Pacer Astrid

Where are you from?

ITALY

Current P.R.

3h36

Typical pace

4h15 (4h30)

Number of marathons

Occupation

Amministration employee

Favorite marathon

London

Hobbies

Travel, movies, comics

Favorite Running Food

Gluten free

What are you reading now?

Comic Italian book

Who do you train with?

Alone and in the races

Personal goals

100 km and 24h

A quotation you like…

The journey (travel) is all in a marathon. Even if the important thing is to overcome oneself, in the race as well as in life

Why do you run?

I like traveling the world and meeting different people.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Every marathon leaves something exciting inside me. You never forget your first marathon in Rekjavik. I love marathons abroad because there's more partying. I love London very much. He always manages to move me. But all the others also have something worth experiencing

Why do you pace?

Helping others, supporting people and making them smile is what I love most

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Every pacer run is an unforgettable experience. Being able to help people is beautiful. Every race is an unforgettable journey.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I am very cheerful and have a lot of experience. I am precise and I know how to evaluate difficulties in order to face them all together in the best way

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I explain the various steps in the marathon. I explain the refreshment points. I explain to drink at every refreshment point. I explain to enjoy the ride, the people on the side of the road and not to worry about anything. We run because we like it. If a person is running it means that he has fallen in love with that marathon and 50% has been reached

Anything else you’d like to share?

I am a promoter and social media manager of IUTA ITALIA, an Italian association that deals with ultra marathons. They are IAU labeling of the world ultra marathon, for Central Europe. I was a scout leader. I obtained the sports specker diploma at CONI ITALIA.

What philanthropic activities do you have?