Personal
- Born in Provo, Utah
- Parents are Lindon and Debra Parks
- Married to Dustin of the men's cross country team
- Majoring in home and family living
Before BYU
- Earned a combined five varsity letters in cross country and track and was named all-state in each
- Helped Vikings to a runner-up 4A state track finish in 2004 and competed in the middle distance races and 4x400-meter and medley relays
Other College
- Transfer from Southern Utah University
- Earned first-team all-conference in cross country, indoor (3000m) and outdoor (3000m steeplechase) track and field
- Helped team to a cross country title as a freshman
- Among the top-10 all-time SUU athletes in the 1500m, 3000m steeplechase, 5k and 6k
Stats
BEST TIMES: 1500m - 4:34, 3000m - 9:57, 3000m steeplechase - 10:36, 5k - 17:19, 6k - 21:55