2:58:12 in marathon, 4:48:20 in 50k, 17:47:15 in 100 mile, Badwater 2010 35:54
Where were you born?
Wooster, Ohio
Number of marathons
52 plus 42 Ultras
Birthday
September 11th
Favorite marathon
Boston
Typical pace
3:30-3:40
Favorite running music
Rocky
Occupation
Computer Consultant
Favorite running food
Hammer Nutrition's Perpetuem
Any hobbies?
Running, chess, yardwork
Who do you train with?
Bob Engel, Kyle Fahrenkamp, Brian Young, Marty Fritzhand, all
wonderful ultrarunning buddies.
Favorite book, what are you reading now?
The Good Earth
A quotation you like…
"Western States is the most beautiful place I have ever
vomited."
Personal goals
Run the Badwater Ultramarathon
Why do you run?
It keeps me in shape, postponing genetically-based health
issues. It also gives me opportunities to discover more about myself,
what I can do even though my body tells me I can't.
Describe your best
marathon memory.
Finishing USAF Marathon with a PR, holding the hand of my
six-year old son.
Why do you pace?
I want to give back to a sport that has given me so much.
Tell us your best
pacing experience.
tossing electrolyte capsules to a couple hurting runners who
weren't in my pace group.
Why should
someone run in your pace group?
I won't call myself a great pacer, but I keep trying. I
try hard to get everybody to the finish line in their time by offering a
steady pace, advise for the course, and suggestions for water stops.
Any tips for
runners about to join your group.
A great pacer and pack won't get you to your goal if you don't
train!
Anything else you'd like to share?
I am the race director of a 50k race (www.StoneSteps50k.com)
and a 5k in Cincinnati. I want to give back to the sport, and directing
a couple races is another way I can do that.
