I started out as a runner at age 14 inspired by my parents who have both run many marathons. They were the ones that started me off on my healthy , active lifestyle and bred into me the love of the outdoors. Gradually, i started competing and now I’ve participated in more races than I can remember.
In 1999, I started competing in marathons and since then have completed 4 road marathons with my best finish in 3:23. My real love is trail running. I did my first trail marathon in 2009 with the Tecumseh Trail Marathon and finished 2nd female overall and in 2010 took 1st place female.
In 2003, I started adventure racing and became addicted very quickly. Since then I have done 60+ races ranging from 6hr to 10 days with many top 5 finishes. With Mark Lattanzi, I have completed many multi-day races including the E-fix 4 times 2007-2010 and 3 expedition races: 2007 Australia XPD, 2008 Primal Quest and 2009 Explore Sweden.
2010 was full of successful adventure racing with the Odyssey Adventure Racing/ ImOnPoint Team. By the end of the year I was awarded with 9 first place finishes among the many adventure races and trail running races I participated in. I also did a 3 day stage running event in Switzerland with Mark and a 2 day stage run in the New River Gorge both with second place finishes.
I also compete in off road triathlons, 100 mile mountain bike races and rogaines. Often I team up with Stephanie Ross and we race as the All-Terrain Females and many times are the only female team.
If I can be outdoors competing in some beautiful wilderness area I want to be there to experience it. The incredible memories of these events with family and friends is priceless. I look forward to more.
