PRX PROFILES

DEVORA

Birthdate:    February 19, 1971 

Hometown:   San Rafael, CA 

Occupation:   Executive Director of BayKids 

Education:   SDSU, SFSU, Universidad de Madrid 

Family Life:   I am the middle child, 4+ kids in the family: Mira, Ari, Rebecca and my foster sister Cindy.  My parents and siblings are all local except for my brother who lives in NY. 

Running History:    sporadic.  I have run to train for local fun runs, for general exercise and to help keep me together mentally:-)  I always feel better and enjoy running, but consistency over time has been my challenge with running. 

Miles per week:   on a good week, 15 miles 

Paces:  I'm in the elite slow paced group at what feels like 10+/- minute miles

Favorite Race:   the mini triathlon in napa because lake berryessa was warm and pretty and it was my first mini. 

Best Running Experience:  Years ago, as part of a training run: I have fond memories of running across the golden gate bridge in the rain feeling good and happy from the endorphins and amazed that I was actually running a good distance, enjoying the rain, and active before the rest of the city was even out of bed on an early Saturday morning.  

Worst Running Experience:    I remember hating running and feeling nauseous from forced sprinting and running many laps for PE class at San Rafael High School.

Diet:    I have healthy intentions with unhealthy tendencies. I like eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and fish, but I also like to eat ginger molasses cookies, and the stuff that's bad for you too often.

Injuries:   shin/ankle stuff 

Non-Running Interests:    I'm a nature girl and I get my fix by hiking, some backpacking and other outdoor pursuits.  I also like all the usual stuff: eating out, going to plays, hearing music, reading, being with friends and family and traveling. 

Who would star as you in the Hollywood story of your life?   Minus the ditz and glamour, Sandra Bullock for her brunette look and laugh-at-herself personality.