City: Rochester, MN

Profession: Special Education Teacher for children ages birth to 3 years old.

Race: 10 Mile

Fundraising Goal: $1500

Race Goal (time/just finish!): Just finish!

In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to run in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis: My husband Peter has a spinal cord injury. He is involved in research at Mayo Clinic for spinal cord injuries. U2FP is a great organization.

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?: I’m doing the 10 mile race. I’ve done some half marathons and was signed up for the Chicago marathon but had an unexpected surgery so I was unable to run.
 

What do you crave after a long run?: A banana and salted nut roll.

Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what? Podcasts or music ☺️

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon? It’s been awhile since I’ve ran...lots of training to do.