Preferred Name: Joanna Harris

City: Chicago

Profession: PhD Student

Fundraising Goa: $1000

Race Goal: 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:

While I do not have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis, I am excited to fundraise in support of the amazing work that U2FP does. If the donations I collect can help make even a small amount of progress toward curing paralysis or improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries, I will be so glad to know that my running can benefit someone other than myself.

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

My first marathon!

What do you crave after a long run?

A really good omelette with home fries

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

Podcasts! Usually Comments by Celebs or Pod Save America

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon?

I love having a goal to work toward, but I am nervous about staying on track with training given the big time commitment.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Going on walks with my dog, Moose and my fiancé, Nick, trying new bean recipes, knitting/crocheting.