City: Boulder, CO
Profession: Pilot
Fundraising Goal: $2,000
Race Goal: 1 hour 40 minutes

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:
Quinn Brett, U2FP Director of Development, is one of my best friends. Since 2003, she and I have run, biked and climbed together. I want to be there in support of her, raise money for U2FP and to have a blast running the 10 miler.

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?
This is my first 10 miler. I have raced 5 1⁄2 marathons, but I now have rheumatoid arthritis and 10 miles is the most I like to run. I have raced the Lake Placid and Estes Park 1⁄2 Marathon twice each and the Golden Leaf Marathon. I have run the Bolder Boulder twice and run many 5ks.

What do you crave after a long run?
Friends, a beer and a massage

Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what?
No

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon?
I’m most excited to run in support of U2FP and Quinn Brett.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Climbing, trail running, mountain biking, being creative and spending time with friends and family outside.