Where are you from? |
Union Grove, WI |
Current P.R. |
2:53:17 |
Typical pace |
7:00-8:00 |
Number of marathons |
Officially – 5 |
Occupation |
Teacher |
Favorite marathon |
Milwaukee Lakefront |
Hobbies |
Watching/playing sports, listening to music |
Favorite Running Food |
Gels |
What are you reading now? |
Newspaper |
Who do you train with? |
Mostly on my own, but every once in a while with my teammate Sam Cohen. |
Personal goals |
Try new running and racewalk events, add in some miles of cycling, and have fun doing it! |
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A quotation you like… |
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up! – Jimmy Valvano
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Why do you run?
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I run to get away from the real world, for a break. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Approaching and then passing Wellesley College during the 2011 Boston Marathon. The roar of the women was incredible! Could hear them before getting to them, and could hear them for half a mile after passing them. |
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Why do you pace?
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To help other individuals achieve their goals. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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I helped a fellow racewalker to an awesome workout. After that day, the individual thanked me every time they saw me for what they did that day. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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The pace group is a great way to have support through the long run/race. The individuals in the group all have similar goals, and can push each other to the finish, one mile at a time. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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I am a great motivator, an experienced pacer and coach, and we will have a great time together. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
Church activities and support.
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