What year did you begin working at Run With Us?
2002

‍When & where did you go to high school? College? What did you study?
‍San Gabriel HighPasadena City CollegeCal State LA Kinesiology (exercise science)Azusa Pacific -physical education Masters

‍Did you run in high school and/or college?
‍Yes

‍When & how & why did you get in to the sport of running?
‍To stay out of trouble.

‍Do you have a favorite moment that stands out in your running career?
‍The day I ran 2:29 in the marathon

‍Any personal records we should know about?
‍2:29 marathon

‍In competition, what is or was your favorite distance?
‍5900 meters on the track

‍Road, Track, Trails, Treadmill, Couch?
‍I prefer road

‍What do you enjoy most about the sport or your own running?
‍The competition

‍Since working at Run With Us, what has been your favorite aspect of the job?
‍Helping others figure out their deficiencies that cause discomfort.

‍What has been your favorite running shoe of all-time? What is your favorite shoe currently?
‍All–time = adidas supernova. Currently = Saucony Freedoms

‍Do you have a favorite meal of all-time?
‍Bacalao = codfish salad

‍Outside of Run With Us & Running, do you have any other interests?
‍Boxing, hiking, traveling‍2020

‍When & where did you go to high school? College? What did you study?
‍A long time ago in a far away place. High school Class of 1996 Jefferson High School in Michigan. University of Eastern Michigan, my degree is in Business, Marketing and Literary Arts.

‍Did you run in high school and/or college?
‍No. Played basketball, volleyball, softball & bowled on a weekend team.

‍When & how & why did you get in to the sport of running?
‍HOW: I found the Dog Haus Running Club though a web search.WHEN: I can say I became a runner on Dec 3, 2013. Which was my first run with the Dog Haus club. WHY: I wasn’t a runner at the time but I really loved being part of this wonderful community of amazing people so I stuck around. 7 years later, this sport and community have changed my life in the most wonderful ways.

‍Do you have a favorite moment that stands out in your running career? 
‍I have many favorite moments but the one that stands out the most was running my first marathon. LA Marathon 2015. I’ve not completed 8 marathons in 6 years.

‍Any personal records we should know about?
‍Nothing that would break any speed barriers. My fasted half marathon is 2 hr 4 min and my fastest marathon is 4 hr 54 min.

‍In competition, what is or was your favorite distance? 
‍My fave distance is the marathon. I love the grind and grit it takes to make it through the distance.

‍Road, Track, Trails, Treadmill, Couch? 
‍I run mainly road. However, I’m getting more into running trails.

‍What do you enjoy most about the sport or your own running?
‍I love many things about the sport. I appreciate how it’s allowed me to really get to know my body & push its limits. I love the freedom and meditative experience it gives me. But, most of all I love the community it’s given to me.

‍Since working at Run With Us, what has been your favorite aspect of the job?
‍My favorite part is working with the customers.

‍What has been your favorite running shoe of all-time? What is your favorite shoe currently? Of all time?
‍I don’t know that I have a favorite shoe shoe of all-time. For the last 3 years I’ve been running in New Balance and love them.

‍Do you have a favorite meal of all-time? 
‍My diet is mostly plant-based. Two of my favorite meals to make are a curried chickpea salad and a braised spinach & chickpea soup that I pour over sweet potatoes.

‍Outside of Run With Us & Running, do you have any other interests?
‍I love traveling, hiking, music & anything outdoors.I began working at Run With us on August of 2006.

When & where did you go to high school? College? What did you study?
‍Graduated from Belmont in Los Angeles, attended Pasadena City College and studied Liberal Arts at Alliant International university in San Diego CA.

‍Did you run in high school and/or college?
‍Yes.I did 4 years of track and field/ cross country in High school and ran 2 more years in college.

‍When & how & why did you get in to the sport of running?
‍I got into running during my Junior high school years, after my Physical education teacher (Ms Elm) suggested to join an after school program-SRLA.

‍Do you have a favorite moment that stands out in your running career?
‍Yes a few. Finishing two LA marathons, winning the 1600m at Los Angeles city section, and qualifying twice to Nationals(NAIA) during my college years.

‍Any personal records we should know about?
‍Ran a 55mins and 10secs on a 10 mile race which helped me get into the Run With Us racing team (2008).

‍In competition, what is or was your favorite distance? 
‍I would say the 5k was my favorite distance for competition. Now that I’m more of a recreational runner,I enjoy the half marathons.

‍Road, Track, Trails, Treadmill, Couch?
‍I hate running on treadmills. Everything else I enjoy running on.

‍What do you enjoy most about the sport or your own running? 
‍What I really enjoy about running is how great it makes you feel. No matter if you had a good or a bad but just having the feeling of finishing a run. But also just knowing how beneficial running(exercise) can be to the body and mind.

‍Since working at Run With Us, what has been your favorite aspect of the job?
‍My favorite aspect of working at Run With Us is not only helping all types of runners in general. But also people that have problems with their feet and can’t find comfortable shoes. Community/ store events are also enjoying to be part of at Run With Us.

‍What has been your favorite running shoe of all-time? What is your favorite shoe currently? Of all time?
‍Oh this is a hard question!! I would say it’s between the Brooks adrenaline or the Mizuno wave Inspire. Currently I been enjoying running on the Hoka Clifton 3 and the Saucony Omni Iso. Great shoes!!

‍Do you have a favorite meal of all-time? 
‍Not really, I just try not to eat something to different from my normal diet especially before doing a race.

‍Outside of Run With Us & Running, do you have any other interests?
‍I wouldn’t say any specific interest. But outside from running and Run With Us I do enjoy watching/ following other sports and trying different foods and beers at a local brewery.