How did you hear about Pacifica Runners.

A couple years ago I was dining at a local Pacifica restaurant and saw a flyer on the wall for the Pacifica Runners Tiki Trot 5K.

When I started getting curious about running I was reminded of that flyer!

How long have you been running?

I started running in high school because I had to. I started running again casually in 2022 because I wanted to.

How did you get into running?

At first it was to discover a hobby I can do year-round. Then I signed up for a race and it became so much more than a hobby. I love the progression, the competitiveness, the companionship, the nerdy gear, the community...and not so much the aching limbs, the expensive supplements, the early mornings...

Do you have a favorite race(s)?

I really enjoy the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run! Beautiful coastal views, great turnout from the community, and a race for a good cause.

What are your favorite running trails/routes?

Hazelnut trail in San Pedro Valley Park, Pedro Point to the Pier and back, Bay Trail along Burlingame, San Andreas trail, Embarcadero, Lake Merced and the great highway.

What are your future running goals?

Sub-23 minute 5K!!! But really I just want to be injury-free.

What do you enjoy most about Pacifica Runners?

I think everyone is quite friendly and courteous, a great community of enthusiastic runners that gives off a warm sense of camaraderie. I mostly attend the weekly speed sessions on Wednesday evenings and it’s great seeing all the familiar faces each week.

Any other cool info about yourself?

I wrote and published a limited-release poetry book titled, “Pieces of a Dream.” I am very proud of the project and its representation of a chapter in my life.