More About Steph

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Education: M.S. Exercise Science, George Washington University, 2008
B.S. Meteorology, Saint Louis University, 1993

Favorite Movies: Star Wars, Last of the Mohicans, Dead Poets Society

Favorite Books: The Power of One (Bryce Courtenay), The Prophet (Kahlil Gabrin)

Favorite Quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)

Motto: Carpe Diem!, “First with the head, then with the heart”

Poem: Don’t Quit (Anonymous)

Songs: Run for Life (Melissa Etheridge), Distance Man (Cake), Reach for the Sky (Social Distortion)

Motivation for Running:  I run to stay healthy, happy…and so I can eat chocolate! I also enjoy running with friends and family – especially my Dad and sister. How many daughters can say that they have run a marathon with their dad?

Favorite Running Moment or Experience:  Crossing the Marine Corps Marathon finish line – my first marathon - with my Dad and sister. No longer was I the “girl with Lupus”, I was a marathoner. While I had the amazing support of my Dad and sister, I covered all 26.2 miles with my own two feet. If I could do that, I can do anything!

Favorite Running Shoe:  That’s one of the joys of owning a running store – I get to have lots of favorites!

Favorite Piece of Running Apparel:  Balega socks! Who knew moisture-wicking socks could be so comfy!

Preferred After Run Treat:  Bananas – especially bananas with peanut butter dipped in melted dark chocolate! . In the winter, I love a steaming mug of Schokinag Dulce De Leche Drinking Chocolate. It’s AMAZING!