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Where are you from? |
Bentonville, AR |
Current P.R. |
2:59 |
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Typical pace |
7:00 to 7:30 training pace |
Number of marathons |
15 |
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Occupation |
Transportation/Logistics for Walmart |
Favorite marathon |
Marine Corps |
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Hobbies |
Running, kids, videogames, movies |
Favorite Running Food |
Carb loading before a marathon is my favorite…spaghetti everyday! |
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What are you reading now? |
The Third Gate by Lincoln Child |
Who do you train with? |
Rush Running Company |
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Personal goals |
50 miler |
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A quotation you like… |
“I do what I want!”
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Why do you run?
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Fitness, leeway on my diet, and my naturally competitive attitude. A race against yourself is the best kind! |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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The joy and agony of finishing my first marathon (Route 66 in Tulsa, OK). Swearing up and down that I would never, EVER do anything like that again. J |
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Why do you pace?
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To be a good ambassador for the sport. I enjoy running and want others to enjoy it as well. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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After pacing the Fayetteville Half marathon, a couple hugged me and asked me to be in their post-race photo! I was shocked and humbled. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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My goal is helping you reach your goal. I’ll do what I can to get you there. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Trust your training. Marathons are as much mental as physical. Let’s relax, have some fun, and make it happen! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
If it’s your 1st marathon or your 50th, 26.2 miles is a long way. Don’t set your expectations too high and be sure to fuel and hydrate.
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
My company is big into donating to Children’s Miracle Network and I’ve organized volunteer events for a wetland preservation group and Habitat for Humanity.
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