Hometown

Ligonier, PA

Current P.R.

03:02:38

Where were you born?

Carmichaels, PA

Number of marathons

27

Birthday

January 30th

Favorite marathon

Boston

Typical pace

comfortable 7:10/7:15...full effort 6:50/7:00

Favorite running music

anything that WDVE is playing

Occupation

Business Owner

Any hobbies?

Training

Who do you train with?

The animals out and about at 5AM.

Favorite book, what are you reading now?

The wizard of Oz, I'm almost finished with it...I like to pace myself!

A quotation you like…

My sport is what your's does for punishment!

Personal goals

To run a sub-3 hour marathon

Why do you run?

It's the next thing to breathing that comes naturally to me.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Winning the Masters Division of the 2004 Columbus Marathon with my entire family present. Boston 2006 finishing time 3:04:53 13Th place in the masters.

Why do you pace?

For the vast Riches it brings!!!

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I'm very passionate about my running. 

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Buckle your chin straps...lets GO!

Anything else you’d like to share?

I have a soft side too!