Her ultramarathon victories include the Burning River 100 Mile Trail Race (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012), the Mohican 100 Mile Trail Race (2001, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2016), the NorthCoast 24-Hour Endurance Run (2010, 2011), the Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler (2011), and the JFK 50 Miler (2002, 2004, 2008).

[2] In September 2012, Gardner set an American record by running 149.368 miles at the IAU 24 Hour World Championship in Katowice, Poland, earning herself the silver medal and leading the women's team to gold.

She also ran on their track and field's 4x800 relay team, who finished runners up at the Class AA State of Ohio finals in 1980 and 1981.

[4] Gardner is currently a sales associate at Second Sole Akron, where she has been employed since 2007 and continues to cater to the needs of Northeast Ohio's devoted runners.

[7] Gardner is a lover of animals and frequently homes rescue dogs, housing up to 5 at a time.