Age: 29 years old
Hometown: Born in the mountainous region of Midland, Texas, grew up in Littleton, CO.
Current residence: Grand Junction, CO
Sponsors: Runners Roost (team supported by Mizuno, Honey Stinger)
Personal Bests:
5k – 17:41 (road)
Half Marathon – 1:20:32 (road)
Pikes Peak Ascent (13.32 miles) - 2:24:58 CR
Marathon – 2:45 (road)
Notable Achievements:
Ø Trail Runner Magazine’s 2012 Trail Runner of the Year (TROY)
Ø 2012 Colorado Sportswomen award winner for trail running
Ø 2012 USA Mountain Running Champion (Mt. Washington)
Ø 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
Ø Two time Mt. Washington and Three time Pikes Peak Ascent champion
Ø Pikes Peak Ascent course record holder
Future goals:
Ø Run happy and healthy, strong and fast
Ø Improve my personal best at Jungfrau and Mt. Washington
Ø Run the Pikes double
Ø Continue to coach high school and adults
Ø Qualify for the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials (sub 2:43)
Ø Try new races outside of Colorado and the US
Ø Qualify for the US Mountain Running Team
Favorite trails: Nellie Creek Trail up Uncompaghre, Capitol Creek Trail, most trails up 14ers
Favorite workout: Running up 14ers, mile repeats, any uphill workout