| Date of Birth: | 05/05/1980 |
| Events: |
5000m - 13:45
8k road - 22:31
10000m - 28:25
1/2 Marathon - 1:02:20
Marathon - 2:16:47
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| Coach: | Scott Simmons as well as Dieter Hogan when I'm in the KIMbia marathon camp in Boulder, CO. |
| Occupation: | Professional Long Distance Runner |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Soccer |
| Years of Running Experience: | 13 |
| Greatest Achievements: |
4-time Division 1 All-American at Arizona State University
Runner-up at 2006 5k Championships
Runner-up at 2007 US Half Marathon Championships
Member of 2007 US World XC team
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| Favorite Racing Venue: | Cobb Field at Stanford University |
| Favorite Race Event: | Gate River Run 15k in Jacksonville, FL |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, AZ |
| Favorite Training Session: | Predator Runs (progressive tempo) |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | N/A |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | M 826 |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | NB Black Wristbands |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | Water, Bagel with Peanut Butter & Honey |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | 1/2 pound Hamburger Medium Rare with Blue Cheese |
| Why Do You Run? | I run because I love having the chance to keep exploring and going beyond the boundaries of my potential. |
| Tips for New Runners: | Visualize what you would like to occur in your running and your life. Picasso said, "Whatever you can imagine is real". |
