OCCUPATION: Passionate marathon runner and contract employee for the Aspen Institute.
BACKSTORY: After college, I never left New England. I married a classmate and raised five kids here. At first there were regular walks, and then no time for walks… running was more efficient! After immersion in my kids’ sports, I started dabbling in races. At the bombing of the Boston Marathon in 2013, I decided I wanted to be a part of a running community. So at age 54, I started running to benefit Mass Eye and Ear. Now at 63, I have logged 14 World Marathon Majors. Berlin and London are on my horizon.
LISTENING: Lots of music, country, especially my first cousin, Jeff Dayton. Also, I like of course a little Taylor Swift. I’m listening to the podcast: “Ali on the Run,” and all kinds of stuff.
WATCHING: In the summer, basically nothing… but earlier did enjoy “Yellowstone” (Peacock TV), and the two prequels: “1883” and “1923” (Paramount).
READING: Currently reading a book by Kara Goucher, a runner, called “The Longest Race” — a great read. She’s a Minnesota girl too, and an Olympiad. Just started Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead.”
SOMETHING PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU OR YOUR BUSINESS: I have a side gig! I test and write reviews for running shoes — every brand. I write for roadtrailrun.com.
WHAT YOU ENJOY ABOUT MARBLEHEAD: The community.
Weekly Recommendations is a column created by Frances Roberts Hill, who selects one Marbleheader each week to interview for entertainment recommendations. Originally from Philadelphia, Frances has lived in Marblehead, where she met her husband and raised their son, for over 40 years. She has a background in advertising and education, and has always loved to write.