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Where are you from? |
New York, NY |
Current P.R. |
3:09:58 at 2012 Chicago marathon |
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Typical pace |
7:30 -8:00 per mile |
Number of marathons |
94(ultra+marathon) |
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Occupation |
Computer data analysis |
Favorite marathon |
New York City |
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Hobbies |
Beside running, biking and swimming, photography and any outdoor activates |
Favorite Running Food |
Pasta for the night before the race, banana for pre-race and power gel or GU during the race |
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What are you reading now? |
Not at this moment but I like Dan Brown or James Patterson |
Who do you train with? |
Nike running group |
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Personal goals |
I just completed 50 states sub4 marathons, next goals are run marathon in each continents(6 continents finished and Antarctica in 2015) , 6 major marathons(London+Tokyo left) , run sub330 50 states(14 states left), run sub3 marathon and do more ironman, create more goals when completed last goal |
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A quotation you like… |
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. Lance Armstrong |
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Why do you run?
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I run to relive stress and be healthy. Running makes me happy. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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During my 2nd marathon in 2007 Chicago, I was in so much pain after 14 miles due to extremely hot weather. By the time I reached to 20 Miles mark, I saw most runners are either walking or sitting on the side walk but I keep running because my friends were waiting for me at 24Miles and I was afraid I will missed them. When I crossed the finished line, I felt like I run to hell and back. About 20 minutes after I finished the race, the race was canceled due to weather. I was disappointed my time(3:35:45) at first but when I look back the race, I did one of my best race ever. |
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Why do you pace?
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Seeing someone achieve his/her goal is the best rewarding part of pacing and it make me feel good. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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In 2010 NYC marathon, I pace one of my friend. She didn’t train well due to injury but she was determining to finish her 1st marathon. Last a few miles, I told her to keep smiling and I asked the spectators to cheer for her and she forgot about all her pain for awhile. When we crossed the finished line, it was the best feeling ever. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I want my runners to enjoy, experience the moments and achieve his/her goal while I keep the target pace. Best of all, it’s so much fun to run in the group |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Rest and have a good sleep a few days before the race. During the race, keep calm and relax for first a few miles, hydrate well and fuel every 6 miles or 1 hour. For last 6 miles, try to keep positive and have can do attitude. Passing runners during last a few miles give you positive physiological boost |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I’m bless to have great friends and wonderful families and surround by caring people. Cherish the moment and live your life to fullest
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I donate various running charity group |
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