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Where are you from? |
Germany originally, came to the US when I was 4. Have lived many places. High school, college in Ohio. 22 years and counting in the South. |
Current P.R. |
2:43 |
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Typical pace |
Still trying to run fast, for as many years as I can ;) |
Number of marathons |
6 |
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Occupation |
Foot and ankle specialist for the VA. |
Favorite marathon |
Boston always special, but Chickamauga Battlefield- it was my first after a 28 year break from the distance. Perfect day. |
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Hobbies |
Travel |
Favorite Running Food |
I use gels during. Bars, cereal, oatmeal after. |
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What are you reading now? |
Unbroken – Louis Zamperini |
Who do you train with? |
Mostly solo |
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Personal goals |
To run again tomorrow. |
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A quotation you like… |
"He didn't run from something or to something, not for anyone or in
spite of anyone; he ran because it was what his body wished to do." |
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Why do you run?
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"Running to him was real, the way he did it the most real thing he knew. It was all joy and woe, hard as diamond; it made him weary beyond comprehension. But it also made him free." -Once a Runner |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Enjoying the last few miles of the 2008 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, knowing that I had accomplished my goal of qualifying for Boston. |
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Why do you pace?
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I always enjoy seeing people reach their running goals, and hard to top a good marathon effort. It's a chance to give back. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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Helping my 10 year old son complete his first 5K. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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To share the energy of a group working to achieve a difficult goal. And have fun J |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Trust the training you have done, have a positive outlook on the day, and prepare for a hard but rewarding experience. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
Running is not just training or racing. It is a lifestyle, that allows you to meet amazing people.
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I am part of Team Type 1/Team Novo Nordisk, which works to educate, empower and inspire everyone affected by diabetes. |
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