Years running at the time of profile:  34

Occupation: CPA

How many miles a week do you run?:  5 - 35

How did you come to join Bayou City?:   Saw a notice for the 2004 pre marathon dinner and attended.  I felt welcomed and liked the group.   My positive feelings for the group were reinforced on my first Wednesday night run.  

My proudest running accomplishment is:  Breaking the tape in the mile run race at the San Crab Relays in high school.   I peaked too early.  I am also proud of my 3:34 marathon.

My favorite training run is:  Memorial / Allen Parkway, Memorial Park.

My favorite race is:  Philadelphia Marathon.  A great friend lives on JFK Parkway which is within walking distance from the start and finish.   The course is good and just the right size.  I think what tops it off are the great times I have before and after the race in Philly.

My best distance is:  Half marathon.

I run because:  It’s in my DNA.

My philosophy for life is:  You can do anything you want but you can’t do everything you want.  Choose wisely.

My next goal is:  Run strong in the Logan marathon.

Favorite training food:  I treat my body like a temple when I am alone and like an amusement park when I am with friends.   At home it’s chicken and fish.

When I'm running I think about:  It differs depending on the run.  Sometimes answers to difficult questions come easily, sometimes how I feel on the run, sometimes just on whatever is happening around me.  

The best running advice I could give would be:  Be consistent, don’t get discouraged and be mentally tough.

People would be surprised if they knew I:  Jumped out of a perfectly good airplane at 13,000 feet.

The top thing on my dream list is: Qualifying for Boston.

If I could have been anything, besides my current occupation it would be:  Rich philanthropist.  Something creative where you are developing or building something. 

Other hobbies besides running:  Camping, backpacking