For the month of September 2007.

Name: Nicole Rimmer

Marital Status : Divorced & have one 13 year old daughter

Pets: none

Hobbies: running, biking, scuba diving, swimming

Education: Chemical Engineering Student

Place of birth: Monroe, La

Pets: none

Hobbies: running, biking, scuba diving, swimming

Education: Chemical Engineering Student

Place of birth: Monroe, La

How long have you been a resident of Houston: 7 years

Place of employment and current position: El Paso, Land Analyst

Why do you run: endorphins, enjoy the social aspect of it, desire to stay physically fit and youthful

How long have you been running: since I was 15, on and off for 18 years

Do you have any specific running goals: I would like to beat my last years Houston Marathon score

Currently signed up for any other races: Houston Marathon

Weekly mileage: 15-25

How many times a week do you run: 2-3

Shoes you run in: Nike

Most memorable/favorite running/sporting event and why: My first marathon- the Houston Marathon. It is awesome to realize what your body can withstand and how far you can push yourself. I felt this owerwelming happiness when I crossed the finish line. I even cried from about mile 23 to 26. I felt like I could do anything after that.

Have you visited any other cities/countries related to your enthusiasm for running: I ran a marathon in Austin and San Francisco. I would like to run the Athens Marathon some day.

A typical dinner for you would be: Salmon, salad, and snow peas with almond butter

Do you participate in any other sports: I did the MS 150 and did several triathlons in the past

Activities when not running: School, work, raising 13 year old daughter

Favorite Houston restaurant: Cova's

Favorite book: The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck

Favorite movie: The Pride and the Prejudice

Favorite music: Classic Rock

Favorite food: Ice cream & sushi

Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii or Cozumel