Pacer Shirley
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Hometown |
Madison,WI |
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Current P.R. |
2:51 |
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Where were you born? |
Kansas City, MO |
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Number of marathons |
5 |
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Favorite marathon |
New York |
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Typical pace |
8:30 |
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Favorite running music |
Gangster Rap |
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Occupation |
Computer Consultant |
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Favorite running food |
Vanilla GU |
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Any hobbies? |
Reading, biking, swimming and running |
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Who do you train with? |
Friends, both men and women, who mainly do triathlons |
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Favorite book, what are you reading now? |
“Born to Run” |
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A quotation you like… |
Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.” James Dean |
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Personal goals |
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Why do you run?
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I love how it gets me away from everything; how I can experience all of the seasons and be with people just talking or not; it is definitely a stress reliever and has opened the door to many friendships |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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High-fiving kids on the streets of New York |
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Why do you pace?
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I love cheering people on but also being part of the action instead of on the side lines |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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Finishing the Madison Half-marathon wearing my pink tiara and cheering in my group |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I’m the best cheerleader there is. I love to talk, have been running for years, know the course and a lot of people so I’ll get others to cheer you on too1 |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Stay relaxed and think of the day as just another experience you will be able to talk about for years to come. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I am no longer just a runner having run for 30+ years. I started biking and swimming 4 years ago and LOVE the variety that triathlon training and competing provide. I did my first and last Ironman in Madison in 2008 and placed 2nd in my age group. It was such a fun day – coming across the finish line after 12 hours and 9 minutes and hearing them say “Shirley Crocker you are an IronMan was totally amazing!” |