DOB: December 31, 1972
Hometown: Saint Joseph, MO
Current Residence: Olathe, KS
Occupation: Environmental Chemist, Burns and McDonnell
High School: Savannah High School
College: Missouri Western State University
Personal Bests:
Marathon – 3:36:37 – Bank of America Chicago Marathon (2015)
½ Marathon – 1:42:02 – Rock the Parkway (2012)
10K – 46:00 – Plaza 10k (2012)
5K – 21:49 – OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer 5k (2012)
Triathlon – 1:28:38 – WIN for KC (2014)
1 Mile – 6:43 – Kansas City Corporate Challenge (2013)
Bio/Current Running Goals:
I was never a runner growing up; in fact, I really did not like it at all. Then, I wanted to lose a few pounds and get in shape for my wedding…..so I started running and that is pretty much where my love of running started and has not ended. I started with some 5Ks, then some 10Ks, and have now run several half marathons and 7 full marathons including NYC, Chicago, and Boston. Running is just part of my normal and almost daily routine and I love the friends I have made over the years. The best part about running is that my only competition is ME and I learn something new about myself with every training plan and every race I run. That’s a win-win in my opinion.