About

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Kallen at Star Wars 10K, 2015

As a online content strategist and writer, I spend a lot of my time sitting at a computer. To make up for it, I try to keep active.

I absolutely hated running, but when a friend asked me to do a 5K with her in 2012, I started running. I suddenly realized that while running is hard, accomplishment feels good.

Although I’m a very slow runner, I’ve run dozens of long distance races. I completed my first half-marathon in January 2014 and my first full marathon in October 2015.

As a teenager, I was really into bicycle racing, winning OBRA‘s Best-All Around Rider as a Jr. Woman 17-18. And I returned to my bike to complete my first triathalon in June 2019.

Kallen in 2007, OBRA Time Trial Championships

I’m always looking for new things to do and can rarely stay still. After my triathlon, I picked up karate and competed in my first tournament in November 2019. I also enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and backpacking.

I’m lucky to be joined by many active friends who often join me when I get another crazy idea. My biggest supporter is my mother, who has completed marathons with me (and continually beats my PRs right after I set them), and my husband, Jason, who can literally run circles around me.

The goal is to always stay in motion.

Running Race Stats

5K PR: 31:54 (Freedomthon | July 4, 2014)
10K PR: 1:04:35 (Run for Sight | Sept. 20, 2014)
Half Marathon PR: 2:34:13 (Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon | Feb. 25, 2017)
Marathon PR: 6:11:00 (Portland Marathon | Oct. 9, 2016)
Check out more of my race stats on Athlinks.com.