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Hometown
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Wyoming,
MI
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Current P.R.
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2:37:32
– 2010 Indianapolis
Monumental Marathon
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Where were you born?
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Dayton,
OH
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Number of marathons
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33 and 4 ultramarathons
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Birthday
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July
28, 1980
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Favorite marathon
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2010 Metro Health Grand Rapids, 2010 GO! St. Louis, 2010 Indy Monumental
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Typical pace
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2:59,
3:10, 3:15, or 3:20 pace teams – when I train and race, it varies
depending on distance and how my body feels
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Favorite running music
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Classic rock – I do not run with music or IPOD, however – listening
to my body and surroundings make me a more “tuned-in athlete”
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Occupation
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Personal Trainer and Running Coach
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Favorite running food
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Oat bagels + honey & peanut butter –OR–
Banana + PB and bowl of oatmeal
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Any hobbies?
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Running, triathlon, yoga, listening to classic rock music
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Who do you train with?
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Usually solo, sometimes I run with my triathlon team friends
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Favorite book, what are you reading now?
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Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide – I’ve been reading “Running
Times” lately
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A quotation you like…
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“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who
are doing it.”
“Pain is Temporary; Glory is Forever.”
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Personal goals
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Run a 2:34
marathon; Win a marathon overall; Continue pacing healthy to motivate, lead
and inspire other runners
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Why do you run?
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I love running and triathlon! I run for health, performance and
social reasons. Running helps me stay focused and clear my head. I enjoy the
challenge of training and racing. It’s rewarding to run a PR, place overall
or age group at races. I have met so many great people and friends because of
running and triathlon, including my wife!
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Describe your best
marathon memory.
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Too many to list for various
reasons...every marathon is special to me! Detroit 2004 – my first marathon,
running a 2:49:48 BQ. Boston 2005 – you never
forget your first Boston
(2:54:50)...runners’
euphoria and most amazing marathon experience! Charlevoix 2009 & 2010 and
Maui 2009 – I finished 2nd place overall. Indianapolis 2010 – 2:37:32
PR marathon and 1st M 30-34 AG. Ironman Wisconsin 2008 – I became
an Ironman at that marathon finish line. J
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Why do you pace?
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I really enjoy pacing! It is very rewarding
to motivate other runners, help them reach their personal goals and give
advice and leadership. Pacers are
mentors and coaches for other marathoners; you will certainly get all this by
running in my pace group.
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Tell us your best
pacing experience.
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2010 GO! St. Louis
3:10 Team - I had a
wonderful group of runners with me and I paced very consistently that day. My
group was quite large, talkative, motivated and we had beautiful sunny skies.
Many runners were very appreciative of my efforts, saying “thank you” during
and after the race; I ended up receiving a number of post-race email from my
runners. My official time was 3:09:50
with many PR’s and BQ’s from marathoners in my group!
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Why should someone run
in your pace group?
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You will receive excellent coaching, advice and leadership by
running with my group. I will give motivation, energy and provide a fun group
to run with. I will pace consistently for optimal marathon performance to
help you reach your goals.
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Any tips for runners
about to join your group?
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My advice for all marathoners.....trust
your training, relax, and enjoy race day and the marathon experience. You
will be pleasantly surprised.
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Anything else you’d
like to share?
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My wife Holly is a runner/triathlete also
and we met a triathlon in 2006. We got married in 2009 and have 2 cats and 2 dogs. We went to Maui for our honeymoon in
September 2009 and ran Maui Marathon while there. We both hope to become “50
Staters” eventually.
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