Parents are BethAnn and Jay Monson … has three siblings, Katrina, Cole and Lydia … majored in nutritional sciences … 2016 WIAA Scholar Athlete...Started running in middle school after copying her older sister and continued with cross country and track during high school...Pre-race ritual includes peanut butter banana sandwich, coffee and music...Has a dog named Bert… Enjoys baking and cooking, spending time in nature, coffee, mornings and evenings spent outside on a porch, goofing around with friends, and helping others enjoy their own passions.