Why did you start running?
I’ve ran for years off and on.

What age did you start running?
In grade school.

How old are you now?
I’m a proud 54 year old women that still is out there running.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
Listen to your body. There are some days you don’t have it in you to run, so walk instead.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Go slow. Make it an enjoyable activity so you’ll continue with running.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Join a running group/club sooner. Of course back in my days we didn’t have FaceBook or the internet so it was much harder to find like-minded people.

What is your longest race distance and why?
Crown King 50K. I love the challenge of the course; it’s not Easy-Peezy!

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
50 miler is my next goal. Also (doesn’t involve running) but I want to cycle from Seattle to San Diego someday.

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
Dublin marathon has been my most favorite race of all times.

What is your favorite color?
Yellow; it makes me happy

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Beer and anything salty

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
I’ve found that as I’ve age, it’s so important to surround myself with other active and positive women; it feels my soul with joyfulness.