| Date of Birth: | March 16, 1974 |
| Events: |
Marathon (2:37.51 Personal Best)
Half-Marathon (1:13.55 Personal Best)
10k (32:38 Personal Best)
5000m (15:36 Personal Best)
3000m (9:08 Personal Best)
1500m (4:14 Personal Best)
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| Club: | New Balance |
| Coach: | Layne Anderson |
| Occupation: | Cardiovascular Health Educator |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Track, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading |
| Years of Running Experience: | 13 |
| Greatest Achievements: |
NCAA 2nd Place Outdoor 10k 1995
3rd Place USA Team World Cross 2000
Olympic Trials Qualifier 2000 (5k & 10k), 2004 (marathon)
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| Favorite Race Venue: | Mt. SAC Relays |
| Favorite Race Event: | Chicago Marathon |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Utah |
| Favorite Training Session: | Tempo Runs at Race Pace |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | intervals with short recovery |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 718's |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | stretching rope |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | pasta of some kind with grilled chicken, veggies and bread |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | bread and peanut butter and a banana |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | pizza |
| Why Do You Run? | I enjoy the time to think about my day and what is ahead, I truly enjoy the feeling I get, even when it hurts!! : ) |
| Tips for New Runners: | Take it slow when starting out. Be consistent. Eat and Hydrate properly to feel and perform your best. Run with a partner. Listen to your body. Don’t be afraid to take a day off |
