Where are you from?

Latvia

Current P.R.

3:06 h in marathon

Typical pace

5:45 min/km

Number of marathons

15

Occupation

Sales Manager

Favorite marathon

Chicago

Hobbies

Travelling

Favorite Running Food

Gels

What are you reading now?

Never split the difference by Chris Voss

Who do you train with?

Friends

Personal goals

To live life with no regrets

A quotation you like…

If you are not enough without it, you will never be enough with it. Control controllables.

Why do you run?

I love being healthy physically, mentally and spiritually!

Describe your best marathon memory.

I enjoy running in the crowd with other people. It’s the memories when we can share the experience of pushing each other

Why do you pace?

I love helping other people to achieve their goals!

Tell us your best pacing experience.

After crossing the finishing line in Helsinki, the guy came to me and said “Thank you so much! I achieved my personal best because of you! You are my hero!”

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I love to cheer people around me – to motivate them to keep going even if it’s hard and challenging. We will have fun time together sharing meaningful memories and stories!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

To trust the process and keep consistent pace. Not starting the race too fast and then breaking.

Anything else you’d like to share?

When I was a student, I used to travel to the USA every summer and work as a door to door salesman for 6 years. It taught me persistence, hard work and trusting myself in the process.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I donate money to Children’s Hospital and Animal Shelter in Riga, Latvia.