Where are you from? | Blackwood, New Jersey | Current P.R. | 45;59 10K |
Typical pace | 7:30 per mile | Number of marathons | 20 |
Occupation | Special Education Teacher | Favorite marathon | Coastal Delaware Running Festival |
Hobbies | Cooking I am a retired Chef | Favorite Running Food | Everything Bagels |
What are you reading now? | Des Linden’s Choosing to Run | Who do you train with? | Pineland Striders |
Personal goals | Trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon |
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A quotation you like… | A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. - Jackie Robinson
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Why do you run?
| In 1971, I was born with deformed legs and feet that were in casts. I didn’t walk till I was 4 years old. I run to show others it’s not how you start out it’s how you finish. | ||
Describe your best marathon memory.
| 2023 Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon. I paced the 1:55:00 group. I finished and saw a girl crying next to the pacing tent. I thought she needed a medic. She said no I just ran a Sub 2 hour half because of you. This is why I pace. To give back to others. | ||
Why do you pace?
| See above. | ||
Tell us your best pacing experience.
| The same race as above. I brought in my friend Jo-Jo who had a goal of a sub 2 hour half. He finished in 1:59:23. Our run group was hugging him and high fiving him. I wouldn’t trade that for the world. | ||
Why should someone run in your pace group?
| I am consistent. I love the 1:55:00 pace group. It’s for those who want a sub 2 hour. It’s always possible. I like conversating with the runners and keep them focused. | ||
Any tips for runners about to join your group?
| Trust me you got this!!! | ||
Anything else you’d like to share? |
I also run for Ainsley’s Angels. I teach Special Education in Cherry Hill, Nj and inspire my students to give 110%. | ||
What philanthropic activities do you have? |
See above. | ||