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Where are you from? |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Current P.R. |
4:23 full, 1:42 half |
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Typical pace |
4:30 marathon pacer |
Number of marathons |
11 100 milers, 80+ marathons & ultras |
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Occupation |
Corporate Trainer, Retired U.S. Marine officer |
Favorite marathon |
Silver Falls trail marathon |
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Hobbies |
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Favorite Running Food |
Nothing better than ramen and bacon at mile 78 of a 100 miler. |
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What are you reading now? |
A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas – Warren Berger |
Who do you train with? |
Steel City Road Runners and my dog Brandy. |
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Personal goals |
Barkley |
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A quotation you like… |
“If you’re going to face a challenge, it has to be a real challenge. You can’t accomplish anything without the possibility of failure.” – Lazarus Lake
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Why do you run?
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Because I like the person I am at the end of a run. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Taking a brief detour around mile 12 of the Disney World Marathon to ride the Expedition Everest rollercoaster. Everyone riding was a marathon runner. The excitement and enthusiasm were off the chart. |
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Why do you pace?
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To give back to the running community and to help runners achieve their goals. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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Pacing 4:30 at the Pittsburgh Marathon and having a runner come up to me after the finish, hug me, thank me, and say “Because of you, I didn’t quit.” |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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So you can take the pressure off yourself and enjoy your run. I’ll take care of the pace and bring you in on time. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Leave the stress and drama at home. It will make for a much more memorable and enjoyable experience. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
Thank every volunteer you see. |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I work with a local not-for-profit for preservation of homes and historic buildings.
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