My name is Rhea, I am 22 years old and live in the Eugene area. I first began running when I was 11 years old, I went out for track and did the 1500m and 3000m events. I then joined cross country as an 8th grader and loved it! Track was never enjoyle after doing cross country and running longer distances on the scenic trails that surrounded the town I grew up in. I had an amazing coach who taight me quite a bit about running. I was never the fastest, often times I was the slowest on the team but I think I might have enjoyed it more than anyone else- and have stuck with running longer than some of my past team mates. During High school my team went to state 3 out of 4 years and were state champions one year, 3rd one year and 9th another year.

Once I began going to the University of Oregon I took Joe Henderson's run/jog class my first term and moved up to the 5K training class, then 10K. I loved his classes and admire him as a coach. He eventually talked me into doing a half marathon and then talked me into continuing with the training group and doing the Eugene Marathon coming up in less than a month! I have been training since December and I can't wait for the marathon:)

Other than running I enjoy riding my bike, playing with my dog, being with friends and family, swimming, hiking, cross country skiing, trying new and interesting foods, and traveling to new places.