Susan Love has an extensive background in education, public speaking, fitness and running. She is employed full-time by the Big Sur Marathon Foundation and is devoted to directing and expanding its national youth fitness program, JUST RUN. She had previously served as a long-time member on its Board of Directors. Love is a trained motivational speaker whose engagements have included training clinics and pre-race seminars at various marathons. Additionally, she has spoken to numerous groups of children to encourage them to make fitness, running, and healthy eating a vital part of their lives. Love has worked with children of all ages. Her degree in biology, general science, and education led to teaching positions locally and in Geneva, Switzerland. Love is the founder and race director of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s 5K and 2K event, Run in the Name of Love. She is a 42-year veteran of the sport and has completed 37 marathons. The sport of running and promoting youth fitness are Love’s passions!