I did not grow up running or being athletic in any way.  I started running because I could do it before all the kids were awake.  I got a Garmin for Christmas so I could measure how far I had been running and was surprised by my pace.  I started entering local races and was doing pretty well.  As some one who never ran until their late 30's I had a lot of learning to do.  My dreams were coming true, I was racing as an elite and making an attempt to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Marathon trials.  Unfortunately, my personal life came undone at the seems and I struggled to keep my training going.  Fast forward to 2014, I am married to the love of my life, I am focusing on ultra running and will make another attempt to qualify for the trials.  When I am not running I am mom to 3 awesome and fun kids, a PhD student and work several part time jobs to keep the dream going.  


I have set some ambitious goals for myself this year, but I keep this quote in mind.


"Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do"
- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

---