Pacer Jim S
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Where are you from? |
South Elgin, ? |
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Current P.R. |
3:32 Chicago; 1:32:35 half |
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Birthday |
02/11 |
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Number of marathons |
6 full and 10 halfs |
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Typical pace |
7:30 |
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Favorite marathon |
Chicago |
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Occupation |
Truck Driver |
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Favorite Running Food |
Chocolate Milk |
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Hobbies |
Running |
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Who do you train with? |
Friends (Fox River Train Runners) |
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Favorite book, what are you reading now? |
Born to Run and the Running Times Magazine |
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A quotation you like… |
“If you don't think you were born to run you're
not only denying history. You're denying who you are.” ― Christopher McDougall, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen |
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Personal goals |
Boston 3:25 and sub 1:30 half |
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Why do you run?
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It makes me feel great and I love the outdoors. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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The last minute before the start is always exciting. |
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Why do you pace?
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I enjoy meeting other runners and helping them reach their goals |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I've read a lot running books and magazines. If you have a training or racing question, I usually have an answer. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Constant effort. Save your legs and take it easy on the hills |