of friends in half marathons.  I love how dedicated they are.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

It will be fun!  I talk nonstop and love to sing and dance on my runs!   Party group!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I am here to have fun! 

Anything else you’d like to share?

I love to volunteer anywhere I can!  I love laughing and being the life of the group!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I volunteer with United way, at the holocaust museum, and the local shelter.