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Why do you run?
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I’m
an endorphin junkie, but mostly I run because I love the time spent with
friends and the beauty we find when we run.
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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I
will never forget crossing the finish line of my first marathon with my
family there, supporting me through what they thought was only temporary
madness.
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Why do you pace?
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I am
a people person and I love the chance to meet new people and hear their
stories. More than that, I love to
help be a part of them meeting their goal of finishing a marathon. Big sweaty
post-race hugs make me happy.
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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My
best pacing experience was during CIM a few years ago. A woman who had been
running off my right shoulder for most of the day told me that she had a
brain tumor. She was 24 miles into finishing her race, no complaining, no
whining and no excuses, she was out there working hard like everyone else and
she was one sick lady. While I have forgotten her name, I will never forget
her strength and courage.
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I
tell silly, downright corny jokes, however, I am also good at encouraging people
and making small suggestions that may help during the final miles. I am also
a tall girl so I am easy to follow.
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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I
run with the joy God gives me. I think we are given the choice every morning
as to which attitude we are going to carry with us through the day, I choose
happiness and joy, I love it when I am surrounded by a group of runners who
share that same opinion. So join me, bring jokes that make an 8 year old
laugh, smile, and we’ll have a great day out there!
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Anything else you’d like to share?
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As
far as my pacing habits, I carry my own water bottle so I will not be
stopping at aid stations but continuing through at our steady pace. Don’t worry if you stop to grab a drink,
just keep me and my sign in your sights and slowly reel us in. We won’t get
so far that you can’t catch us, but my goal as a pacer it to move steadily
throughout the 26.2 miles. We will have fun!
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What philanthropic activities do you have?
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I am
involved with Operation Christmas Child through my church and I volunteer at
many running events.
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