Where are you from?

Roxbury, NJ

Current P.R.

2:36 (2025)

Typical pace

6:45 – 7:15 (training pace); 6:00 (marathon pace)

Number of marathons

10+

Occupation

Accountant

Favorite marathon

Grandma’s Marathon

Hobbies

Running, Biking, Hiking & failing to keep up with my kids.

Favorite Running Food

Neversecond C30 gels

What are you reading now?

I’m currently reading the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. Growing up, the Redwall novels by Brian Jacques and Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling sparked an interest in fantasy novels.

Who do you train with?

Shore Athletic Club; Base Camp

Personal goals

Over the last few years I have found a new passion in trail running. I’ve done several 50k races, 5+ 100k races, and 2 100-miler races. Having qualified for the lottery, an entry into Western States and/or UTMB is on the bucket list.

A quotation you like…

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” (T.S. Eliot)

Why do you run?

I started running to spend time with my dad. We used to run loops around the local high school since it was lit at night or go to the track and run laps in the moonlight. What started as a hobby became a passion. Post-collegiately running has been a stress reliever and an opportunity to explore new places and new trails and make new friends along the way.

Describe your best marathon memory.

In February of 2020 I ran the George Washington’s Birthday marathon (it was an actual marathon I swear) in Greenbelt, MD. It was an excuse to return to the DC area where I went to college and visit our friends who live in northern VA. There is something unique about the small marathons where there are no starting corrals and everyone walks up to the start line 5 minutes before the start of the race. It was also the most relaxed I was before the start of a marathon and while I spent most of the race trying to limit the distance to the leader, I saw my wife and parents multiple times on the course in route to a 2:28.29 finish on a tough rolling course. It was one of those rare days whether everything aligned – the training, the weather, the fueling.

Why do you pace?

Over the course of my running career I’ve benefitted from great coaching which has helped me achieve my running goals. I hope to play a small part in helping others achieve their goals.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Consistency and patience are key in the marathon. It’s important at the start to remember the goal and not set a blazing pace in the early miles because it feels easy. Those first few miles should feel comfortable as the real marathon begins somewhere around miles 18-20. We will maintain a consistent effort for the entire race and focus on hydration and fueling so that we can push through those last 6-8 miles.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Don’t become so focused on running a specific time that you don’t appreciate the journey. You are running 26.2 miles and accomplishing something that not many people can. We will settle into the proper pace so it’s one less thing you have to worry about. Enjoy the beauty around you, stay hydrated, refuel, and smile because at the end of the day running should be fun. 

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I have been the Roxbury youth volunteer XC coach since 2023. Although my kids are too young to participate, the town was not going to have a team if no one volunteered to coach. Watching young athletes achieve their goals and hoping they continue to run, whether it’s on the high school team or on their own, has been incredibly rewarding.