Favorite Shoe: This is a tough one because I've tried so many, I ran personal bests in Saucony and Topo, so either Saucony or Topo.

Favorite Distance To Race: Half marathon so 13.1 miles.

Favorite Place To Run: Around the neighborhoods by the Rose Bowl and by the beach.

Favorite Post-Race Meal: Breakfast burrito.

Training Philosophy: Keep your training simple, specific, progressive, consistent, and fun.

Favorite Or Go-To Workout: My go to workout when I'm not road running is the stairmaster and free weight section at the gym.  Aside from running, I always integrate strength training into my regimen.

What I Like To Eat/Drink Before A Run: I usually hydrate with either electrolytes or pre-workout before a run and sometimes I'll eat something super light and water based, such as fruit or veggies.  It depends on the distance too, if it's 10+ miles, I'll nurse a gel on the route as well.

Favorite Quote That Inspires You: "The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking" - Mia Hamm, she's my favorite athlete and was a huge inspiration when I played soccer.  I believe character is defined by how hard you push yourself when nobody is watching.   

Why I Run: I started running in high school to stay in shape for soccer, I played year round on Varsity, Club, and then in college.  It's always been a form of stress release for me, pushing through a hard run proves that you can handle tough challenges and showing up on days you don't feel like it builds strong mental grit.  It's also been the driving force behind all the friends I've made that I now consider family.        

Where To Find Me When I’m Not Running: at a dance hall line-dancing and spending time with family or friends.

Personal Bests:
5K - 23:24 min
10K - 48 min
Half marathon - 1:41 hr

Other Tidbits: I'm a CPA; I specialize in individual and corporate taxation and I work remotely for a firm based in CA's Central Valley.  I live in Pasadena, grew up in San Marino, and went to school in San Diego.  I relocated to Arizona for 3.5 years in 2020 then returned to SoCal in early 2024.  I speak French from my mom's side and have dual citizenship in France.