I recently graduated from Marist College with a degree in Psychology and a minor in English and Writing.  After running the NYC Marathon in November, 2 days later I decided to drive cross country and move to Truckee, California (Lake Tahoe).  I absolutely love it out here and my life consits of skiing, training, eating, sleeping... and oh yeah, playing with my gorgeous golden retriever named Alpine!! :)  I am a Personal Trainer and a Ski Coach and I love it.  My ideal career would be a Psychologist working in third world countries, helping victims cope with psychological disasters. I am the youngest of four children, all one year apart.  Which yes, does mean we were all in high school and college at the same time?  I wouldn’t want it any other way!  My family is the most important thing to me where we are all incredibly active and determined.  I began competitively competing 2-3 years ago after living in New Zealand for six months.  I am a passionate triathlete and I live to compete and better myself each time I do.  So far, I have completed 5 full marathons, one ½ iron man, and one ultra marathon (100 miles; sub 24).  Nothing makes me happier than my family, close friends and racing.  Life is good :)