Bio: Since Monica started running in September of last year, she has raced in two 10Ks, one 5K, and five 1/2 marathons. She's improved in each race and placed in the top 3 for her age group for most of them. She also achieved a PR of 1:31:30 in her last half marathon.

She joined the Pasadena Pacers 4 months ago and grateful to have found such a warm running community. Her goal is to encourage others through pacing as others have encouraged her.