Where are you from?

Massachusetts

Current P.R.

3:34 – marathon 1:37-1/2

Typical pace

10 min easy pace

Number of marathons

35

Occupation

Medical Coding specialist

Favorite marathon

Boston

Hobbies

Hiking, running, cycling,

Favorite Running Food

What are you reading now?

The Tenant by Frieda McFadden

Who do you train with?

Alone-don’t like training with others.. I pace for company/social aspects.

Personal goals

At my age it’s just to run as long as my body will allow me too.  I’d like to be the 80 year old on the track.

A quotation you like…

Either you Run the day or the day runs you

Why do you run?

I love it.   I started 30 years ago to just run a 15K with a friend and have never stopped.

Describe your best marathon memory.

My 2^nd marathon I came in 2^nd place overall women.  I Pr’d by 25 min from my first marathon.  It was an out and back and when I saw I was the 3^rd woman overall, I started hunting down the 2^nd female.  Wasn’t sure I would catch her but I did.  Missed qualifying for Boston by 30 seconds!

Why do you pace?

I started pacing to meet people.  I had been running along for 10 years and didn’t know anyone.  My racing days are about done and I’m going to run regardless so I’d like to help others meet their goals and meet new people.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

St George marathon – it was for the 4:30 time.  We had a big group, not all finished with us but the ones that did were so grateful for the help and encouragement from us pacers.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Because I am a good encourager and will help get you to your goal.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Have Fun and do your best.  Don’t skip aid stations/or hydration even if you don’t think you need it.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I am a volunteer/leader at Celebrate Recovery/ kind of like an AA group but the range is wider on recovery.  I help others get through their recoveries.  Been in recovery myself from alcohol for 3 years.