Alla Hatfield

Take it like a marathoner, challenge yourself and never stop pressing into everything God has for you! That pretty much sums up Alla Hatfield's philosophy of life and the message conveyed in her book. Heart pumping and sweat running down her face - that's how Alla likes to start her day. What's better than the stillness of an early morning run and the sense of freedom as you move quickly down a winding path? Running has become her time of reflection, recharging and sharing with God. "Beginner Marathoner's Faith Training" was inspired on a running trail.

Alla never envisioned herself becoming either a runner or a Christian, but has now run three full marathons and is planning on training for more. She also found faith in God as a college student and has been involved in a campus ministry at Penn State University with her husband, who's been a full time campus pastor for 17 years. Alla has spent most of her career in the mental health and education fields. She currently works as an academic adviser at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State.

Alla enjoys spending most of her time with her two young children. Their energy keeps her "running" all day long.