What is your athletic background?
Started running in 2004 (first race was the RnR Half in VB) and completed that with the help of Team in Training.

When did you start with Final Kick Sports?
March 2010

What brought you here?
Looking for a part time job outside of teaching that related to my hobby.

What's your preferred training shoe?
Asics (Cumulus)

What's your favorite race, and do you have a story that goes with it?
RnR Nashville April 2011. It was my first “destination/out of town” race. I traveled with my sister and we had a great
time during the race – stopping along the route to take pictures

What's your favorite workout?
My long run days. But I enjoy yoga as well.

What fuels your races?
Jelly Belly Sport beans get me through the longer runs.

Do you have any furry/scaly/feathery companions?
Bassett Hound mix from the pound named Guinness (Yes, after the beer…. Sorry… I’m Irish!)

Who's your running/biking/swimming inspiration?
Kara Goucher

What's your other job?
I am a special ed. teacher at the middle school level (10 years). I work with kids with learning disabilities and emotional
difficulties. I also coach track at the middle school level (6 years).