Where are you from?

Brooklyn, NY.  Originally from Birmingham, AL

Current P.R.

2:40:38

Typical pace

6:10 marathon pace; 7:00 easy pace

Number of marathons

12

Occupation

Teacher

Favorite marathon

New York City Marathon

Hobbies

Crossword Puzzles, Hiking, Climbing, Skiing

Favorite Running Food

Bolt Energy chews

What are you reading now?

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Who do you train with?

Prospect Park Track Club

Personal goals

Everyone always talks about the 6-star World Majors Marathons.  Personally, I’m much more interested in running the “World Minors” – those great little races with small-town-run-club vibes, free food and drink, and all the local legends out

A quotation you like…

“A runner is a miser, spending the pennies of his energy with great stinginess, constantly wanting to know how much he has spent and how much longer he will be expected to pay. He wants to be broke at precisely the moment he no longer needs his coin.”
― John L. Parker Jr., Once a Runner

Why do you run?

The pure joy of human-powered locomotion

Describe your best marathon memory.

Running down 4^th avenue in the NYC marathon is a special treat when it’s your hometown marathon. Friends, family, track club members – everyone is out there cheering.

Why do you pace?

I like being out there working alongside people who are digging deep and challenging themselves.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I paced my wife while she ran a Boston Qualifier one week after a serious surgery.  I joked around with her the whole way and I think it took both of our minds off of the pain of running a marathon.  I remember a lot more laughing and smiling than any other race I’ve run.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

We’re going to have a good time!  Marathon day is celebration day.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

If you’re doing it right, the first 10 miles should feel like a breeze.  Do everything you can to keep it under control at least until then.