Why did you start running?
I started after doing a story on a good friend as she trained for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona marathon. I followed her for six months and got inspired to run. My first half marathon was in 2005.

What age did you start running?
28 – It has been off and on over the years☺

How old are you now?

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
The biggest lesson I have learned is to be patient and not get frustrated when I feel like I’m the slowest person during a race. I have found that staying positive helps me cross the finish line.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
My advice would be to let those negative thoughts go when you find yourself saying you’re not a runner.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I would have found a coach like Lisa or joined a group like the TRU TRIBE when I started out on my running journey:) We all have a different story on why we put on our running shoes, but what we have in common is helping each other find our way to the finish line and what better way to do it than with your TRU TRIBE by your side.

What is your longest race distance and why?
My longest distance is 26.2 miles. I did the NYC Marathon back in 2006☺ .

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
My goal is to do another marathon. I think it would be fun to do it on a trail and at night!

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
One of my favorite races is Ragnar Trail Arizona. I love my team and how we encourage one another to do our best. I also enjoy the atmosphere of being around all the other teams and my favorite part is running at 2 a.m. I feel a sense of peace during that time and that I don’t have a worry in the world☺

What is your favorite color?
Red

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Chocolate Milk and Donuts!

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
“Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.” Dr. Seuss