Pacer Gary at the Ann Arbor Marathon
Pacer Gary
Hometown |
Clarkston, MI |
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Current P.R. |
3:08:30 |
Where were you born? |
Pontiac, MI |
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Number of marathons |
83 |
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Favorite marathon |
Boston |
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Typical pace |
4hrs |
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Favorite running music |
Rocky Tunes |
Occupation |
Videographer |
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Favorite running food |
Orange |
Any hobbies? |
Anything outdoors |
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Who do you train with? |
Anyone |
Favorite book, what are you reading now? |
Marathon by Hal Higdon |
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A quotation you like… |
“Hurts So Good”, John Mellencamp |
Personal goals |
Sub 3 when I train a lot more |
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Why do you run?
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Weight Management and it’s fun |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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There’s been so many Finishing Comrades the Ultra marathon in South Africa last year |
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Why do you pace?
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I like helping others achieve there goals |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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When I helped a young lady finsh the Detroit Marathon in just less than 6:30 before they closed the course |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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It really helps you to stay on pace and get your goal time |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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It will be fun |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I was on the 1988 USA Olympic team in the 20k racewalk and that is what helps me to be a good pacer because pacing is all about pace
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