What is your current Board Position? At large / Publishes the newsletter
How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners? About 5 years, 4 years with Indy Runners
Are you originally from the Indianapolis Area? Yes, I now live in the same neighborhood in Indianapolis that I grew up in!
Do you listen to anything while running? If so, what? Not usually–just my friends! If I ever do listen to music, it’s 100% going to be Taylor Swift.
What is your favorite distance/race? 13.1 for sure
What do you enjoy most about Indy Runners? I love the people and the organized runs. They keep me motivated to keep coming back and getting better.
Do you have any goals for the upcoming year? Just to continue enjoying running!
Why did you begin running? I began running in 2018 when I started coaching Cross Country. I wanted to be able to keep up with the kids, and I fell in love with it!
What is your favorite running motto/mantra? “Settle in”
What advice would you give to beginning runners? Consistency! I’m sure most people say this, but it’s true! Getting out there even on days you don’t want to will make you a better runner.
What is your favorite route to run? Any routes about Butler and on the Towpath are my favorite. I love the mix of hills, flat roads, and soft surfaces.
What is your favorite running book/movie? Brittany Runs a Marathon (movie, comedy)
Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of running? OuI am a high school English teacher at Bishop Chatard, and am just finishing up my Masters in English at Butler. My husband’s name is Matt, and we have two dogs, Mo and Mae. If I’m not reading or running, I am hanging out with them!
What is your prerace routine? Coffee, toast + pb, banana, warm up, and get after it! I also like to lay out my race clothes the night before.
What is your post run/race meal?A chicken salad sandwich from Cafe Patachou
What is your proudest running moment? Finishing the Monumental Marathon last fall with a 15min. PR!
What might club members find surprising about you? I climbed the tallest mountain in the contiguous US–Mt. Whitney–last summer. It was my first time ever climbing and I felt fantastic the whole day!
