Where are you from?

Dursley, England, UK

Current P.R.

3.10

Typical pace

7:45

Number of marathons

1

Occupation

Teacher

Favorite marathon

Houston

Hobbies

Watching rugby or American football and reading.

Favorite Running Food

Porridge

What are you reading now?

Running Blind – Lee Child

Who do you train with?

self, friends

Personal goals

Challenge myself every year to do several things that scares me. To say YES to opportunities when they arise. Sub 3 hour marathon.

A quotation you like…

If it was easy, then everyone would do it and it would not be special.

Why do you run?

Sense of freedom and the feeling of progress.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Seeing my friends and their young children with banners at mile 22.

Why do you pace?

I like to help others achieve their own personal goals to be the best they can be – it is the reason I teach and coach.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I am dedicated, supportive but driven to ensure you reach your goal.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Get a good night’s sleep, fuel up and leave the doubt and fear at the start line.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I have some terrible jokes which I enjoy sharing.

I am 6 foot 7 inches tall so you will have me to draft behind if it is windy!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

During Hurricane Harvey, as my school was closed, I volunteered for between 10 and 12 hours a day at a rescue center set up at another local school.