Bio: Mary has been running marathon races since 2009 but has been a runner ever since her father passed away when she was 16 years old. Back then she ran to escape life and now she runs to embrace the joy that is life. She is constantly in awe of how running connects a community of strangers into a community of instant friends, friends who all have the same goal…to FINISH. She started pacing races a few years ago as her way to help give back to the running community that has given her so much. She loves encouraging others to reach their running goals.

Mary lives in Littleton and is blessed with a wonderful husband and two amazing children who support her in all her running endeavors. You will often find her running with her dogs and/or friends on the High Line Canal. She has completed 50+ half marathons and 8 full marathons and is a member of Moms Run This Town-Denver, Denver RunJunkEes, Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. When she is not running and spending time with her family Mary is a high school counselor.