Where are you from?

Denver, CO

Current P.R.

3:52 for full and 1:32 for half (both in my 40s!)

Typical pace

8:00 min/mile

Number of marathons

5 and about 45 half marathons

Occupation

Investigative Insurance Adjuster

Favorite marathon

Revel in the Rockies

Hobbies

Lifting, running, lifting runners

Favorite Running Food

Pizza the night before. 

What are you reading now?

 Free Roll by Brant Tobler and The Bible.  Very different books.

Who do you train with?

Whoever is free!

Personal goals

BQ and run a sub 2 half in all 50 states

A quotation you like…

 13.1 is my lucky number

Why do you run?

To keep in shape.  To not go crazy.  To encourage others.  To give myself a goal and some purpose.

Describe your best marathon memory.

I was one of the faster marathoners in a particular race, and I was feeling good.  But, then I hit around mile 20 and started cramping very bad.  As I started limping around in total agony, a slow half marathoner caught up to me.  She was nice enough to pull out some anti-cramp cream and gave it to me.  I was able to finish that race because of someone much slower running half the distance I was.  It shows that anyone can be a hero to anyone else! 

Why do you pace?

I feel I have a gift.  And I would like to use that to help others achieve their goals.  I’ve been helped out by numerous pacers in various ways in the past.  I want to be able to give back to the universe. 

Tell us your best pacing experience.

Cheyenne Marathon.  I grew up in Wyoming, so it was fun to run around my hometown years after I left. 

Why should someone run in your pace group?

To get a great time and maybe share some good conversation.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Nothing new on race day.  Drink a lot of water.  Bring extra salt packets; you never know who may need some!