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Where are you from? |
Pompano Beach, Florida (originally suburbs of Chicago) |
Current P.R. |
Half: 1:49 Full: 3:56:17 |
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Typical pace |
9:00+ |
Number of marathons |
4 full, 1 Ultra |
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Occupation |
Real Estate agent and Vacuum Store Owner |
Favorite marathon |
Miami |
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Hobbies |
Running, yoga, fitness, animals, scuba diving |
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What are you reading now? |
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Who do you train with? |
I train with friends and with Orangetheory Fitness studios |
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Personal goals |
Running goals: I would like to Boston Qualify. Life goals: I would like to get married and start a family.
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A quotation you like… |
“Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and body will follow.” Kara Goucher
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Why do you run?
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I run because it keeps me happy mentally. I was a cross country runner in high school. I felt back then like I HAD to run. I don’t like being told what I HAVE to do or what I SHOULDN’T do. I injured myself and had ankle replacement surgery in 2006. I was told I should never run more than 2 miles at a time. Again, I didn’t like being told what I shouldn’t do. I started running again, and since 2006 I have run in countless 5k/10ks, 11 Half Marathons, 4 Marathons and one Ultra 46 mile race. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Miami Marathon 2016 brought the best memory. At mile 23 I was sure I would make my sub 4 hour goal so I started to have fun with the crowd and supporters for the last three miles. I felt great and smiled the entire last 3 miles. I fought off tears of joy and just enjoyed the feeling of accomplishing a goal. |
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Why do you pace?
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I feel it is more rewarding to help others to their goals than it is to accomplish my own. I love to talk and may talk your ear off through a half marathon. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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In 2015 I paced the Miami Marathon. Watching my runners finish was very rewarding. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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Because I will talk to you and help you keep your mind off the difficulties racing brings. Pure entertainment. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Be ready to have fun. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I am the co-chair of the Debbie’s Dream Foundation Miami Marathon Dream Team. We run Miami Half and Full Marathon and raise money each year for stomach cancer funding. www.debbiesdream.org
I am also an Ambassador for the Mermaid Club…and online community that encourages women to be active. www.livelifemakewaves.com
I volunteer with the Florida Parrot Rescue. I use to foster parrots, but now I am a volunteer. www.floridaparrotrescue.com
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