
Where are you from? |
Waukee, IA (Des Moines area) |
Current P.R. |
2:52:57 |
Typical pace |
7:XX |
Number of marathons |
6 |
Occupation |
Technology Analyst |
Favorite marathon |
Indianapolis Monumental |
Hobbies |
Family, running, writing (Chipstrat), and I play electric guitar in our church worship band |
Favorite Running Food |
Before: Banana,
Bagel :) |
What are you reading now? |
Technology books, Bible in a year, parenting books |
Who do you train with? |
Mostly solo but we have local, informal Waukee Running Club that meets Saturday mornings |
Personal goals |
Run another marathon PR eventually and feel as good as one can in the process :) |
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A quotation you like… |
Just run, baby! |
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Why do you run? |
I can’t imagine not running! I feel better mentally and physically when I run. There’s something about being outside and moving my body for an extended period that can’t be beat. And who knows how long I’ll be able to, so I try to enjoy it every day that I can. |
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Describe your best marathon memory. |
The first few miles of every marathon are the best. I love the excitement of race day and the feeling of starting the race with hundreds or thousands of other runners. |
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Why do you pace? |
It’s rewarding to help others, and it’s a great motivation to get out and run regardless of weather and life — others are counting on me! |
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Tell us your best pacing experience. |
I’ve only paced once — the first 20mi of a marathon on very short notice. Afterward, several let me know my pacing helped them to PRs that day — nothing better than that! Pacing was a lot of fun and something I want to continue. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group? |
I’ll help you stay within yourself the first 2 hours, and will encourage you to dig deep and hang with us the rest of the way! |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group? |
Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions before or during the race! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I’m a bit hard of hearing so feel free to talk loud at me :) |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
Play guitar and lead a small group at church |