Where are you from?

Solon, OH

Current P.R.

1:43:43 for half marathon

Typical pace

8:45 for training, 8:00 for racing

Number of marathons

1 full marathon, >10 half marathons

Occupation

Professor

Favorite marathon

Towpath

Hobbies

Running, Chess, Classic music

Favorite Running Food

Banana

What are you reading now?

Science and technology books

Who do you train with?

Mr. Dongwei Diao

Personal goals

Become qualified for Boston Marathon

A quotation you like…

Pain is inevitable suffering is optional

Why do you run?

Keep healthy, achieve self-fulfillment

Describe your best marathon memory.

My first full marathon, 2019 Northern Ohio Marathon at Mentor. I finished full marathon in 4:28:23. While it is super challenging, I am very happy with my efforts and perseveration after 20 miles.

Why do you pace?

I hope to contribute to the running community and help other runners.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I pace my friends to achieve their first half marathon. The experience is very rewarding.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I will be very motivated and keep encouraging other people in my pace group.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Keep pace, don’t rush at the beginning. Aim to achieve equal split.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I used to weight ~200 lb with non-alcoholic fat liver. I loss ~50 lb since running and become very healthy now.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I am working in Cleveland Clinic as a research, and contribute to the biomedical research.