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I wasn’t always a runner. Sure, I ran track in junior high and loved it, but that was it for many years.
It was around age 26 when I started training at a Muay Thai gym in Oceanside, CA. I learned how poor my cardio and endurance really were. My coach at the time got me out on the road doing 2, 4, and 6-mile runs a few times a week. Honestly, I wasn’t excited about it, but I did love how I felt when I saw real improvements in the ring.
Fast forward a few years, I moved back home to Indianapolis and got talked into running my first race, the Mini Marathon. The idea of running 13.1 miles at the time seemed out of reach, but I’m always up for a challenge. The training was fun, disorganized, inconsistent, and discouraging all at the same time, but I made it. This was my first experience at any road race, and from that day forward, I was hooked!
Since that first race, I have become devoted to running, racing, and training, soaking up as much knowledge and experience as possible. Countless 5ks, 10ks, half-marathons, and a handful of marathons, and it never gets old! The running community is truly unique, and I am happy to be able to share my knowledge and training with anyone ready to hit the road! Let’s go do some crazy stuff!!
I have been fortunate to be part of an amazing community of runners and supporters. The running community is truly unique, and I love being as connected as possible.
I have been a Fishers Running Club member since the fall of 2019 and served on the board for 2023 and 2024. As VP of Engagement for the club, I worked closely with the local community, club sponsors, and race directors throughout the year. Our club has over 200 members and continues to grow!
Indy Mini Marathon
In 2024, I was selected to be an ambassador for the 500 Festival Mini Marathon. That was my first time as an ambassador for the race, and I had a blast at the events, the Miler Series leading up to the race, as well as coaching my runners for this race.
Geist Half Marathon
For the past few years, I have been an ambassador for the Geist Half Marathon. This one is such a great hometown race and being a part of the team is always a fantastic experience! I even got to be in commercials, in the Fishers newspaper, and a couple guest spots on WISHTV and FOX Indy Now.
In 2025, I partnered with City of Fishers and Geist Half Marathon as the Official Training Coach for the race. By providing training plans for runners participating in the Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, I had the opportunity to help new and experienced runners prepare for race day.
When I started running, I always thought race pacers had such cool jobs! Helping lead people to the finish line, keeping them motivated, and sometimes just keeping runners distracted along the way. I have had the pleasure of doing just that at several races over the years.
Catch me pacing these races in 2025: