“Running feels so good that I honestly can't believe it is also so good for me. It would be like if I found out Mud Slide Ice Cream also lowered cholesterol and increased muscle strength. It baffles the mind. In seriousness though, it is critical for my health and well-being and it connects me to so many memories in my life. It's a throughline for me.”
HOMETOWN: Boend, Oregon
EVENTS: Running (road and trail), mountain biking, nordic skiing, hikin g, roller skating, goofing off
RACE HIGHLIGHTS: • 2 x USA 5k Champion (2006, 2010) • 6 x World Championship USA Team member • 5th World Cup 2010 • 7th at World Championships 5k 2011 • Led the USA Team to a bronze medal at the World XC Championsh ip - 11th place finish • 5 x NCAA Champion (3 in 5k, 1 in 3k indoors, 1 dmr), 15 x NCAA All American