Pacer Margo at Soldier Marathon outfitted by RunningSkirts
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Where are you from? |
Atlanta, GA |
Current P.R. |
3:52 |
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Typical pace |
9:00 |
Number of marathons |
50+ |
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Occupation |
Implementation Consultant |
Favorite marathon |
Chicago, New York City, Boston |
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Hobbies |
Running, Triathlon and Travel |
Favorite Running Food |
Pre Race - Bagel & Peanut Butter. Post Race - Diet Coke, Fruit, Cheeseburgers |
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What are you reading now? |
Runner’s World, email all day long it seems |
Who do you train with? |
Anyone who wants to log some miles with me...let's go! |
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Personal goals |
Compete at the Ironman World Championships in Kona! Compete at the USAT World Championships for Team USA! Complete the World Marathon Majors, 3 down 3 to go! Run a marathon on all 7 continents, 1 down 6 to go! |
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A quotation you like… |
Just run it or Tri it! ~me
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Why do you run?
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I get such a sense of accomplishment from running. Being able to set short and long term goals and realize them when I didn’t think it was possible. Oh, and I love the body transformation aspect too! |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Crossing the finish line knowing I had qualified to run the Boston Marathon and friends waiting to celebrate with me! |
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Why do you pace?
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Looking to give back and help others experience some of the wonderful racing moments I’ve experienced! |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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When I talked with a runner at the expo and she told me about her training and I felt she was prepared to run with me at 4:45 but as a first time marathoner she felt more comfortable at 5:00 so I said then start there and if you are not comfortable there and you know it is too slow then catch up to me and we’ll take it from there. Well at mile 7-8ish here she comes and not only did she stay with me she found another gear at mile 23ish and pulled away from me and finished strong about .2 of a mile ahead of me with me cheering for her from behind the rest of the way….that was my first time pacing and I was hooked!! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I have a coaching spirit and a desire to see everyone accomplish their athletic goals! |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Come physically & mentally prepared and enjoy the race…..it’s yours! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
If I can do it….anyone can!
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I’m an usher at my church
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