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Jim and Jeff Galloway sharing speaker duties
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Jim was the guide for blind runner Capt. Ivan Castro at the 2009 USAF Half Marathon
Pacer Jim
Hometown |
Pittsburgh, PA |
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Current P.R. |
I first raced in 1981 and did a 3:14. I last raced in 2003 and did a 3:24. Apparantly I'm due to race again in 2025. |
eMail |
Jim@MarathonPacing.com |
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Number of marathons |
100+ |
Typical pace |
4:00 – 6:30 marathons |
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Favorite marathon |
The one I’m running with you |
Occupation |
Energy consultant |
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Favorite music |
I never listen to music when I run. I'd miss out on what's going on around me. |
Any hobbies? |
Besides running, I like to swim, hike and ski. |
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Favorite running food |
Chocolate Milk |
Favorite book, what are you reading now? |
I'm either reading fake news online or some mystery paperback on an airplane |
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Who do you train with? |
My “stupid running friends”. |
Personal goals |
Stay uninjured to be able to continue running. |
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A quotation you like… |
"I don't have the slightest interest in hearing why something can't be done". |
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Why do you run? |
It is a great way to develop great friendships, see new places from a different perspective and beat the age curve. |
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Describe your best marathon memory. |
I create new ones every time I get to pace a marathon. |
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Why do you pace? |
I enjoy all of the runners and how individual everyone is. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience. |
I paced a race this year with a women in my group that had lost 100 pounds. The dedication of such people amazes me. |
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Explain why should someone run in your pace group? |
We have fun as a group and the energy of the group will help sustain you through the race |
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Running tips for runners about to join your group. |
Ask about my "Six Secret Tips Guaranteed To Improve Your Marathon Performance". |