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Where are you from? |
Baroda, India & Chattanooga, TN |
Current P.R. |
3:41 |
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Typical pace |
7:45-8:00 min/mile for long runs |
Number of marathons |
5 |
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Occupation |
Quality Engineer |
Favorite marathon |
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon |
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Hobbies |
Running, swimming, reading and meditation |
Favorite Running Food |
Pre-race: Pasta / Spaghetti. During race: Any of the Espresso or Caramel flavored GU gels |
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What are you reading now? |
The Intelligent Investor |
Who do you train with? |
Chattanooga Track Club |
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Personal goals |
Sub 3:00 marathon and compete in a 10 mile swim competition |
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A quotation you like… |
“Perhaps the next finish line will be just the start.”
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Why do you run?
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Haruki Murakami sums it up pretty good in his book – “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running”: “For me, running is both exercise and a metaphor. Running day after day, piling up the races, bit by bit I raise the bar, and by clearing each level I elevate myself. At least that’s why I’ve put in the effort day after day: to raise my own level. I’m no great runner, by any means. I’m at an ordinary – or perhaps more like mediocre – level. But that’s not the point. The point is whether or not I improved over yesterday. In long-distance running the only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way you used to be.” |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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In one of the marathons, I was cramping in the last mile and I could hear the music playing by the finish line. Crowd support and energy was so good that I finished the last mile without stopping. It was really good experience and I witnessed how the crowd energy and support could carry you across the finish line. |
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Why do you pace?
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I like helping people and see them succeed. Pacing is a great way for me to help people achieve their goals. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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It was when all the runners who started in the pace group finished before I did and few got their PRs. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I like to talk and make friends so mine is always cheerful pace group |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Enjoy the moment, don’t think too much about what if scenarios and race it mile by mile. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
Several community services as a part of job
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