Most times I run without music, but if I
did either Michael Franti or Carlos Jones would find my playlist.
Occupation
Fitness Trainer
Favorite running food
Any hobbies?
Trail running, cycling, cooking.
Who do you train with?
I work at the Vertical Runner in Hudson,
OH, so I frequently run with our organized group runs.
Favorite book, what are you reading now?
Now reading "Brain Training for
Runners"
Personal goals
Currently working towards a degree in
Physical Therapy Assisting
Why do you run?
One summer while serving in the Army, a
colleague of mine mentioned running the Portland (OR) Marathon. I ended up
joining their training group and ran the marathon some 8 weeks later.
"Never again," I said afterwards.
A few years later I took up running again and the activity helped me quit
smoking. I guess I've traded addictions since I've run over two dozen
marathons in the past 6 years.
Describe your best
marathon memory.
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon for the
first time at the Flying Pig Marathon. After falling just short in a few attempts,
I finally broke through on a day where everything came together just right.
Why do you pace?
I enjoy having an opportunity to provide a
service and if possible, help other runners achieve their marathon goals.
Pacing also keeps me in shape for my goal races, marathon and beyond.
Tell us your best
pacing experience.
Not during a marathon, but on occasion at
the Boston Marathon I've had runners recognize me and let me know I was there
when they had qualified for Boston. I enjoy that feeling.
