I started running my sophomore year of high school in Honolulu, Hawaii because my friends were doing it.  I shocked my parents and myself when I did really well in a few of my first races.  I had always been super shy but running gave me a new sense of confidence that carried into all areas of my life.  I loved working hard and seeing myself improve.  I also loved being a part of and helping my team.
I walked on to the BYU Cross Country and Track teams, but quickly found that my faster teammates helped me improve.  While at BYU, I  ran faster than I ever dreamed possible,  I was an Academic All-American, and was lucky enough to be a part of the 1997 Cross Country National Champion team.  I was also inducted into the BYU Hall of Fame. While I had some success during my collegiate career, as I look back it was the many heartbreaks and disappointments that actually taught and benefited me most.
Today, I am a mom of 4 boys and I often say I am now running for sanity. Running makes my every day better.  Running has made me better.
I look forward to share my passion and love of running with your children.