I have always been active in sports, so following a 1988 a construction accident that left me paralyzed from the waist down, wheelchair sports have become a lifestyle. Over the years, I have tried all the wheelchair sports, and currently still compete on a basketball team in Tucson. It is Wheelchair Road Racing that has driven me the past 11 years, competing in more than 100 events, including 50+ marathons. Looking forward to each race as it approaches is one motivating factor for training 14-20 miles, six days each week. I truly have a passion for wheelchair road racing and hope to bring as much awareness as possible each and every day! That awareness attracts wheelchair-users of all ages also. During the marathon in Knoxville TN, I was overwhelmed and moved by the participation of two elementary-aged boys in a 10-K race. Their smiles from ear to ear warmed my heart and challenged me even further to race for support, research and a cure!
Hometown: Pinconning, Michigan
Current Residence: Tucson, Arizona
Age: 51
Disability: T-10 para
2013 Races
| Date | Race | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2013 | P.F. Chang’s Marathon | 2:02:37 | 3rd Place Open |
| January 13, 2013 | Chevron Houston Marathon | 2:12:29 | 1st Place Open |
| January 5, 2013 | Mississippi Blues Marathon | 2:24:08 | 2nd Place Open |
2012 Races
| Date | Race | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2012 | Detroit Free Press Marathon | 2:03:41 | 1st Place Open |
| August 25, 2012 | Crim 10Miler | 46:28 | 1st Place Open |
| August 12, 2012 | Falmouth Road Race | 31:19 | 8th Place Open |
| July 8, 2012 | Boilermaker 15K | 42:56 | 3rd Place Masters |
| July 4, 2012 | Peachtree Road Race | 26:13 | 4th Place Masters |
| June 16, 2012 | Grandmas Marathon | 1:43:28 | 15th Place Open |
| June 3, 2012 | San Diego Marathon | 2:02:46 | 3rd Place Open |