What is your current Board Position? Director of Sponsorship
How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners? I started running to lose weight in 2018 but really started to become a more serious runner in 2020. I became a member in 2020.
Are you originally from the Indianapolis Area? No, I am from southern California
Do you listen to anything while running? If so, what? I love listening to podcasts. Mostly on sports, news and pop culture. The only time I listen to music while running is during a workout long run to stay motivated.
What is your favorite distance/race? I’ve never raced anything above a half-marathon. I love that distance because it is the perfect blend of speed and endurance.
Do you have any goals for the upcoming year? I’d like to set a PR at the Monumental Half Marathon. I’d also like to explore more of the trails around Indianapolis.
Why did you begin running? I started running to lose weight but could only run a mile or two and was exhausted. I hated everything about it until I realized I needed to slow down and not run at 100% effort every run. Once I changed that mentality, I fell in love with it.
What advice would you give to beginning runners? Slow down! Not every run is meant to be a race.
What is your favorite route to run? Either north or south on the Monon starting in Broad Ripple. You don’t have to worry about cars and it’s easy to get lost in your thoughts in the trees.
Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of running? I live in Broad Ripple with my wife and our dog, Franklin. I work for an Association Management Company as a Director of Membership, working with professional and trade association.
What is your prerace routine? Bagel with10 minutes or so of some mobility exercises to loosen things up. On the few days I skip it, I regret it pretty quickly..
What is your post run/race meal? A burger and fries.
What is your proudest running moment? Completing the Chicago Marathon inI came in first place at an inaugural 5K race in 2021. I never thought I’d break the tape at an event but it just happened to work for me that day!
