It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Pacer Yoshiko. She lost her couragous battle with cancer on July 20th. She will forever be missed.
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Where are you from? |
Kobe, Japan |
Current P.R. |
3:21:13 |
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Typical pace |
3:45 |
Number of marathons |
100+ |
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Occupation |
Teaching at college |
Favorite marathon |
Boston Marathon |
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Hobbies |
Yoga, baking, book reading |
Favorite Running Food |
Honey Stinger Gels |
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What are you reading now? |
Haruki Murakami |
Who do you train with? |
Bryn Mawr Running Club, Delaware County Running Club, Achilles International Philadelphia |
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Personal goals |
Keep running Boston marathon. 2016 will be my 12th consecutive year. |
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A quotation you like… |
The secret of your future is hidden in your daily life. (by Mike Murdock)
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Why do you run?
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To feel nature and four seasons. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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First BQ at Houston. It was the moment my long time dream came true. |
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Why do you pace?
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I love being with people. I am good at running at even pace and it would be nice if someone can use me. I have been also a runner’s guide mainly for blind runners who are coming to NYC marathon from Japan, and I have done it more than 15 times. I feel it is not only rewarding but pacing someone is the action I also get something special from other runners. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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I paced at Seoul Marathon in Korea. I don’t speak the language, but we communicated by spirits. It was so touching when I achieved the goal with other runners! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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Because I can run even pace. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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If you want to run even pace, come to join me! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I am also an ultra runner. I completed Badwater 135 in 2015. I have won (first female) 100 mile races three times.
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