City: St. Paul, Minnesota

Profession: Occupational therapist

Race: 10 Mile

Fundraising Goal: $1,000

Race Goal: 1:30 minutes

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 cousin (Olivia Mass) works for Allina and introduced me to the opportunity. As an inpatient rehab occupational therapist, I have worked with people who have spinal cord injuries. Many of my patients have to find new houses and new occupations. The people I have worked with are so hard working but the recovery process can be slow. I am excited to fundraise for a program that aims to accelerate the healing process of spinal cord injury.

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?

I have done two half marathons!

What do you crave after a long race?

Burgers, pasta, anything sweet

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

Sometimes! And truly depends lately I have been listening to Patti Smith

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Run, hike, read, ride horses