I am
enjoying the opportunity
to work with all levels of walkers and
runners in our community. In our BOISERunWalk
family, I
share my knowledge and expertise
gained through the past
37 years of running.
Highlights
2002 High School Cross Country
Coach of the Year
High School State Championship
Big Sky Cross Country Championship
Boston Marathon in 1981 (2:29)
Twin Cities Marathon in 1991 (2:27)
I have been running and competing since 1970. As
a way to "stay in shape" for basketball, I
started running in high school. Running proved
to be a better fit for my body type and size, so
I continued in the sport. I ended up being
pretty good at the sport and earned a two- mile
state championship in high school, followed by
four years in collegiate athletics with a Big
Sky Cross Country Championship. I graduated in
1975 and immediately began my teaching career
here in the Boise Valley. Continuous training
and competing provided me with special memories,
many here in the northwest. A few of my favorite
races were the Boston Marathon in 1981 with a
2:29 finish and then Twin Cities Marathon in
1991 with 2:27 finish. A couple northwest
favorites were Bloomsday and Barber to Boise.
With teaching also came additional opportunities
to coach young athletes from grade school to
high school. In addition to coaching track and
cross country I also coached basketball. Another
special memory of mine was being selected High
School Cross Country Coach of the Year for
District 7 in 2003.
Currently, I am teaching junior high in Boise
while serving as the head coach for the cross
country and track programs there. I continue to
train and compete at a high level, running in
many local and regional events. My goal with
coaching in BOISERunwalk
is to encourage, inspire and motivate anyone
with a desire to get out and move. The benefits
I have experienced from running are incredible,
and I hope they can be experienced by others who
are ready to give it a go.
