Where are you from?

Buffalo Grove, IL (nearby Chicago)

Current P.R.

2:55:49

Typical pace

7:00 ~ 8:00

Number of marathons

50+

Occupation

Applied Research Scientist

Favorite marathon

Boston Marathon

Hobbies

Running, Hiking, Cooking, Writing

Favorite Running Food

Noodles

What are you reading now?

Circe

Who do you train with?

My daughter, Chi running group

Personal goals

Enjoy every day, and I dream of running across America with my daughter.

A quotation you like…

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Why do you run?

I love running; for me, it’s like breathing—an essential, daily ritual that no longer needs a reason.

Describe your best marathon memory.

In 2017, with the blue-and-yellow Boston Marathon finish arch just 0.2 miles ahead, I collapsed, unable to feel anything; a fellow runner and an EMC worker lifted me, helped me cross the line, and saved my life. This is my “worst” marathon, yet the best marathon story I’ll ever tell.

Why do you pace?

I have run the Chicago Marathon 8 times, the Boston Marathon 8 times, and the New York Marathon twice, and have been an avid runner for over 13 years. I would love the opportunity to bring my enthusiasm and experience to support the runners aiming to achieve their personal goals.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I enjoyed every race I paced, especially pacing with my daughter—meeting new friends, running together, encouraging and cheering them on, and celebrating at the finish.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I have a deep passion for pacing, and I have paced more than 50 events, including the London Marathon. I truly enjoy the responsibility and teamwork as a pacer.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Trust your training, keep your rhythm, enjoy your running. One step at a time, drink water as planned, we will make our goal and celebrate together at finish line.

Anything else you’d like to share?

In addition to marathons, I am also an accomplished ultramarathoner. I am proud to have won the Women’s First Place and to be the first Chinese woman to finish the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. I have achieved overall first place and broken course records in the 24-hour ultra running race twice, as well as achieved overall first place and broke the course record in the 8-hour ultra running race. I currently hold five course records in various ultra-running events.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I have volunteered many times at water station and expo for marathon/ultramarathon races and joined several times of “Blessing in Backpack 5K”.