Personal
Born August 1986 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: 2004 - 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 - 17:20, 6k - 21:55