Never run with music to busy talking with other runners
Occupation
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Operations
Favorite running food
GU and PowerGels – double caffeine
Any hobbies?
Running, Biking, Hiking, Interesting Cars
Who do you train with?
Anyone that wants to go running – usually co-workers….long runs
usually alone (unless I can get my youngest daughter to ride her bike)
Favorite book, what are you reading now?
Dan Browne – Lost Symbol
A quotation you like…
The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you
to stop but the mind must be strong. You always go too far for your body. You
must handle the pain with strategy .It is not age; it is not diet. It is the
will to succeed.
-Jacqueline Gareau
Personal goals
Complete the Western States 100, finish a 100 marathons before I
pass 50, complete a marathon in all 50 states, complete a marathon on each
continent
Why do you run?
Running gives me a sense of accomplishment each day and a goal
to work on.Allows me to eat pretty
much anything/everything – I can’t imaging what will happen when I can no
longer run.I travel a lot and running
provides an excellent way to see every city I get to travel to and really
experience the culture.
Describe your best
marathon memory.
Wow – if I only had one “best” memory – I probably wouldn’t
still be running marathons.My first
marathon was the realization that I could finish one, my second marathon
proved the first wasn’t a fluke.First
marathon pacing, first trail marathon, first ultra, setting PR’s, meeting new
people, running with the same people I met in the previous year's marathon and
becoming friends, the best memories go on and on.
Why do you pace?
Pacing allows me to help others achieve their goals – could be
finishing their first marathon, setting a PR or qualifying for Boston and it is very
satisfying.My days of achieving a PR
for fastest time have long past – now my goal is higher- “closest to the pin”
Tell us your best
pacing experience.
I paced Madison
one year that was extremely hot and humid – we all dropped down a
timeslot.The group wasn’t able to
stay together as we got further into the race – but one young runner was with
me and it was his first marathon, trying for a fast time.He didn’t make his time – but I told him he
did great given the extreme conditions and that he would have run much faster
in cooler conditions and to not be discouraged by his performance.I paced Madison the next year and he was at the
start – it was cooler and much better conditions.He didn’t run with my group as he was
intending on running faster (he did) and waited at the finish for me and the
group to finish to thank me for the words of encouragement the previous year
that kept him running and he exceeded his goal.
Why should someone run
in your pace group?
First, all fluid replacement on the course is on my tab!.Second, even pace to give you the best
chance of achieving your goal, generous with sharing the pacing sign,
plenty of stories to help you get through some rough spots along the way and
most importantly I care about your personal goals and your success.
Any tips for runners
about to join your group?
It is all about enjoying the experience and helping each other
achieve their goals.The support that
the group gives to each other is what will get everyone through and not
everyone can have the perfect race – so don’t be discouraged, just enjoy your
accomplishment.
Anything else you’d
like to share?
Pacing makes getting older and slower better for it gets me out running
everyday knowing that a group is relying on my fitness and experience to
achieve their goals – Thanks to Jim for selecting me as a pacer.
