ABOUT:
I am from Chattanooga, TN and have loved being outside for as long as I can remember. When I'm in the mountains, everything else in life melts away, and there's a special single mindedness that comes from dancing through technical terrain. I've always been drawn to chasing summits, and I love the feeling of pushing myself hard to reach a new viewpoint as fast as possible. I really appreciate that La Sportiva is a brand that champions not just competition but a deep resonance and joy for movement in the mountains.
PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1. FKT of Smoky Challenge Adventure Run - 74 mile traverse of the AT in Great Smoky Mountain National Park (4/2024)2. Stump Jump 50K Course Record (3/2025)
3. 31st OA and Top 10 American at CCC 100K (9/2023)
4. Starting my coaching business, Woodland Creatures Endurance (2023)
5. 2nd at Pinhoti 100 as my first 100 Miler (11/2022)
Q&A:
Who is your favorite running partner and why?
My husband is my favorite running partner and my main partner in scheming big adventures in the mountains! When I'm running with him, I know I'm adventuring with someone else who holds a deep appreciation for the freedom running gives us to wander through remote spaces. We can have a completely silent run and still appreciate the synergy of running together.
What is your go-to hype song?
"Life is Beautiful" by Thirty Seconds To Mars
What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?
Which charity/advocacy organizations do you support or belong to?
MS Run the US
RESTING HEART RATE:
I like running more than keeping up with stats and am not 100% sure what my resting HR is right now.
Bio & Banner photo: © Sarah Buckner Photography
