Pacer Michael
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Hometown |
Peoria,
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Current P.R. |
3:02.48 |
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Where were you born? |
Peoria,
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Number of marathons |
12 |
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Birthday |
6/16 |
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Favorite marathon |
Boston (of course!) |
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Typical pace |
3:30 or 3:40 |
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Favorite running music |
Jay-Z, Dave Mathews, Coldplay, |
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Occupation |
Commercial Tire Sales |
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Favorite running food |
McSkillet Burrito |
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Any hobbies? |
Playing sports with my kids |
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Who do you train with? |
Illinois Valley Striders |
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Favorite book, what are you reading now? |
Into Thin Air |
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A quotation you like… |
Hebrews 12:1 “Let us run with perserverance the race that is set before us” |
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Personal goals |
Break 3 hrs |
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Why do you run?
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It is a great stress reliever and a way to clear my mind after a tough day. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Rocket City 2008- seeing the clock at the finish, knowing that I had qualified for my first Boston Marathon |
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Why do you pace?
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It is a great way to give back to the running community and a great way to experience new marathons. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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New York City 2009- Unbelievable crowds, a mass of humanity, and the runners who stuck with me to the end in Central Park- a great day! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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My pace group will never lack for conversation, because I usually will talk the entire race. To me, the race goes by a lot faster when you can get a conversation going. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Hydrate, relax, and enjoy the ride! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
Marathons are meant to be tough or else everyone would run them!
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
St. Jude Childrens Hospital Telethon- 1st Saturday in August every year I run to help raise money for kids with cancer. |