From summer league swim team, to high school swimming, fun runs to ultra-marathons and triathlons. Fitness has always been a defining hobby in my life and I've had some amazing coaches to inspire me.
Since 1997 I've been actively involved in the running and triathlon community because I love the physical act of pushing my body beyond its limits. I also love to see friends set and accomplish a goal.
As my kids grow up, it is so important to me that they realize their blessings and use their talents to help others. These races provide me with an number of learning opportunities for my children as well!
my annual goals
I did my first marathon in 1998 and my first tri in 2000. After taking some time off to have my kids, I started back into the circuit in January 2007. However, I didn't tell anyone what I was training for to keep the pressure off. After completing the Finish Strong Challenge in 2007 - I sealed the deal - I was going to do an Ironman! I tackled Ironman Louisville in August 2008 and had a blast doing it!
2010: White Lake 1/2 Ironman, Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim, Ironman Louisville, City of Oaks Marathon
2009: Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim, recovery, fun, race directing then rebuilding a base
2008: Ironman Louisville, Blue Springs 50K
2007: re-enter tri's after having kids, City of Oaks Marathon
| 2010 Events | |||
| Feb | Winston-Salem Duathlon | Volunteer Coordinator | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Mar 20 | Cary Duathlon | R: 2.5, B: 30, R: 2.5 | Cary, NC |
| Mar 21 | Tobacco Road 1/2 Marathon | Coordinator | Cary, NC |
| Apr 10 | Beaver Dam Olympic Tri (maybe) | S: .9mi, B: 25mi, R: 6.2mi | Wake Forest, NC |
| May 1 | White Lake 1/2 Ironman | S: 1.2mi, B: 56mi, R: 13.1mi | White Lake, NC |
| May 15 | Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim | R: 40-50 miles, 2 days | SkirtSports Girls!!! |
| May 22 | SkirtChaser 5K | Local Coordinator | Raleigh, NC |
| Jun 13 | Smile Train Tri pre-race ride | Wake Forest, NC | |
| Jun 12 | Jordan Lake Open Water Challenge | Raleigh, NC | |
| Jun 27 | The 3rd BASF Smile Train Tri | Director | Wake Forest, NC |
| July 24 | Big Duece Open Water Challenge | S: 2.0mi | Cary, NC |
| Aug | Ironman Louisville | S: 2.4, B: 112, R: 26.2 | Louisville, KY |
| Sept 18 | The Buddy Run | Director | Wake Forest, NC |
| Oct | Medoc Trail Run | R: 10mi. or 26.2mi. | Halifax, NC |
| Nov | Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon | R: 13.1 or 26.2mi | Raleigh, NC |
| Nov | Gobbler's Run | R: 3.1 | Wake Forest, NC |
2009 event highlights
- Beaver Dam 5280 Open Water Swim
- Centennial Sprint Tri, 1st age group
- Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim
- Jordan Lake Open Water Challenge
- Nuclear Swim
- Medoc 10-mile Trail Run
- Gobbler's Run
2008 event highlights
- Wake Forest Gobblers Run
- Raleigh City of Oaks Half Marathon 2:07
- 50-50 Trail Run (50K) Blue Springs Missouri 6:45
- Ironman Louisville, Kentucky 14:24
- Tour de Cure Century Ride, 110mi
- White Lake Half Ironman, 10th age group 6:20
- Centennial Sprint Tri, 6th age group
- Raleigh Rocks Half-Marathon, 2:06
- Inside Out Sports Classic Half-Marathon, 2:10
- Cary Duathlon, 5th age group
2007 highlights
- City of Oaks Marathon, Raleigh, NC 4:45
- Lake Royale Triathlon, 2nd age group, 7th female
- Finish Strong Challenge, 1st age group, 10th female
past significant races
- St. Anthony's Triathlon, Tampa, Florida
- LA Triathlon, Los Angeles, California
- Rivercities Triathlon, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Du-2-Du Duathlon, Texas
- Rockwall Triathlon, Texas
- Athens Triathlon, Texas
- Bath House Duathlon, Dallas, Texas
- San Diego Rock 'N Roll Marathon 4:58
- Dallas White Rock Marathon 5:00