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Where are you from? |
Cortland, OH |
Current P.R. |
3:51:57 |
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Typical pace |
9:00 min/mile |
Number of marathons |
37 |
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Occupation |
Sr. Manager @ ASPCA |
Favorite marathon |
Disney (Goofy Challenge) |
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Hobbies |
Running, traveling, drinking craft beers |
Favorite Running Food |
CLIF BAR Energy Bar |
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What are you reading now? |
“How Not to Be Wrong (The Power of Mathematical Thinking)” by Jordan Ellenberg |
Who do you train with? |
Self (almost exclusively) |
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Personal goals |
Run a marathon in each state and on each continent |
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A quotation you like… |
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” - Pre |
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Why do you run? |
Mental health- I have found running to be the best remedy for stress and anxiety. |
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Describe your best marathon memory. |
Completing the 2013 NYC Marathon with my mother and father |
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Why do you pace? |
Running has impacted my life in very profound ways, introducing me to some of my best friends, inspiring frequent travels, and helping me maintain balance. Pacing is a great way for me to give back to the running community and help runners achieve their goals. I have experienced firsthand the benefits of a good pace team, keeping me motivated and distracted from checking mile splits, and I want to offer that support to others. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience. |
Missoula Marathon, July 2016 – I had not set a time goal, but I met a small pacing group at about mile 22, and the pacers immediately engaged me with questions, stories, and motivation. The final 4+ miles were much easier to complete in their presence. My goal is to provide such an experience to the runners in my pace groups. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group? |
Fun and camaraderie! We are a team, and we will help each other reach our collective goal. I have many stories to share of good and bad running, personal, and professional experiences, and I have plenty of advice to offer, having run nearly 40 marathons and having learned from my marathon-running and marathon-pacing parents. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group? |
Running a marathon is transformative, so focus on your “why” and enjoy the process. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I want to pursue a PhD in Mathematics. |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
Animal welfare - Read to dogs as part of ASPCA program to socialize victimized dogs - Various fundraising/advocacy projects Running - Volunteer runner with Back on My Feet |
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