Elizabeth Schaub

When I think of this month’s female NRCer, a four-letter word comes to mind… REAL.  Known to occasionally let a few four-letter words fly herself when running Nolensville’s toughest hills, Elizabeth Schaub is a “what you see is what you get” kind of girl.  Her bold, dark brown Pixie is a perfect match for her fun-loving, confident personality and her warm smile is just as genuine whether she is cracking one of her quick-witted one-liners or welcoming a new runner to the crew.

I got the rare chance to visit with Elizabeth and her family when we met for this interview, and when I told her two young girls that the article would be posted on the NRC website, they proudly informed her, “Mom, you’re famous!”   While she is undoubtedly worthy of NRC celebrity status, she would never claim the spotlight.  Still, we got her to share her story along with a few surprises!

Elizabeth was born and raised in Oklahoma City.  With just one older brother, she found a sisterly bond in her school years as part of an inseparable foursome of friends.  As a child, she says she was horrible at sports, but it didn’t stop her from playing; first tee ball, then right field in softball through Junior High and basketball (but was a true bench warmer) until finding a fit with volleyball in High School.  One thing she realized through it all was she hated running. When her friends did training runs, she said she was always dead last.

Still, Elizabeth is a tough cookie.  When the high school football team started a summer training camp, she and her friends demanded they be allowed to participate.  The coaches bended begrudgingly, but did their best to make the girls quit, running them until they puked.  After the first day of running and weight lifting, she remembers they could literally not walk, but they went back and completed the camp, leaving a legacy.  They kept the tradition every year along with a growing list of young women.

She went on to college at Oklahoma State University, an agriculture school in Stillwater, and a far cry from her busy city life in OKC.  She learned a few things about cows and hay bales, but her main focus was studying to be a dietician.  At this same time, her future husband was also a student at OSU, but they were only ever as much as acquaintances.  Post graduation, Elizabeth landed a job in Dallas, TX away from all her family and friends.  She vented to a close friend about how she didn’t have anyone to hang out with and her friend’s boyfriend suggested she call a friend of his who also happened to be in Dallas for work.  As the small world turns, wouldn’t you know it was none other than Fritz Schaub!  Elizabeth admits that from the first time they met she knew that he was “the one”.

I was surprised that up to that point, Elizabeth was dead set on never marrying or having kids and was going into the Peace Corps!  I am not kidding, folks.  Her Peace Corps application was already in process, but after meeting Fritz she realized she did want to marry and have a family with him, and immediately retracted her Peace Corp application for true love!  They married in Oklahoma City in 2000 and have two beautiful girls, Kate and Clare.

With family and work, Elizabeth found running an easy way to stay in shape, but never ran more than 6 miles at a time.  In Dallas, she completed several 5Ks, 10Ks and two Half Marathons.  She was talked into her first half by a long-time friend back in Oklahoma (the same one that hooked her up with Fritz).  The race was the Inaugural Dallas Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon in late March.  She agreed, even though she knew she’d have to train solo and in all kinds of weather conditions, but it ended up being her favorite race yet!  Addicted, she ran her second half that October and did the White Rock Marathon 5-person Relay in December that year.

Due to a great job opportunity for Fritz, their family made the move to Nolensville, TN in 2010.  This was a huge adjustment for all of them.  The first year was really hard since they had no family or friends in the area.  They had even considered moving back, but wanted to give it at least a year.  Then one Wednesday in the Fall of 2011, at the urging of NRCer Leanne Hunter, Elizabeth came out to Martin’s and ran with NRC.  Two things stick out in her mind – it was dark and there were so many hills!  She was kept company by JoAnne King who somehow remained cheerful in spite of the elevation changes, and Scott who she recalls apologized after a bad climb saying, “I’m sorry.  That hill really sucked.”  In spite of it all, she stayed for dinner and was instantly made to feel like one of the crew. She came back on Saturday and each week from then on, even encouraging her hubby to join.  Thankfully, somewhere during the out and backs, the courtesy loops, and the post-run brews, NRC became their second family and the Schaubs decided to stay put.

She trained for the 2013 Country Music Half with NRC.  These were bonding experiences with friends like Ken Moore and Amanda Brewer as they pushed each other to go the hilly route and tack on that final mile.  It was all worth it on that rainy race day when they crossed the finish line strong!  Now she is training for the Carmel Full Marathon to check “Do a full marathon by the time Clare is in kindergarten” off her Bucket List.  While her biggest fear is hitting the wall, she has trained smart and is poised to have a great race surrounded by NRCers.

When she’s not running Elizabeth likes to be out with her family exploring Nashville; from the zoo to Cheekwood to Arrington and even taking the girls to hear some day time honky-tonk music down on Broadway.  A hopeless romantic, she wowed Fritz one Valentine’s Day with a Kegerator Kit which still sports a tap today.  Another Bucket List item she hopes to complete with Fritz one day is “Take a flashpacking trip to Machu Picchu” (you HAVE to ask her about this).

When it comes to NRC, she said she loves how everyone encourages you to be yourself.  She remarked on how rare it is to have a group like ours with such a sense of community and stewardship.  Citing the Couch to 5K Program as a prime example, she feels privileged to be a part of how NRC is making a difference in so many people’s lives.

Congrats, Elizabeth.  It is undeniable.  You are the real deal and we’re proud you’re part of NRC!

Russ Kozar

It was a crisp, cool morning last October and the sun was coming up over the rolling, Kentucky countryside.  The dewy grass almost looked blue in the soft light of dawn as spectators and runners geared up for the Iron Horse Half Marathon.  It was a good day for running and a good day for our male NRCer of the Month, Russ Kozar.  One of a small group of NRCers (including Big Blue) who traveled to participate, Russ ran this race with his friend and unofficial coach, Roy Tamez.  With Roy’s help, he pushed himself to complete the half in 1:54, which was a 12-minute PR!   A far cry from his experience at the sweltering Franklin Half a few months earlier, he considers this his favorite race… so far, that is.  Russ is on a mission.  With his sights set on some lofty, personal goals, he’s keeping his eyes out for ways to encourage others to reach their full potential.

Russ was born the youngest of six children in Onsted, Michigan, a small, picturesque, farm town known as the Irish Hills area.  (Sound like a town we know?)  After high school, he enlisted in the Army where he served 12 years, stationed in locales including North Carolina, Washington state, Hawaii, and Korea. He did tours of duty in Operation Desert Storm and was a Platoon Leader commanding roughly 120 soldiers at any given time.  With ambitions to pursue a new challenge, Russ sought a career in the civilian world and says the training and lessons he learned in the Army helped to develop many of the skills that have led to his success in business.

He met the love of his life, Kristina, after returning from his tour in Saudi Arabia.  While back in Michigan to visit his sister, he went out at a local watering hole and that’s where the fair Kristina caught his eye.  He started up a conversation and was instantly intrigued, but it was late and they both had been celebrating, so she suggested they meet up the next afternoon at her place.  Funny story, she admitted to him that she had a little trouble remembering what he looked like, but was instantly relieved when he came to the door!  From then on it was a whirlwind romance and after 3 months the two were married.  To anyone who says short engagements don’t last – they are truly a perfect pair and will commemorate 23 years of marriage this year!

For a time, Russ and Kristina endured a long-distance relationship with her in Louisville, KY and Russ in Evansville, IN.  He had paid his dues and worked his way up through the ranks of a major home improvement products and equipment retailer to the role of store manager.  While the two survived the long weeks apart, they were ecstatic when Russ learned he would be taking on the manager position of a new location in southeast Nashville and they immediately initiated their plans to move.  One of the first places they visited was Nolensville.  They went to the Feed Mill and the town center, and the scenery reminded them of the small towns they grew up in.  They fell in love with Nolensville and moved into their house the day after Christmas in 2011.

Of course, you can’t get through boot camp and the Army without running.  The military drills and training all prepared him for running in difficult physical and mental circumstances.  Still, it wasn’t until spring of 2012 that Russ began to run on a more consistent basis.  He recalls being struck by the picture of NRC in the Nolensville Dispatch with everyone costumed for the Halloween run around town.  He went to the website and found the details about the Wednesday night run.  His first NRC run was with Amy Klotz, Scott Alexander, Melvin Woodard, and Zack Klint, and he admits they about killed him!  After, he remembers talking to Scott and Lauren Combs, once he caught his breath, and he couldn’t believe how inviting everyone was.  A glutton for punishment, he came back on Saturday and ran his longest distance ever, spurred by Scott and Amy K. who invoked the “No runner left behind” mantra and circled back to make sure they stayed together.

Now, as a regular NRCer, he likes to pay it forward and encourage new runners with the crew.  For example in the 2014 Tom King Half, he helped pace NRCer Steve Kraft to a sub 2 hour time and Vicky Victory to 2:00 with his steady stride and well-timed encouragement.  He was proud to be a mentor with the NRC C25K program last year and was so inspired by the people in his group.  The transformations and achievements they made, and continue to make almost a year later, he says are what the program is all about.

He acknowledges that really everyone in the club is very supportive, which honestly, is surprising to him. He noted it really is unique to have a group where seasoned, fast runners mingle comfortably with runners and walkers of other levels, and he says he has run with the Fleet Feet Ultra Dirt Bags and the Wild Wings Running Club, and it makes him proud when they speak highly of NRC.

Running with NRC for Russ is the ultimate stress reliever.  He says the people of NRC, just as much as the activity, “make you forget about everything else” and the post-run socializing is his reward.  Like most of us, getting to eat and have a beer with friends afterwards is one of his main motivators for running.  Plus, he likes that he and Kristina are a running couple, so they can spend that time together.

Last year was a busy year for Russ.  In April, he had to pull out of the 2013 Carmel Marathon due to recovering from a stress fracture, but did pace Kim De to a PR in the 8k. He was one of the brave souls who took on the hot and hilly Inaugural Franklin Half Marathon, his first ever, in June.  Then, in November, Russ ran the Monumental Indianapolis, his first full. Unfortunately, he “fell apart on the last 3 miles” but still finished at 4:04.  Wanting a better experience for his next full, he knew he needed to do something different.  So, Russ talked to Roy about training for the 2014 Carmel Marathon and Roy agreed to help.  His training has been going great so far, plus he gets the added bonus of refueling on Darlene Tamez’ vegan breakfast specialties!

When asked about his Running Bucket List, he said he wants to complete a full or half in all 50 states.  He and Kristina are doing a half marathon in Montana this September to get started towards this goal.  Plus, he wants to find more opportunities in the future to help others. A running must-have for him is his music (although he says he runs faster without it) and his playlist varies from classic rock, especially 60’s – 70’s era, to Happy by Pharell

Inside scoop – Russ may not have told you, but he is a skilled bowler!  He’s been lining up strikes since he was 17 years old and plays on a local league.  He has bowled three 299s, but has yet to attain that illusive 300.  Well, Russ, you’re a perfect 300 to us!  Congrats and thanks for all you give back to NRC!

Stephanie Spann
As I was clicking through the Facebook photos of this month’s female NRCer, I loved this one (see left) of her at the Josh Byers 10k last Memorial Day, but there was one photo that made me stop in my tracks.  It’s a cold and cloudy April day in Carmel, Indiana and she and her good friend have just crossed the finish line of their first full marathon; a marathon, I might add, that she has “danced” her way through one hilarious photo opp. and one port-o-potty at a time!  While many NRCers are currently training for their first full, it is only fitting that our female runner be the inspirational and magnetic Miss Stephanie Spann!

Stephanie a.k.a. “Cupcake” is as sweet as her nickname, given to her after NRCers got wind of her working at a local cupcakery last summer.  Stephanie ended up bringing cupcakes to nearly everyone in the club at some point or time and although she’s not sure who exactly coined it first, she’s glad it stuck.  I’d say it suits her sunny disposition and penchant for sparkle.  Don’t underestimate her though, she may be a little petite thing, but she can recite every line to that epic rom-com featuring a fellow, feisty blond, You’ve Got Mail!

Born in Long Beach, CA, Stephanie actually grew up on an 86-acre dairy farm in her hometown of Manchester, TN.  There she discovered her first love – dogs!  Among their other four-legged friends, her family had two collie mixes that stayed outside and two schnauzers that rounded up the folks indoors.  Grown and wanting a dog of her own, she adopted her first dachshund in February 2005.  She fell in love with the breed and even became a volunteer for the All American Dachshund Rescue.  She and her husband, Russ, currently have two  “doxies” and one schnauzer who are their “kids” and keep them constantly entertained.

It wasn’t until August 2011 that she found out about our little running club from The Other Place Running Crew’s main man, Jamie Shea, who was spending Wednesday nights with NRC.  She had just moved to Nolensville and so it was a good way to get out and meet new people.  I was lucky enough to meet her one of those nights and it was obvious she wasn’t going to have any problems making friends!

If you have met Stephanie, you know that she is a quick wit, extremely motivated and always up for a challenge.  It was no different in 2010, just a year before coming to NRC, when she made it her New Year’s resolution to run a half marathon!  A newbie to the whole running thing, she said that she knew nothing going into it, but that it was probably a good thing.  Ignorance is bliss, right?  That is until you decide to do the Country Music Half Marathon as your first race!  Ouch, but she did it!

Now an accomplished runner and racer, Stephanie is almost always in her running shoes.  It’s a good thing she has what most of us would consider our dream job at Fleet Feet, so she can stay stocked up on gear!  Speaking of gear, her favorite running accessory is her Yurbuds when she’s running with music, but she also loves her Garmin 410.  She can’t run without it.

Seriously though, she’s a perfect fit for our favorite running store.  I don’t think Stephanie has ever met a stranger and she is always going out of her way to help others.  When asked about how her work has helped her she explained, “I get to talk to people about running, all day, every day.  I especially love talking to new runners.  Each and every thing I learn there helps me become a better runner.”  Another one of her favorite things to do is to help out at running events, like the race EXPOs and at support tables for actual races. Her cheerleading past has come in handy more than a few times as she has urged runners on while working the water table!  She is currently a coach for their No Boundaries training program.  She says she loves coaching the beginning runners and I’m sure they love having someone like her to encourage them through their training.

There’s way more to Stephanie than just running!  In fact, she was brave enough to offer up a few things that most people don’t know about her that may surprise you.  For example, she has applied to be on the reality TV show, Survivor, twice!  Not surprised yet, how about the fact that she has auditioned for the Titans cheerleading squad and almost made it, but they said she wasn’t tall enough?!  Still, need more?  OK, during her youth on the farm she showed Brown Swiss cows.  Yep, not just any cows, Brown Swiss cows… and she holds the honor of being crowned the first ever Tennessee Brown Swiss Queen!  Oh yeah, baby!

This girl has run some races since seeing her resolution through in 2010.  From 5Ks and 10Ks to halves and her first full in Carmel, Indiana plus a few relays for good measure, she has an impressive collection of race bibs and finisher medals.  She even got to meet training guru, Jeff Galloway, at the Iron Horse Half in KY, but her favorite race so far is the TN Ragnar Relay.  It is unlike any other race and she loves the energy, laughter and excitement you have for your teammates.  She has been chosen as a 2014 Ragnar Ambassador; so let her know if you have any questions about how you can share in this incredible experience.

Without any swaying at all, (wink wink) Stephanie thinks NRC is the coolest running club on the planet.  When I asked her why she loves running with the club, she said, “How could I not think it is the coolest?  With my husband’s crazy work schedule, my NRC friends are like my family.  I absolutely love all of the friendships I have formed and I love that we all do things outside of running, too.  We are TRULY more than a running club.”

Thanks for inspiring us, encouraging us, and being a big part of what makes NRC such a special crew, Stephanie!  Congratulations, Cupcake!

John Lovell

Our male NRCer of the Month is as easygoing as he is indefatigable.  Chatting with him over a post-run coffee, you might never suspect the extent of his drive and athleticism.  I know I was surprised to learn that while he has been a regular with the NRC Saturday morning crew for several years, it was not so long ago that his journey brought him to a critical crossroads.  Had our friend, John Lovell, decided not to take the hard road, I would be telling a completely different story, or perhaps no story at all.  But, he did, and now he has such an inspiring story to share.

John was born in Nashville, but grew up in Hermitage, TN.  As a student at DuPont High School, he excelled at running the ½ mile in track, winning 1st in his district and 2nd in the region.  He also played football his junior year, switching to compete as part of the highly competitive cross-country team his senior year.  After high school, he attended Tennessee Tech and upon graduation set to work as a mechanical engineer.

With his busy career and caring for his family, finding time to get active became lower on “the list” and he slowly started to gain weight.  Over time, John says his unhealthy habits had taken their toll, until finally one day – it hit him.  He had reached his highest weight ever at 220 lbs. (see photo) and was facing moving up, yet again, to a bigger pant size.  John knew he had to make a change. Having lost both of his parents to poor health in their 50’s and with his son and daughter-in-law preparing to have his first grandchild, he made a promise to himself that he would get healthy and be there to see his grandchildren grow up!

To start him on the road to getting fit, John joined the YMCA and did elliptical and weight workouts.  As the weight came off, he became even more motivated.  He then got into cycling, where he continued to find ways to increase his strength and endurance.  One of his favorite rides was the 2004 Three State Three Mountain.  This 100-mile race takes you up and down 3 mountains — Suck Creek, Sand and Lookout, in 3 states – Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia.  John says he is glad that he went from cycling to running, because it built up his leg muscles and allowed him to transition to running without injury.

He competed in his first full at the 2006 Country Music Marathon.  He went out to race the event (a concept that I can still not quite wrap my head around!) and started strong, but says he basically made all the rookie mistakes.  For example, he made a last minute decision to wear new shoes, which blistered his feet by mile 13, and he went out too fast at the start.

The pictures from this event tell a thousand words, as every few miles after about the 18 mark, John’s head falls further and further back – a compensation to keep him upright since his leg muscles were giving out.  A friend summed it – he was doing the Snoopy! He crossed the finish line with a time of 3:10 just as two nurses caught him before he collapsed.  After a long month of recuperation, John continued to set running goals.

His hard work truly had transformed him into an incredible athlete and in 2008, John had his most memorable marathon experience at the Country Music.  This time he trained smarter and learned from his race day mistakes.  He crossed the finish at a dead sprint (see photo) and still had some left in the tank.  He ran it in 2:49 and even set the state marathon record for age 50!!!

With times like that, it’s not surprising that John has also participated in the Boston Marathon twice.  His first was in 2007 and the conditions were rough.  In 2009 the conditions were much better and John finished with a time of 2:52.  When I asked him how he approached this race, he said, “Every marathon has a strategy all its own.”  In Boston, the first 9 miles are downhill.  Sounds great, right?  Well, not so much when your legs start rebelling because you didn’t have a strategy to make it to the end and the dream-crushing Heartbreak Hill.  On that note, I think he has his strategy down for the Mount Desert Island Marathon in Bar Harbor, ME since he qualified for Boston again there last October (3:28)!

John got wind of NRC from a friend and started running with the Saturday crew back in the fall of 2010.  Becoming fast friends, literally, with many of our speedy NRCers, he remembers being honored to train and pace Megan Brazill to her first Boston qualification, as well as to run with the crew in Boston in 2013.  He has also volunteered as a pace leader for the Country Music Half.  Having accomplished incredible goals since his original promise to get healthy, John now finds himself looking for more ways to help others reach their potential.

Seeking some of his kindhearted wisdom, I asked John for a few training tips and he said:

• He puts a lot of emphasis on heart rate, as often runners fail to incorporate easy runs into their training and always run at a max heart rate.  He stressed the importance of doing both speed work and slow runs to really strengthen your heart for the long run.
• To first time marathoners: put in the mileage, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
• Always hydrate 3-4 days before and he suggests eating 3 hours before your long runs (his favorite is oatmeal and coffee).
• Plan out your strategy – gear, nutrition, pace, and stick with it.
• He likes to Gu early in the race – his heart rate is lower and he always drinks at every water stop no matter what.

I also asked him about his favorite recovery trick and he said when he ran the Marine Corp Marathon they were going for a Guinness World Record of most massages given in one place.  Since they had to keep massaging until all the runners could come in and get to the tables, he ended up getting an hour and a half massage.  (That works!)

A man of many talents, John has some interesting hobbies.  He loves woodworking and among his many projects, has created wooden frames with laser-engraved NRC logos!  They are so cool!  He also has 2 beehives and his own hydroponic garden filled with veggies, greens and grapes.  Look out Arrington.  He has even made his own wine!

Well, cheers to you, John!  On behalf of all our NRCers, we’re so glad our roads crossed and look forward to many miles ahead!

Another year is here.  It’s hard to believe that almost 4 years ago NRC was just a few friends meeting to run, and now we fill Town Hall and greet even more new faces every week! So, in an effort to help us all put a sweaty face with an out-of-breath name, the NRC Member of the Month will press on with our brief bios in 2014.  We’re on a mission to catch up to all of you who make it out each week, so be forewarned… and in the meantime, enjoy the read.

Allison Teague

When our female NRCer of the Month decided to get back into running last spring, she had no idea she would be taking the fast track.  Her forays into the running world had been limited to a few frustratingly bad experiences; but, with a renewed interest spurred by her family ties to NRC, Allison Teague has gone from walking to running to some impressive PRs.  I’d say she has definitely found her stride.

A few years ago, if you had asked Allison to go for a run she would have told you, “I am not a runner,” or “Running is punishment, not a sport.”  You see, Allison ran track her freshman year of high school and hated it.  She still recalls the frustration from competing in the 1 or 2 mile races and coming in next to last every time.  After that, the closest she got to running was the hiking she did while attending college at UT Knoxville.

Fortunately, there was no escape for Allison.  Sister to Kelli Alexander, wife of NRC originator, Scott Alexander, she knew about the running club since its inception.  In fact, she used to cheer for Scott and Kelli at their races.  One time they convinced her to do the Cadillac Firecracker 5k with the whole family.  She started off running with her husband (and high-school sweetheart), Michael, and Kelli, but quickly fell behind.  (If you have run the hills of Maryland Farms, you know that is a tough one.)  She got through it, but did not enjoy it at all.

Years passed until the summer of 2012 when Allison joined the NRC walkers to be with Michael who started running with the club.  Sharing her expertise as a CPA, she also took on the position as NRC Treasurer.  She admits that there were times working with the board to plan NRC events when she’d feel left out since she wasn’t training and racing like everyone else.  Then the board began developing a C25k program and that’s when she really got excited.  While the other board members were focused on being mentors, she wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to have a weekly routine to help move her from a walker to a runner.

Once she committed to train with C25k, there was no going back!  The culmination of her efforts was seen at the 2013 Change for a Chance 5k, her favorite race so far.  Not only was it a major accomplishment for the returning runner, but it was the only race where she pushed her son, Asher, in the stroller.  (If you have seen the adorable two-year old with the gorgeous caramel curls, that’s him.)  What made the race even more special was that the entire family RAN (not just walked) in the race.  Plus, Michael, her dad (Ron Beatty), and Mayor Jimmy Alexander, all placed for the first time and Scott also placed!  Thinking back on that day, she said, “There are no words to describe how awesome it was to be out there with all of our C25k-ers and mentors achieving our goals!”

Since then, she has advanced quickly in mileage and pace, and has completed many races of all lengths.  When asked about her favorite running memories, she said she’ll never forget the late night training run for the Middle Half she did with Kelli and Jeff Mucci, and how hardcore she felt running 8 miles (her longest run to date) at an hour when most people would be sound asleep!  Also, PRing at the Middle Half with Kelli and how even though she felt awful for that last mile, she was determined to push through to the finish.  She told me with the enthusiasm of a true runner, “I ended up throwing up 4 times after that race, but we made it!”  She also counts the whole experience of 2013 Ragnar Relay TN among her faves including her big “chicking” moment on one of her relay legs (captured on video by Scott)!

The fact that she has made these strides while keeping up with her little one and excelling at a demanding career, says a lot about her.  A key element of both her and Michael’s success has been their regular discussions about planning runs.  “We try to be very supportive of each other’s training needs, but Asher has to come first and so we both have to make sacrifices.”  Those of you who have had the added resistance of running with a stroller and have endured the misery of a mile or more back to Town Hall with a fussy child, can vouch for the importance of finding times to run without the wheels.  Which is why Allison says she is lucky to have family and other NRCers willing to help out and take turns running with them.

Pre-NRC, her energy not spent at work was devoted to quality time with family.  Things haven’t changed much since joining.  Luckily, most of the family has gotten the running “bug”, so they still spend time together, just now they do it logging miles!  Of course, Allison loves being with Michael and her little man and when they’re not at NRC, one of their favorite things is going to the zoo!

A few non-running related things you might not know about Allison:

• The most played song on her iPod is currently OAR’s cover of “Fool in the Rain”.
• If she won $1,000,000 tomorrow her first purchase would be a new car (from fellow NRCer of the Month, Ken Moore, of course.)  She’s had her Mustang since she was 16!
• According to many NRCers she and I are look-alikes… and I guess it’s true since my 1-year old son even mistook her for me at the NRC Christmas Eve Breakfast and wouldn’t let anyone else hold him!  (Let’s just say, I consider this the highest compliment because Allison is a total knock-out!)
• If she could choose one actress to star in the movie of her life it would be Gwyneth Paltrow.
• And, what keeps her coming back to NRC is…the people!  (and the PRs – they’re addicting!)

Congratulations, Allison!  We’re so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to cheer you on towards your goals in 2014!