Jen Found

Do you have a quote that guides, inspires, or embodies your training/racing/life?
Don't leave anything out there!  I often have to remind myself of this before a race...just put it all out there and run to the best of my ability.  This may get me into trouble with training at times because I'm always pushing myself to the limit regardless of how tired I may be that day!  I never quit a workout because I love the challenge!

What is your favorite place to run?
I loved running in Seattle!  But my new favorite place is the 60-70 mile long towpaths along the Delaware River in either Jersey or Pennsylvania.  In the fall, the colors are stunning!  I do believe that running with friends can make any run beautiful!

Why do you run?
I run because I love to run!  I love the way you feel after having a great performance in a race or in training.  I love catching up with friends who you haven't seen for a few weeks on a long training run.  I love being the first person to leave footsteps in freshly fallen snow or getting soaked in a surprise downpour!  And I love seeing the sunrise or set while running around the lake in my hometown in Kansas!

What animal do you most resemble in your racing and why?
A horse, I run with power and I have fun while kicking up some dust. 

What is your favorite activity, when not running?
My husband calls me his skinny chicken but hopefully that is not the animal I most resemble when I run.  I wish I could say I look like a deer or a gazelle, but quite frankly I have no idea!

Complete the sentence: If I was stranded in a hotel room with one movie and one book, they would be…
Movie: Pride and Predjudice
Book: Thrive by pro-triathlete Brandan Brazier who inspired me to become a vegan.