Where are you from?

Pennsylvania & Washington, DC

Current P.R.

3:40

Birthday

August 22

Number of marathons

10 marathons, 11 ultra marathons

Typical pace

8:30

Favorite marathon

New York City

Occupation

Endurance Athlete, Speaker, Humanitarian

Favorite Running Food

Honey Stinger & Lara Bars!!!

Hobbies

Traveling, meeting new people, running!

Who do you train with?

I usually train alone, with friends or groups I’m coaching.

Favorite book, what are you reading now?

Gold Medal Fitness by Dara Torres

A quotation you like…

Live with passion. Live with purposed. Live inspired!

Personal goals

Win a ultra marathon, be the first women to do an athletic event of some kind, inspire the world to be healthy- inside and out!

Why do you run?

I run for causes. I run for freedom. I run to de-stress. I run to inspire others. I run to live.

Describe your best marathon memory.

I think it was my first marathon & I remember saying “NEVER again”. Well, here I am running 26.2miles as a fun run. My 2nd favorite memory was running NYC Marathon and coming down 82nd street. The crowds were going nuts. I felt like a rockstar :)

Why do you pace?

It is fansactic way to help first time marathoner’s who don’t know what to expect!

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Having a new runner accomplish their goal!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Because I am fun, full of story’s and will make you laugh!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Bring a positive, can-do attitude, and a smile!

Anything else you’d like to share?

I love, live and breathe health, fitness and an active lifestyle! I look like a major celebrity. I love dark chocolate. Visiting Australia & New Zealand is on my top 5 list. I want to help as many people as I can.  I always have a smile:) You can visit www.sarahstanleyinspired.com to learn more about me. Also follow me on Twitter @sarahstanley

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I am the Washington, DC area elite team leader for Team World Vision. I help raise funds for kids over in Africa, spread the word about TWV in the community & lead weekly running groups. I have also help Wounded Warriors, Luke’s Wings, both military non-profits. This year I launched my own project called Run Ride Inspire. This project educates, inspires and encourage kids and kids at heart to live a healthy life, be active and help others. I also started Celebration Ride, a ride to celebrate my birthday by cycling from DC to NYC & visiting schools along the way.