2015 will be an amazing year for many reasons. What I am most excited about is participating in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 15, 2015 and the TCS NYC Marathon on November 1, 2015. Both will provide me an opportunity to raise money for well deserving charities, as well as run with a purpose.

I am the single mother of an amazing, eight year old boy and I love to run. It is how I maintain my health and peace of mind. It has allowed me to transform myself both physically and spiritually. In this past year, I have made tremendous progress. With each run, I have grown stronger and more confident in my abilities.

It is my personal goal for 2015 to complete both races. Each will be a major milestone in my life and I will document the process and my journey to share with others. I want my story to encourage single moms across the country. Who feel at times as though the weight of the world is on their shoulders and whose day to day lives are an intricate balance. I can literally say running keeps me sane. It gives me hope. It keeps me inspired and provides me with a productive outlet to release the stress and strain from my day.