Current Residence
Edina, MN
High School
River Falls High School
Current Affiliation
Puma / Minnesota Distance Elite
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Iowa State University
Career Highlights
Runner-up, 2022 USATF 10 Mile Championships;
3rd, 2021 and 2022 USATF 10 km Championships;
3rd, 2021 USATF 10 Mile Championships;
8th, 2022 United NYC Half Marathon
Family
Lives with boyfriend, Dhru, and their two dogs in the Minneapolis area. Expects her mom and dad, sisters Karina and Elise, and nephews Julian and Walter in Orlando to watch her run.
Greatest Accomplishment
"So far in my professional career I am most proud of my performance at the Boston Marathon in 2023. It was my first Boston experience and I had a rocky buildup that signaled a poor race. Although the race (2:28:45) was not a PR, it was a huge accomplishment for me to get to the finish with a decent time after facing adversity in the buildup."
Interesting Story
"I ran my first marathon in 2021 and that race is still my PR to this day. It was a banner day that launched my career. Since then I have had some glimmers of success, but have also had to come back from injury, which is never easy and always humbling. I am so happy to be happy and healthy going into this year's Olympic Trails."
Favorite Book
The Mountain Is You
Favorite Movie
Good Will Hunting
Favorite TV Show/Series
The White Lotus
Favorite Song
It's All So Incredibly Loud
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Pizza and a fruity cocktail
Favorite Breakfast
Oatmeal
Favorite Motivational Quote
"There are 1,000 lessons in defeat, but only one in victory."
Favorite Running Memory
Crossing the finish line of her first marathon. "I knew I had found my event, and enjoyed the entire process of it. The post-race celebration was also a blast."