| Date of Birth: | 07/01/1983 |
| Events: |
1500m (4:18 personal best)
3000m (9:09 personal best)
5000m (15:38 personal best)
10k Road (33:43 personal best)
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| Major Achievements: |
Eight time NCAA Div.2 National Champion
Three Div. 2 National Championship records (indoor DMR, indoor 5K, outdoor 3K)
2007 Pan American team (5000M)
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| Coach: | Dennis Barker |
| Occupation: | Professional runner |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Soccer, softball, swimming, basketball |
| Years of Running Experience: | 10 |
| Favorite Racing Venue: | Stanford |
| Favorite Race Event: | 5k |
| Favorite Training Venue: | any wooded trails |
| Favorite Workout: | Hills and repeat 200-400's |
| Least Favorite Workout: | Mile repeats |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 902's and 152's |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | My training shoes (882’s), my phone, and a comfy pair of sweat pants |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | Chicken and rice |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | Depends on the time of the race, but I always have oatmeal, some almonds, and a luna bar |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | A juicy burger with cooked veggies |
| Why Do You Run? | It gives me time to myself (with a 3 yr. old it is needed) and makes me feel great about myself. I love the feeling of completing a great run and like the challenge of improving. I also love to compete and running is the best sport to test your toughness. I also love to eat so my training allows me to do more of it. |
| Tips for New Runners: | We all have started at one time or another. Run to have fun and feel good about yourself and don’t worry about how fast you are. Consistency and time will show results. |
