Where are you from?

Original from China, now in New Jersey

Current P.R.

1:40 half; 3:28 full

Typical pace

8:30-9:30

Number of marathons

15

Occupation

Information Technology

Favorite marathon

Boston

Hobbies

Running, Classic music, Downhill Skiing; traveling

Favorite Running Food

Gu Gel

What are you reading now?

Advanced Marathoning

Who do you train with?

Bergen Runners

Personal goals

Run Boston Marathon every year until 2023; Complete six world marathon majors

A quotation you like…

No pain, no gain

Why do you run?

For mental and physical health; for solidarity and socialization

Describe your best marathon memory.

When I first started to run, my objective was to run a marathon in my lifetime. I heard about qualifying NYC marathon by running a half marathon.  I trained very hard through winter and ran the NYC Half Marathon in March 2016.  I ran through the streets of New York City and felt overwhelmed when passing the Time Square and reaching the finish line at the battery park.  I ran three minutes faster than the qualifying time of my age group and secured a space for 2017 NYC marathon. 

Why do you pace?

To help others achieve their goals

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Because I will encourage them to keep focus while enjoying the process of running and reach their goals at the end of our journey

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Set a clear goal and have fun

Anything else you’d like to share?

The process of training for a marathon is more important than running the marathon itself.  Make sure you have prepared well before the race.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I have run for raising money for American Cancer Society.