Birthday: October 29th
Years running: 16 months
Occupation: Middle School Teacher
How many miles a week do you run? 20-21
How did you come to join Bayou City?: Serai Abraham said you were a fun group.
My proudest running accomplishment is: Training for the 1/2, and ending up running the full Houston Marathon in a decent time.
My favorite training run is: Sunday mornings around River Oaks; any day when the sun is just right and my energy takes off.
My favorite race is: They are all new, so the next race.
My best distance is: Probably the 1/2 marathon.
I run because: The endorphins get rid of my stress, and I feel GOOD, baby!
My philosophy for life is: Enjoy the beauty of each moment, and leave the world a better place.
My next goal is: To age gracefully. (Stop laughing.)
Favorite training food: Fresh California sushi rolls with an icy cold Riesling.
When I'm running I think about: First, my problems, and then the glinting sunlight and flowering trees.
Therefore I am: A space cadet.
The best running advice I could give would be: Listen to your body and don't push it too hard.
People would be surprised if they knew I: used to be a California beach bum.
The top thing on my dream list: Backpack around Europe
If I could have been anything, besides my current occupation it would be: A corporate attorney.
I would love to spend the day with: Johnny Depp
Other hobbies besides running: reading, art, dancing, gardening,theater, music, wine tasting, bike riding
The most embarrassing thing that has happened to me is: Hmm . . . lots to choose from. How about: A few months ago I was teaching class with -- I thought -- a big carton of books at the front of the room. I nonchalantly sat on the box as I explained the lesson, and fell through the lid of an EMPTY carton. I screamed, and my arms and legs were flailing in the air as my students howled with laughter.
The most profound thing that has happened in my life: Raising my two beautiful daughters.
