Pacer Blake

Where are you from?

Bel Air, MD

Current P.R.

3:19

Typical pace

10:00-14:00 (ultra running). 7:00-9:00 (marathon)

Number of marathons

~ 30

Occupation

Financial planner

Favorite marathon

Miami

Hobbies

Traveling, fitness, finance

Favorite Running Food

Pasta, fruit (pending pace)

What are you reading now?

How countries go broke – Ray Dalio

Who do you train with?

Wife, friends

Personal goals

Start a family, grow business, obtain pilot license

 

 

A quotation you like…

You must be the change you want to see in the world

Why do you run?

 

Stay fit, chase new goals build community.

Describe your best marathon memory.

 

Finishing my first marathon in Garden spot Village, Pennsylvania. The race seemed like it would never end. The sense of achievement was incredible.

Why do you pace?

 

Give back to the running community. Helping runners realize what’s possible.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

 

Pacing my friend during the Vero Beach 100 mile Octopus Ultra in July. I was able to talk him out of a dark place and get him moving again at his target pace.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

 

Pushing someone to finish if it’s important to them. I will be as talkative as people want. I’m familiar with the streets, neighborhoods and landmarks in Miami.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

 

Just stick with me.

Kidding – if only it were that simple.

I’ll do my best to encourage runners to adequately fuel if I notice they aren’t.

Anything else you’d like to share?

 

It will be a pleasure to help my fellow runners.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

 

Heal the planet charity,

 

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