Where are you from?

Asbury Park NJ

Current P.R 3:01:08 Chicago 2015

Typical pace

7:30-8:00 On regular days

Number of marathons

52

Occupation

Retired / Wood Shop Manager

Favorite marathon

Boston

Hobbies

Running / Weight Training

Favorite Running Food

Anything I can eat a lot of

What are you reading now?

Mainly Podcasts

Who do you train with?

Jersey Shore Running Club

Personal goals

A quotation you like…

“Why the hell am I thinking I’m running a marathon” Sifan Hassan after winning the London Marathon

Why do you run?

To keep my head on straight and to spend time with the friends I’ve made

Describe your best marathon memory.

Starting Chicago with 2 friends, Crossing most timing mats with them and them waiting for me at the finish.

Why do you pace?

I’ve been in pace groups several times. Now its my turn to help others achieve their goal.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Probably my first experience ant St George getting my first BQ.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

We’re going to have a blast. We’ll learn how to work as a team and finish strong together.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Be sure to bring a good story and a joke. And be sure to tell me your favorite ice cream flavor

Anything else you’d like to share?

The hay is in the barn. Let’s get it done!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I've raised money for Tunnels to Towers, NYRR Team for Kids and The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Japan. I also volunteer coaching the St Rose Middle School Cross Country.