Where are you from?

Cleveland,OH

Current P.R.

2:49:35

Typical pace

7:40-8:00 miles

Number of marathons

10 plus a 50k

Occupation

Home Remodeling

Favorite marathon

Marine Corps

Hobbies

Running, Cycling

Favorite Running Food

Skratch Hydration Mix

What are you reading now?

They Had Names, by Nathaniel Jeanson

Who do you train with?

Solo

Personal goals

Keep getting faster, I haven’t slowed down yet!

A quotation you like…

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. Proverbs 21:31

Why do you run?

I really like to race, 5k’s to 10 Miles (my favorite distance), Duathlon, Triathlon, Cyclocross.  I like both getting better against the clock and the other competitors.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Qualifying for Boston was great, running it was great, but I would have to say getting my PR  which came with an overall win that got my name in the Association of Road Racing Statisticians database

Why do you pace?

I don’t competitively race the long distances anymore, so it’s a great way to be a part of the big hometown races and help others get their goal time.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I like pointing out the landmarks in my hometown, especially when I can tell people “this is what a guardian is.”  Otherwise that new team name doesn’t make sense.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I had a negative split for my marathon PR (1:26 first half, 1:23 second half), I would encourage you to run with the group so you don’t go out too fast!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I aim to be just under the goal time with even mile splits, and if there is a hard hill on the course I will back off a little not to lose anyone out of the group.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I am an All American Duathlete (Run, Bike, Run), two time national champion in my age group, and many top ten overall finishes at the national and age group world championships.