Claire ran her first 5K in the summer of 2004 and immediately became hooked.
A year later she
was looking for a greater challenge and decided to train for, and complete, her first half marathon.
She trained with and raised money for the Wellness Community, Delaware. Having had a great experience
running her first 13.1, she decided 26.2 had to be in her future, and completed the New Jersey Marathon
in April of 2006. Since then she has run an additional 5 marathons and several half marathons, and is
looking forward to her first Boston Marathon in 2009.
Claire’s favorite aspect of running is definitely the social component! She is an avid member of the
local Rebel Runners, and joined Pike Creek Valley Running Club in 2007. Although Claire runs the
occasional 5K, she prefers the long marathon training runs where she can spend time talking with her
running buddies. She is also a big fan of ‘destination marathons’, and included on her schedule for
2009 is the Loch Ness marathon in Scotland.
Claire hopes to help PCVRC members experience fun and
successful social events, and would love to hear from anyone who has suggestions for new activities
or events. She organizes her work Christmas party every year and has coordinated events at multiple
different venues.
While not running Claire enjoys making her own jewelry, swimming, eating good food, and spending
time with her husband Jordan, and her dog and cat.
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Claire at Cystic Fibrosis 5K 4/26/08
With friends at Jack & Kelly's wedding 5K
With husband Jordan after 2008 Miami Half Marathon
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Run, Race, Enjoy!