Q: How long have you been a part of Runnin’ for Rhett and how did you learn about us?
A: I met Gina on a bike ride in Nevada City in summer 2021 who told me about a running group she was a part of. That December I saw a ton of folks on my social posting about CIM which gave me the wild hair to do a half marathon so I joined R4R in January 2022 to train for my first half marathon Shamrockn.
Q: We’ve learned that you love Halloween! What’s been your favorite Halloween costume and why?
A: We’ve thrown some pretty epic Halloween parties over the years. One of my favorites was a Mario Party where we decorated each room of the house as a different level in Mario. Josh and I (of course) were dressed as Mario and Luigi!
Q: What’s your very favorite “Movin’ into Life” activity?
A: Cycling!!! I fell in love with cycling during the pandemic and now the proud owner of multiple bikes that all serve different purposes!
Q: What was your favorite subject in school?
A: I took a really cool Art History class in college. I never understood fine art or appreciated its value until I took that class, but now I get it and enjoy going to art museums any chance I have!
Q: How do you like to spend your free time? Any hobbies of note?
A: I love going to concerts and live theater. At home I enjoy word and number puzzles like sudoku and crosswords. I also love games like Skip-boo, Spades, Backgammon and Dominos.
Q: What’s something most people don’t know about you?
A: I am a crazy cat lady!! At the height of my crazy cat lady-ness I had 4! What can I say, they’re like potato chips you can’t have just 1!!
Q: What has been your proudest moment since being a part of the R4R family?
A: Participating in the Kids Races has been a joy! Helping the kids run their first race, cheering them on, and knowing the adult fitness program helps make it a reality is very rewarding.
Q: If you were a vegetable, what would you be and why?
A: I could be a beet—rooted deeply in the ground, persistent, and resilient. Beets are known for thriving in tough conditions and being full of nutrients/energy. They’re not flashy, but they’re dependable and full of substance!
Q: How would you describe your Runnin’ for Rhett experience to a child?
A: I would say that it’s a positive place that you can be yourself. You never have to be afraid of not belonging and that it’s a warm group who likes to have fun!!
