What is your current Board Position? Marketing Director
How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners? Been running for about 13 years. A lot of off and on the last 7. Been a member since July 2021
Are you originally from the Indianapolis Area? Close! From Terre Haute, went to college in Muncie and moved to Fishers afterward. I work in downtown so the Indy Runners runs are a convenient way to get a run in on my way home.
Do you listen to anything while running? If so, what? I don’t; never have been able to
What is your favorite distance/race? Not sure about my favorite race yet since I am just getting back into it but favorite distance is 10+ miles
What do you enjoy most about Indy Runners? The community. There are people of all ages and paces and everyone is so supportive of each other. In my short time with Indy Runners, I have found a new family
Do you have any goals for the upcoming year? Finish a marathon, finish the Jackson 50/50
Why did you begin running? I began running for cross country in the 6th grade. I remember talking to my dad about sports going into middle school and he told me about cross country. I was interested so he took me out to a track and we did 3 laps non-stop. He asked me if I liked it (I did!) and to not let anyone stop me from doing what I love.
What is your favorite running motto/mantra? “In the homestretch” – This is different for each course/distance I do but in high school, we started most of our runs at the park across the street. Usually running out past the park and back. There was a long stretch of trees that every time me and my group would hit that part, we’d kick it up a little and say it was the homestretch. Now, it depends on where I am running but usually within the last mile for long runs is “the homestretch”
What advice would you give to beginning runners? Learn to listen to your body. This will save you so many injuries. It’s okay to push yourself but there is a fine line before you push too far and hurt yourself
What is your favorite route to run?
- Williams Creek
- I also like going out to the Fall Creek trail
What is your favorite running book/movie? How about Magazine: Runner’s World. I used to be subscribed and they had helpful tips and good articles! Plus it is a nice link to the greater running community as well
Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of running? I love to read, I love tea, I collect mugs, and I write poetry
What is your prerace routine? Carb load the night before! Morning of, I wake up, get dressed and arrive. I don’t typically eat breakfast but before races I will have a birthday cake Gu (it has become my new tradition)
What is your post run/race meal?Anything breakfast-y
What is your proudest running moment? Being done with the Jackson 50/50 50K. I didn’t finish but I am proud of what I did. It was a hard course!
What might club members find surprising about you? I am a pretty open book so I’m not sure. Ask me anything!
