Name: Daniela Allee

Town: Etna, NH 

Where are you from originally and what brought you to this area?

Peoria, IL; married a Dartmouth grad student in 2017 (we met at the University of Missouri and did long-distance dating for a few years).

What do you do professionally?

I’m a reporter and editor at New Hampshire Public Radio. I lead our Spanish-language news initiative, Qué Hay de Nuevo, New Hampshire? 

How long have you been running? 

13 years 

How long have you been running competitively?

I ran in high school, and just in the past year hopped back into doing more local races. 

Why do you run?

Running is a way I can re-center and destress. It's one of the things I can do that makes me feel most myself. Running feels homey, and it takes me places I might otherwise not have explored or appreciated. 

Recent memorable moment while running?

Doing a hike up Mt. Garfield in late February and seeing the sun hit the snow-laden pine trees. It was perfect. 

Training partners?

Folks from UVRC, and other friends I’ve met through them! I’m always open to running with more people!

Cross training activities? 

Yoga mainly; catch me doggy paddling out on the river in the summer! 

Favorite post run treat? 

Pizza and beer. 

Any notable streaks or other unusual running events?

Not really! 

Why did you join UVRC? 

After four years of living in the Upper Valley and mainly running solo, I decided it was time for some company. I've made new friends! I also enjoy seeing so many people come out on Tuesdays and Saturdays. I told my husband how we introduce ourselves and exchange "good jobs" as we round Occum or the track. "That's so wholesome!" he replied. I agree! I'm here for the workouts and sense of community.  

Ever run in a costume?  

No…maybe one day though. Open to suggestions! 

Favorite running book/film?

Once A Runner. I read that book multiple times in high school. 

How about favorite work out?

I love 1000m repeats. It was a workout that went well for me in high school, and that nostalgia has carried through to UVRC. It's the right mix of speed and endurance for me.  

Aside from running, what are your hobbies?

Cooking and baking! I think we should have a baked goods exchange post-TNT sometime. 

What are your priorities in running?

Getting outside in the fresh air, moving my body and enjoying the consistency and routine running adds to my life. I do enjoy workouts and racing, but competing isn't my main focus. I'd like to run for as long as I possibly can!