Pacer Rachel

Where are you from?

Kennett Square PA

Current P.R.

3:25

Typical pace

8:00

Number of marathons

5

Occupation

Student at Case Western Reserve University

Favorite marathon

Mohawk Hudson Marathon

Hobbies

Running, Baking, Yoga

Favorite Running Food

Huma Gels

What are you reading now?

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Who do you train with?

My roommate Jackie

Personal goals

Run the boston marathon, make the perfect cupcake and become the kind of doctor that patients are excited to see

 

 

A quotation you like…

 

Have courage and be kind, for where there is kindness there is goodness and where there is goodness there is magic.

Why do you run?

 

I run because it makes me feel alive, strong and free.

Describe your best marathon memory.

 

In 2020, I ran a marathon on my own in my hometown through my favorite places. It was beautiful to walk down memory lane and inspiring to see my old neighbors, childhood friends, and people across town line the streets to cheer me on. Running connects people, and I felt the strength of that connection in that moment.

Why do you pace?

 

Running has brought me so much joy in life, and I want to share that joy to bring people to their personal bests, or at least lend a smile to help them along the way.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

 

Pacing the Mohawk Hudson Marathon was so much fun. I managed to slice open my chin with my sign before the race even started, but I was having so much fun I didn’t even notice. I loved getting to meet people and hear their running stories. I was so proud to watch the people in my group cross the finish line, and it made me so happy to see the smiling faces along the way.

Why should someone run in your pace group?


If you’re looking for an upbeat, perky individual to support you through your first race or along the way to a PR, I’m your girl. I have a lot of joy and energy to share and I’m excited to spread it around.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

 

Stay positive and work together, we are stronger in numbers

Anything else you’d like to share?

 You can recognize me as the one dancing on the start line!

 

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I volunteer every week at Rainbow Babies and Children’s hospital, and am a Global Health Fellow at TeachAids, a non-profit which promotes HIV/AIDS and Concussion eduation.

 

 

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