Age: 23

Occupation/title/what you do: 2nd Year Law Student

What motivated you to join the PAWS Chicago Marathon team?  I'm a huge dog lover, and big supporter of the work PAWS does for Chicago's homeless  animals. I wanted to dedicate my run to a worthy cause, and for me PAWS was the obvious choice for a charity to support. Plus, I'm excited to let my friends and family know I'm training for the marathon, and have additional motivation for completing the run.

Is this your first marathon? Yes it is! 26 miles...oooooh what have I gotten myself into? :)

On mile 20, what will you think of to keep going? I will think of my friends and family, and dog Teddy...I will think of all the hard work and training that got me to mile 20, and I will think of how much fun it will be to finish!

What obstacles/fears/challenges are you overcoming by running the marathon?  
I am excited to prove to myself that I have the discipline and drive to complete the required training.

Why PAWS Chicago? Because dogs are the most amazing, selfless and loving creatures and we need great organizations like PAWS to help protect homeless animals throughout the Chicago. And because no animal should be put down simply because it doesn't have a home.

How did you find out about the PAWS Chicago Marathon Team? I found out about PAWS Chicago Marathon Team through a brochure in my Shamrock Shuffle packet.

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