I heart running. When I was little, my dad always ran after work. He never made excuses, and from a young age, I learned that running is just what you do to stay healthy. I starting running in high school when I joined the cross country team, which I mainly joined because my older brother was already on the team. It was love at first mile. (Cheesy much? 
) I took some time away from running in college, but rediscovered my love for the sport in 2007, when I decided to run a half marathon. I enjoyed making a goal and the challenge of achieving it. After running a few half marathons, I decided to take the leap and train for a full marathon. Ten marathons later, I still love running. 
I’m a big believer in taking needed rest days and listening to your body. Generally, I run 3-4 days a week. In 2011, I merged my passions for Atlanta and running and started Atlanta Running Tours as a part-time venture. Life is good!
Races I’ve Done:
- Atlanta Half Marathon (x3)
- Granite Grinder Half Marathon (x3, Conyers, GA)
- ING/Publix Georgia Half Marathon (x2)
- Gasparilla Half Marathon (Tampa, FL)
- Atlanta Marathon (x3)
- ING Georgia Marathon (x2)
- Carlsbad Marathon (Carlsbad, CA)
- Surf City Marathon (Huntington Beach, CA)
- Spinx Marathon (Greenville, SC)
- Soldier Marathon (Columbus, GA)
- ZOOMA Half Marathon (Braselton, GA)
Personal Records
- Marathon: 4:06 (Atlanta Marathon – 2011)
- Half Marathon: 1:44 (ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon – 2011)
- 10k: 44:42 (Charles Harris 10k – 2012)
- 5k: 21:28 (Atlanta Mission 5k Race – 2012)
P.S. At nearly 60 years old, my dad is still an inspiration to me. He no longer runs, but speed walks about 30 miles per week.
