Hometown

Wheaton, IL

Current P.R.

3:16

Where were you born?

Elk Grove Village, IL

Number of marathons

38

Birthday

May 21st

Favorite marathon

Chicago

Typical pace

7:30 for marathons

Favorite running music

Modern rap

Occupation

Librarian

Favorite running food

Egg Beaters

Any hobbies?

Flute, clarinet, piano

Who do you train with?

Small group of friends

Favorite book, what are you reading now?

To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book, I am currently reading World War Z.

A quotation you like…

I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.  - Helen Keller

Personal goals

To PR at 50 miles.

Why do you run?

To stay healthy mentally and physically.

Describe your best marathon memory.

My first!  I didn’t want to finish, I was crying.

Why do you pace?

To help others achieve their goals, whether that be to finish their first marathon or run their fastest.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Madison 2009.  I finished within one second of the goal along with some very happy marathoners!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Because the our group will be the best looking pace group.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

We will be running even splits, to run the first half and second half of the race in the same time is the best way to run a marathon!