| Date of birth: | 10/05/1981 |
| Events: |
3000m Steeplechase (9:39.35 personal best)
Half Marathon (1:17:12 personal best)
3000m (9:26:81 personal best)
Mile (4:45:35 personal best)
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| Major Achievements: |
2004 Nebraska Female Student-Athlete of the Year
2004 Olympic Trials Champion, Steeplechase
Former American Record holder, Steeplechase
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| Coach: | Jay Dirksen |
| Occupation: | Self-employed Computer Programmer |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Soccer, Swimming, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball |
| Years of Running Experience: | 18 |
| Greatest Achievements: |
Starting my own buisness
Buying my first house
Winning the 2004 Oly Trials
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| Favorite Racing Venue: | Devaney Center Indoor Track (Lincoln, NE) |
| Favorite Race Event: | 3000m Steeplechase |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Ed Weir Track, University of Nebraska |
| Favorite Training Session: | 2000m steeplechase, 800 jog, 3x1000m steeplechase, 400 jog, 400 with water jump and last barrier at the end |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | Repeat 1200's' |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 1061's |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | NB running tech tees in gray, white, and black! |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | Salmon or Steak, cooked veggies |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | Oatmeal, toast with honey, banana |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | Seafood and fruit! |
| Favorite Post-Season Holiday Venue: | Crete |
| Why Do You Run? | For the challenge. |
| Tips for New Runners: | Don't be greedy with your training; give yourself time to work up to more miles and harder workouts at a healthy rate; seek advice from experts. |
