DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in May 2017

PRs:

800m (split): 1:54.9, Mile: 4:25, 5k: 16:32, 10k: 35:59, 10M: 58:09, Half Marathon: 1:17:38, Marathon: 2:49:24

Social Handles:

IG: brdman2013

Long-Term Running Goals:

I would like to beat my high school self in the mile and also PR in the 5k and half marathon before I turn 40.

Most Memorable Race:

Hard to pick, but the most recent one would be the 2018 Boston Marathon. I only had about 3 weeks of running after my calf strain to get ready and the weather was supposed to be terrible, so it was less than ideal. Dan and I threw expectations out the window and I focused on feeling relaxed and determined rather than on my lack of preparation.

I ran patiently and throughout the race felt myself feeding on the wind, rain, cold, and hills rather than being deflated by them. I gained momentum in the back half and somehow still ran a PR at the time, despite the circumstances. It was such a great experience for my first Boston to triumph over the elements and to get to share the experience with my DWR teammates!

Fun Facts:

I'm a travel physician so I actually spend about half my time on the road covering at various hospitals and clinics.
Injury history: 4 stress fractures, 3 calf strains, 2 severe bouts of plantar fasciitis, and a left quadriceps tendon partial tear (to the tune of Partridge in a Pear Tree)
I minored in music in college and enjoy writing and playing parody songs

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.