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Where are you from? |
Tucson, AZ |
Current P.R. |
3:08 (run twice) |
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Typical pace |
3:35 |
Number of marathons |
31 |
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Occupation |
Software Engineer |
Favorite marathon |
Boston, Fargo, Grandmas |
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Hobbies |
Skiing, Snowboarding, Hiking Mountains |
Favorite Running Food |
Vanilla Gu |
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What are you reading now? |
Lee Child books, Runner’s World, Ski Magazine |
Who do you train with? |
The Workgroup Group |
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Personal goals |
Run a marathon in every state in under 4 hours. |
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A quotation you like… |
From Henry Ford: ”Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal”
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Why do you run?
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For the enjoyment, for the social involvement, for the exercise, and to test my abilities. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Running the Boston Marathon along with my father.It was his 18th and my 1st. |
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Why do you pace?
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There is more enjoyment in seeing others succeed than in succeeding myself .I also enjoy being part of the event, and meeting new people. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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Getting a big hug from someone who qualified for Boston. Seeing people cry at the finish line after accomplishing their goals. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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Because it will be fun! Running with me gives you the greatest chance of achieving your goals. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Don’t be shy. Introduce yourself to your pacer. Ask questions. Introduce yourself to the other runners around you. You just might make a friend for life. |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I am a board member of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners (the largest club in Arizona). I also direct two races each year, which raise money for handicapped athletics to improve children’s fitness. And I volunteer at many local races and have been a race official at college track meets.
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