Where are you from?

Hoboken NJ

Current P.R.

2:58.53

Typical pace

6:50-7:10

Number of marathons

5

Occupation

Professional Tennis Coach

Favorite marathon

Philadelphia

Hobbies

Playing and watching sports, hiking, listening to books and podcast, visiting breweries, and triathlons

Favorite Running Food

Pre race, overnight oats, During, Dates, pretzels and gels

After – vegan pizza!

What are you reading now?

Shoe dog – Phil Knight and The Secret Race – Tyler Hamilton, and various podcasts

Who do you train with?

Mostly solo, Gold Cost Tri club and Boston Buddies Run Club(international fb group)

Personal goals

Be healthy happy, start a family, qualify for NYC and finish another marathon

A quotation you like…

“whether you think you can, or you think you cant – you’re right” Henry Ford

Why do you run?

Because I can! Running and exercise put me in my Zen place, I am able to free my mind and think without trying.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Getting to mile 22 at the back end of Ironman North Carolina and knowing I was going to complete the race! Realizing I was going to come in sub 3hrs at NJ Marathon

Why do you pace?

To be able to give back to the running community and be able to help others in the way I have been helped, I would not have finished my first marathon if not for the pacer I was running with

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Getting my friend to her first sub 2hr half marathon

Why should someone run in your pace group?

To have the camaraderie during tough parts of the race as well as having the value of experienced runners with you to assist in the best day possible!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Be relaxed and have fun! Don’t be afraid to ask questions as we go, anything I can do to help your race let me know, we will all stick together and hit the goal!

Anything else you’d like to share?

Just Married! Love all Philadelphia sports, and a Vegan athlete

What philanthropic activities do you have?