Career Highlights
- 2008, 2012 US Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier
- 2011 Pan American Team member in the marathon
- Guinness World Record for wearing a superhero costume in a marathon (Spiderwoman)
- 10-time marathon winner in 7 different States (Dallas White Rock, Mercedes x 2, Napa Valley, Fargo, The Woodlands, OKC Memorial, Route 66, Illinois, Lincoln)
- Oklahoma State and Course Records at 2012 OKC Memorial Marathon
- 7 qualifying times for the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials, second most of men and women (which included the A standard)
- 3rd American at the 2011 NYC Marathon (2:40:06), only 2 weeks after competing in Guadalajara, Mexico at the Pan American Games
Marathon History
- May 2013, Lincoln Marathon, Lincoln, NE– 1st, 2:44:06
- April 2013, Illinois Marathon, Champaign, IL– 1st, 2:45:48
- March 2013, The Woodlands, Marathon, The Woodlands, TX– 3rd, 2:43:09
- February 2013, Mercedes Marathon, Birmingham, AL–1st, 2:44:25
- January 2013, MS Blues Marathon, Jackson, MS– 3rd, 2:46:07
- November 2012, Route 66 Marathon, Tulsa, OK– 1st, 2:48:51– Guinness World Record for wearing a Superhero Costume in a Marathon, Spiderwoman (paperwork in process)
- June 2012, Grandma’s Marathon, Duluth, MN– 7th, 2:40:18
- April 2012, OKC Memorial Marathon, OKC, OK– 1st, 2:45:13, 9+ min. Course and State Records (warm, very humid, rain, wind)
- March 2012 The Woodlands Marathon, The Woodlands, TX– 1st, 2:37:18
- January 2012 US Olympic Marathon Trials, Houston, TX– 26th, 2:37:14 (PR)
- Nov. 2011 NYC Marathon, NYC, NY– 3rd American/18th overall, 2:40:06
- Oct. 2011 Represented US Team in marathon at 2011 Pan American Games (1st American/9th overall)
- May 2011 Fargo Marathon, Fargo, ND– 1st, 2:43:41 (warm and very humid)
- March 2011 Napa Valley Marathon, Napa, CA—1st, 2:42:20 (Cold rain and headwind)
- February 2011 Mercedes Marathon, Birmingham, AL—1st, 2:43:15
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January 2011 Mississippi Blues Marathon, Jackson, MS—2nd, 2:41:26
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December 2010 Dallas White Rock Marathon, Dallas, TX—1st, 2:42:30
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October 2009 Twin Cities Marathon/US Championship, Minneapolis, MN—8th, 2:38:23 (“A” Standard for 2012 US Olympic Trials)
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October 2008 Twin Cities Marathon, Minneapolis, MN—8th, 2:42:39 (cold rain and wind)
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April 2008 US Olympic Marathon Trials, Boston, MA—2:47:14
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December 2007 Memphis Marathon, Memphis, TN—2nd, 2:45:40 (Qualified for 2008 US Olympic Trials)
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April 2007 Eugene Marathon, Eugene, OR—5th, 2:48:36 (Debut)
Born in Norman, OK and raised in several small towns in Oklahoma, I grew up as a basketball player and all-around athlete, inspired by my dad and grandpa who played at Oklahoma State. While my talent for running was quite obvious playing point guard, I didn’t begin running competitively until junior high. From the first day, I could go, and go, and go! That lead to 3-State Championships in high school, 6 All-State titles, 1 State Record, and athletic and academic scholarships to The University of Tulsa.
Injuries, notably stress fractures,
