Where are you from?

Midland, Michigan

Current P.R.

2:57:38 at Marine Corps Marathon 2025

Typical pace

Sub-7 in races, 8:30 for easy runs

Number of marathons

50 and counting, including 2 ultras

Occupation

IT Consultant with TCS

Favorite marathon

TCS London Marathon

Hobbies

Photography, Playing music

Favorite Running Food

Lasagna before a big race

What are you reading now?

Books in the “All Creatures Great and Small” series by James Herriot

Who do you train with?

Mostly I run solo, but frequently my Mom comes along on the bike bringing water and other essentials for a long run

Personal goals

Complete a marathon in all 50 states, Complete all the Abbott World Marathon Majors, Complete the Armed Forces Challenge

A quotation you like…

“I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” - Eric Liddell in “Chariots of Fire”

Why do you run?

Running for me is an outlet from my rather sedentary IT job, plus it gets me out in nature on a regular basis. I have an active run streak continuous for over five years, and the vast majority of my runs are done outside. Any time I travel I look to incorporate scenic or historic places on my routes. This mindset has enriched my life in many ways. I enjoy taking photos while I am out exploring on my runs and sharing them online.

Describe your best marathon memory.

I’ve done so many marathons it is hard to choose one. But the Boston Marathon has drawn out the best in me–both in the years of trying to qualify and in the times that I got to attend in person. Having my family travel out to Boston to see me compete there is hard to top. Being an employee of a large global company who sponsors some of the greatest races in the world has given me some unforgettable opportunities to run NYC, Chicago, London, and Toronto as a VIP.

Why do you pace?

Being able to provide support to other runners who are out there doing their best brings meaning to the miles. Running with a pace group has helped me attain several personal bests which would have been significantly harder to do on my own.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

In one of my first pacing opportunities I was paired up with a very experienced pacer. He got everyone in the pace group talking and having a good time whether it was their 1st or 26th marathon. The course was very spectator-friendly, so fans cheering for their runner who was in our pace group ended up cheering for all of us in the pack!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

If you run in my pace group, I will encourage you to keep going at a steady pace and not burn out early by starting too fast. The last part of the race is where having a pace group can really make a difference by taking your mind off the pain and just keeping the rhythm moving consistently.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

In the many races I’ve done, the ones I feel the best about afterwards are the ones where I managed to do a negative split. This means assessing what you are capable of, breaking it down into manageable pieces or targets, setting yourself up for success by not banking a bunch of time in the early miles, and having energy in the tank to finish strong. Remember to fuel consistently on the run because you’ll need it for the last 10K of the marathon.

Anything else you’d like to share?

If you put in the work leading up to the race, getting to the start is a victory in and of itself. Enjoy the journey to the finish line!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I volunteer at the local Center for the Arts in my city by ushering at events for the community. I am also involved in a children’s Awana program at my church.