Karen is a runner born and raised in Costa Rica, now living in the Pacific Northwest. She was a student-athlete in college for the Track team, and continued to run as a young adult but had to take a long hiatus due to her two children being diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called WOREE Syndrome. She recently returned to the sport in search of mental and physical health and now you can find her exploring the magical forests and mountains of Washington State. She lives in the Seattle Area with her husband, their two sons, and their dog Russell. When she’s not on the trails, or caring for her kids, you can find her teaching music or making art from her home studio.