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Why do you run?
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I am completely addicted. I love the solitude
and the endorphin high.
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Describe your best
marathon memory.
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Finishing Chicago for my first marathon in
2002 was both amazing and addicting. I had so much fun and the sense of
accomplishment at the end was incredibly gratifying.
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Why do you pace?
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Pacing is two-fold for me. First and
foremost it provides the wonderful opportunity to meet new runners and help
them reach their marathon goals. Secondly, I am very competitive by
nature and have difficulty running a race for pleasure only. I always
end up pushing myself to run the fastest time possible. Pacing forces
me to run the marathon at a comfortable pace, and consequently allows me to
run many more marathons throught the course of a year.
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Tell us your best
pacing experience.
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Madison 2009. I actually had 5
runners stay with me start to finish. A couple finished their first
marathons and 1 qualified for Boston. Often times you lose runners the
majority of runners around mile 20. Some feel good and push ahead.
Others have to drop back. But at Madison 2009, a handful of
runners picked the perfect time for themselves and it was a pleasure to take
them all the way from start to finish.
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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The most common mistake runners make is starting
too fast. Running with a pacer forces you to keep a steady pace early
in the race. I would advise any first time marathoner to run with a
pace group for atleast the first 15 miles. I haveno superhuman
qualities. I love to run but also enjoy swimming and biking. I
have great cardiopulmonary reserve simply because I spend so much time doing
aerobic exercise. I don't consider myself a great pacer. I just
run a comfortable marathon at close to even splits and enjoy the ride.
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Any running tips for
runners about to join your group?
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I'm not the most extroverted pacer, but I'm
happy to talk with anyone who has questions or just wants to chat. Feel
free to gab me up as we go.
I'll run roughly even splits every mile. I will not run uphill miles
slower or downhills faster. Keep that in mind if you want to fall back
on an uphill and catch up on a downhill.
I will slow down at the water stops so everyone can pick up fluids without
having to worry about losing the pace group.
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Anything else you’d
like to share?
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Have a great run and enjoy it!!
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