Valerie Andrews partnered with her husband, Mike Andrews in the Greater New Orleans Runners Association (GNORA). Valerie was the voice of GNORA. Valerie was everywhere at GNORA races. Making sure registrations went smoothly, covering the finish line and scoring, encouraging the participants. The races were always unique and fun, and Valerie had a way of making every race feel like an event. Valerie took the time to learn people's names and faces, and long before computer technology aided the recognition of finishers, Valerie was known for calling your name as you crossed the finish line. Valerie was the editor of Southern Runner magazine, a regional publication. The magazine was a treasure trove of regional race results, mixed in with human interest stories, and health and training tips. For many people in the greater New Orleans area, the Wednesday night races at Audubon Park were a fun introduction to competitive road racing. Valerie's love for running was not limited to race production and administration, she was also an avid runner, and completed 12 marathons, including The New York Marathon, The Honolulu Marathon, The Mardi Gras Marathon, and The Gulf Coast Marathon to name a few.