Hometown

Iowa City, Iowa

Current P.R.

3:13

Where were you born?

Decorah, Iowa

Number of marathons

22

Birthday

April 12

Favorite marathon

Flying Pig

Typical pace

8:00 min miles-3:30

Favorite running music

Boston

Occupation

Engineer

Favorite running food

Angel Hair Pasta

Any hobbies?

Snow Skiing, water skiing, biking, mountain climbing, and even running

Who do you train with?

Running Wild, Coralville, Iowa

Favorite book, what are you reading now?

Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park

A quotation you like…

No time like the present.

Personal goals

Climb another 14000 foot mountain

Why do you run?

Keeps me in shape for skiing

Describe your best marathon memory.

Setting a PR in the cold rain @ the Flying Pig

Why do you pace?

Pure pleasure of helping others

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Seeing fellow runners beat their Boston Qualification time.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Lots of stories and on time delivery at the finish line.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Pin your GU to your shorts.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I take piano lessons at age 50

What philanthropic activities do you have?

Music School Volunteer