Location: Battle Ground, IN
Original Hometown: Northwestern Indiana & Central Illinois – My parents flipped homes, so I moved every year (IN – Chesterton, Porter, North Judson; IL – Manito, Minonk, Pekin, etc)
Professional Career: Realtor
Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks Glycerin & Launch
Favorite Race Distance: ½ Marathon
Favorite Personal Record (PR): Half Marathon – 2:10 – New York City Half
Favorite Food: Carne Asada
Favorite Music: Hardwell
Favorite Movie: The Notebook & the Punisher
Q: Can you give us a little background on your running history? What got you first involved in the sport?
I had run in track and cross country in junior high and high school. Took a hiatus and jumped in head first just before turning 40.
Q: What are your top memories from your competitive career?
The rush of endorphins and accomplishment of crossing the finish line. Sense of completion of a greater goal!
Q: Who has had the most influence on your athletic career?
High school track coach Carol Pratt in Illinois. She still inspires me today!!
Q: What races are you preparing for and what are your goals for those races?
I have a sundry mix of races upcoming from 5ks, half marathons, trail races, a Spartan Sprint as well as Kentucky Boutbon Chase Ragnar too. I have completed a Sprint Tri and am looking forward to more triathlons in my future too!!
Q: What are one or two of your favorite workouts that you are looking forward to running this training segment?
I love group runs as well as solo training. I swim, run and bike. I’d like to work weight lifting for runners in
Q: How has the Wabash River Runners Club helped you towards your running goals?
Fellow runners encouraging others! Setting example and inspiring others