Where are you from?

New York City. Originally from Qingdao, China

Current P.R.

2:37:10

Typical pace

9min per mile is my favorite

Number of marathons

22

Occupation

Data Science

Favorite marathon

New York City Marathon

Hobbies

Running, traveling

Favorite Running Food

Pasta or noodles

What are you reading now?

News feeds

Who do you train with?

NewBee Running Club, Central Park Track Club

Personal goals

Stay healthy and disciplined so I can run a marathon with my grandkids one day.

A quotation you like…

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

Why do you run?

Why not?

Describe your best marathon memory.

2021 NYC Marathon: it was the first time my wife and I paced a marathon together, we ran with such a fantastic group that it was the only time 26.2 miles actually felt too short.

Why do you pace?

I love following a pacing group in my own race, so I know a pacer would be helpful.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

My favorite moment in every race is when runners in my group switch gears in the last two miles to hit their A+ goals.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Rhythm and reliability: expect precise splits on the pancakes and even-effort on the rollers.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Keep your ego in check and your energy in the tank until the last 10K.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I volunteer with the Central Park Conservancy to ensure it stays the best urban park in the world.