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Why do you run?
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I enjoy being outside – also having a wonderful group of friends
to run with – it gives me time to catch up with my friends and just talk.
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Describe your best
marathon memory.
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My first marathon – as I approached the finish line and I felt
the inertia of running. I had been
running for so long I was thinking “how am I going to stop?” – my legs wanted
to keep moving. At that moment I knew
another marathon (or several) was in store for me.
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Why do you pace?
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Running has not always been easy for me, so I enjoy pacing to
help others believe in themselves and achieve goals which may seem
insurmountable.
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Tell us your best
pacing experience.
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Pacing the Madison Half Marathon (2008) – the first time I ever
ran a “perfect pace” and came in on the dot.
Also I had several folks in my group who completed a half marathon for
the first time and it was really exciting seeing how proud they felt of their
accomplishment.
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Why should someone run
in your pace group?
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I’ll keep you steady and focused throughout the race, especially
at the beginning when the tendency is to go out too fast. You will thank me for it at the end.
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Any tips for runners
about to join your group?
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I run a steady pace but walk through the water stops, especially
in the beginning miles. I take Gu
every hour and encourage folks to do the same. Bring your own as you don’t know what they
will have on the course. For half
marathons, stick with the pace group until miles 8-10 even if you are feeling
strong. For the marathon, stick with
us until 18-20. Resist the temptation
to break away too early. And last but
not least, listen to your body!
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Anything else you’d
like to share?
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My parents are my biggest inspirations in running. They both began running marathons in the
early 1980s and still run into their 60s.
My mom ran my first marathon with me when I was 23 and she was
50. She was the best pacer I ever had. I love that running is a sport we can all
enjoy together.
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