Filed on 1/14/02 - Updated 1/30/03

Career Highlights

Logrolling:

Many amature titles, Semi-pro world champion in 1996, top 6 finisher in world 1997-2000, 3rd in ESPN Great Outdoor Games (GOG) 2000, second for Boom Run in ESPN GOG 2001, second in boom run for ESPN GOG in 2002.

Gymnastics:

Many amature club awards, state qualifier in 1997, 1998, and all state gymnast 1998.

Karate:

Current Black Belt status, first place in all interschool tournaments, finished in top three for Diamond Nationals 1997, 1998.

Triathlons:

Have completed 5 sprint distance and 1 olympic distance.

Pole Vault:

First female vaulter in Madison, WI; High School record holder, first female pole vaulter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, 7th place finish at Big Ten's in 1999, 5th place finish in 2001, 7th indoor and 5th place finish for Big Ten's in 2003.

Fitness:

First place Women's Fitness Extravaganza novice division 1998, 5th place Women's Extravaganza Open Division 1999, 5th place Women's Extravaganza Open/middle class 2001, 3rd Fitness Strength competion 2001.

Why did you become interested in fitness?
I was a gymnast all of my life until college. I had no place to compete anymore once I began college, and I wanted to continue my gymnastics training. I was contacted by Kenny Kassel and informed about fitness competitions and modeling opportunities.

When did you first start working out?
Age 7 with gymnastics and logrolling...I began seriously lifting my freshman year of high school.

What other physical activities do you enjoy to stay fit?
Logrolling, pole vault, karate, triathlons, gymnastics, cardio kickboxing.

What are your goals within the fitness industry?
My goal is to someday make it to the pros and be a cover model. (So it's a far stretch...but it's still a goal. :) )