City: Rochester, MN
Profession: Research Scientist
Race: 10 Mile
Fundraising Goal: $5000
Race Goal (time/just finish!): 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: I have run with U2FP before, and am passionate about supporting individuals with paralysis. I am a research scientist whose research largely focuses on translational research for recovery of motor function and prevention of secondary complications.
Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?: many road races, but full marathons include: Twin Cities, Boston, New York, Chicago
What do you crave after a long run? Nut Rolls
Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what? No, I prefer to run and chat with friends.
What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon? Getting back into shape after 2020
What is an interesting or unique fact about yourself (or anything else you’d like to share)? My dream is to run the Great Wall Marathon someday.
Supporters | |||
Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Paula Grahn | 08/30/2021 | $102.98 | Judith Riley | 04/29/2021 | $25.98 | Mary Gruis | 04/15/2021 | $102.98 | Slow and steady still finishes the race.... | Sara Sietsema | 04/15/2021 | $25.98 |
Total | $257.92 |