Where are you from?

Seoul, South Korea

Current P.R.

4:03

Typical pace

8:00 – 8:30 / mile

Number of marathons

1

Occupation

UIUC Finance PhD Student

Favorite marathon

2025 Illinois Marathon

Hobbies

Singing, Cooking, Watching/Crying over inspirational Ironman videos

Favorite Running Food

Mashed potato pre-race and a juicy ribeye steak post-race

What are you reading now?

Probably papers in finance journals…

Who do you train with?

Me and my Coros Pace 3

Personal goals

Complete a full Ironman one day

A quotation you like…

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” – Louis Pasteur

“If you can run a regression, you can run a half marathon.” – Me, cheering on my partner in 2024

Why do you run?

To get some fresh air and empty my mind for a little while

Describe your best marathon memory.

I was going through a tough time and went out for a long run to prove to myself that I was capable of achieving something. I had never run more than 6 miles before, so each additional mile was a PB for me. I ran 27 miles that day. It was a memorable birthday :)

Why do you pace?

To make new friends and help them achieve their goals!

Tell us your best pacing experience.

The next race we run together

Why should someone run in your pace group?

We’ll keep a positive mindset and try to have fun until we pass that finish line!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Make sure to eat well and pee well before the race

Anything else you’d like to share?

Spare energy gels?

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I am a proud blood donor