I like to say that me and Running started dating seriously in my 40’s during Summer 2014 when I ran my first Half Marathon.  The was the first time I trained for a race. I never ran track nor participated in any extra curricular activities (besides Booster Squad) in HS or college.

I FINALLY ran a qualifying time in 2025 to gain entry in the Boston Marathon in 2026, my FIRST Boston Marathon and my fellow runners…..

“YOU CAN AND YOU WILL!” 

I was the runner that said “I’ll NEVER BQ.”      

And I didn’t, until I believed I COULD by putting in the work. Words have power and I choose encouraging words now, even if they are scary!