RRCA Certified Running Coach
USATF Level 1 Certified Coach
CPR/First Aid Certified
Favorite distance– Marathon
Why you wanted to become a coach-I have always been a coach and teacher and love to share my passion with others. I like to take the beginner and see them progress through consistent effort. We are partners together in this endeavor!
Favorite runners– Ryan Vail (he's my coach), Pre, Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher, Des Linden, and the runner who gives it their all every time!
Favorite quote- “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” -Pre
Why it is important to train with a coach– Sometimes it is hard to be objective about your own training. A coach takes the guesswork out and can help you train efficiently. Although I am a coach, I have my own running coach as well! I never ask my athletes to do something I’m not willing to do myself! This includes strength training, cross training, rest days, etc.
Other hobbies– Reading and watching crime shows
Family/pets– Will-hubby, Baby Bear-my Christmas miracle poodle
Favorite race– Disney Marathon
Hardest part of training– Working on my mental game and speedwork
Some random facts about me- I have kept over 60 pounds off since 2007…I lost most of that weight before I ever started running. For the first 5 years I was running, my training area during the week was inside my school gym around the basketball court at 4:30am. I am super competitive with myself and can turn anything into a competition. I probably love running more than anyone you will ever meet and have more running shoes than anyone you know.
Other facts- I love Disney, Mickey Mouse, goats, and running shoes. I drink Mt. Dew from time to time. I can eat an entire bag of potato chips in one sitting. I ate 12 doughnuts in 7:14 minutes after running 2 miles and then ran an additional 2 miles after eating the doughnuts. I worked 21 years as a Bible teacher/ministry outreach director in Raleigh, NC then moved to Myrtle Beach to work at Black Dog Running Company from 2013-2022. I am currently the Race Director for NS Promos in Myrtle Beach! My life is all about running!
Favorite sayings- Keep your easy pace easy! Smile at the corners! Your first mile should never be the fastest…unless it is a mile race! I’m not racing you; I’m racing me! Quit calling yourself slow! Finish on empty!
Find your way back! Win that moment!
Personal Records-
Marathon 3:52/8:52 pace
*1 Boston Qualifier 3:54/8:55 pace
Half-Marathon 1:46/8:10 pace
15K 1:15/8:03 pace
10K 47:39/7:40 pace
8K 37:00/7:27 pace
5K 22:29/7:14 pace
1 Mile 6:21:00
800m 3:10:00
400m 1:32:00
