Pacer Michelle
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Where are you from? |
Born in Portland,
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Current P.R. |
4:05 10/2010 MTCM |
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Birthday |
11/28 |
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Number of marathons |
17 |
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Typical pace |
9:00 to 10:00; 4:10 to 4:30 |
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Favorite marathon |
MTCM |
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Occupation |
Executive Assistant, Medtronic |
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Favorite Running Food |
Power gels or GU, oranges, bananas |
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Hobbies |
Run, Bike, Hike, Outdoors, Family, Travel |
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Who do you train with? |
LifeTime Fitness Run Club Medtronic Run Club members Anyone that will put up w/ my talking while running J |
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Favorite book, what are you reading now? |
Favorite: Glass House, A Child Called It (will never forget) Current: The Book Club |
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A quotation you like… |
Never say you can’t – you can! (unknown) We don’t walk up the hills, we attack them, rest at the top w/ a lite jog – Lifetime run coach |
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Personal goals |
Stay healthy & have fun |
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Why do you run?
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I love the benefits of running: stay healthy; defy my age; increase energy; stress reliever; meet new friends; eat quilt free; & SOCIALIZE!! |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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NYM: I was so intimidated by the big marathon in a big city as I’m a country girl. Just getting to the start line, taxi, ferry, buss, walk, took two hours. The experience was so fun, wild & crazy & I loved it! |
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Why do you pace?
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I love to run races and help others obtain their goals – It makes my day to have a fellow runner do well, whatever that may be for them. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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At the NYM, was not an official pacer but stayed w/ my best running friend to ensure she did well & met her goal. We also picked up a few strays on the way who thanked me at the finish for helping them get thru the challenging course. It was the most satisfying accomplishment -- I never felt better about a race! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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You will definitely have fun; lots of high fives; encouragement; bantering w/ the spectators; and obtain your goal. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Enjoy the experience and celebrate your accomplishment at the end. Don't be too hard on yourself about a specific time! Completing a marathon is a huge accomplishment, which the majority of folks will never do. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I encourage runners to have 3 times in mind and be flexible to change mid-run; weather; how you feel; life in general may affect your goal. |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
Volunteer my time for cancer; kids; courage center; American Disability Act, etc.
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