Pacer Laura

Where are you from?

Stafford UK

Current P.R.

4hrs 5 mins

Typical pace

9 – 10 min miles

Number of marathons

25

Occupation

Sports Coach

Favorite marathon

Boston

Hobbies

Eating Sleeping Running

Favorite Running Food

Bagel

What are you reading now?

John McEnroe Bio

Who do you train with?

Many different people

Personal goals

Break the sub 4hr marathon

 

 

A quotation you like…

 

Get comfortable with the uncomfortable

Why do you run?

 

I run as its my happy place. It pauses all life’s challenges and let’s me feel stress free.

Describe your best marathon memory.

 

Crossing the finish line of Boston Marathon with my 2 running buddies to collect our 6 star finisher medals.

Why do you pace?

 

 

I just love helping others achieve their goals. I also love the challenge of hitting that time on my pacing flag.

 

 

Tell us your best pacing experience.

 

My best pacing experience would probably be my first pacing gig. I was so nervous about hitting my time but found the whole experience so fulfilling.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

 

I constantly encourage and support everyone and have some top cheesy tunes to sing to..

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

 

Don’t panic, try and relax into it. Keep it steady and trust your training. Just keep moving forward.

Anything else you’d like to share?

 

My singing is pretty pants.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

 

I run 3 running groups and am a netball coach and umpire.in my local.league.

 

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