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Where are you from? |
East Lansing, MI |
Current P.R. |
3:01:12 |
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Typical pace |
7:30-8:00 min pace |
Number of marathons |
5 |
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Occupation |
Family Medicine Resident |
Favorite marathon |
Boston |
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Hobbies |
Golf, Skiing, Biking |
Favorite Running Food |
Ice Cream |
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What are you reading now? |
Sports Medicine Books |
Who do you train with? |
Sister and friends |
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Personal goals |
Stay fit and enjoy life. |
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A quotation you like… |
Success depends almost entirely on how effectively you learn to manage your two ultimate adversaries: the course and yourself. –Jack Nicklaus |
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Why do you run?
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I run to clear my mind, to stay fit, to meet new people and to live one more day. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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My best marathon memory was running the Boston marathon in 2014. I finished Boston in 2013 as well, which contributed to the emotions of running in 2014. At the start of the race, there was a group of military helicopters that flew over and then the national anthem played. It was a very special moment which included everything from mourning to celebration of the Boston marathon and the events which had led to this special day. |
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Why do you pace?
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I like to pace runners simply because I enjoy setting goals and achieving them. Pacing allows me to help other people try and obtain their goals, which is special to be a part of. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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In 2012, I paced the Capitol City River Run in Lansing, Michigan. After the race a gentleman in our pace group came up to tell me thank-you. He then explained to me that he was running in honor of his wife who was currently battling breast cancer. He said he achieved a personal best time that day and he knew his wife would be very proud of him!! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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You should run in my pace group if you want to have a good time. I want to help you meet your goals while also enjoying the race. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Do not take yourself too seriously. We will work together to keep our pace and achieve our goals. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I love to play golf, and I will plan to play 18 holes the day after the race if anyone cares to join me.
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I like to teach golf lessons and my future goal is to organize a charity kids golf camp.
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