Where are you from?

China

Current P.R.

3:44:09 at Boston 2016

Typical pace

9-10

Number of marathons

6

Occupation

Sales and Marketing. Imports and Exports.

Favorite marathon

The next one!! Haha. Kidding. Boston-absolutely loved it.  

Hobbies

Read, write, yoga, hike, meditate, jog, race,

Favorite Running Food

Bananas, almonds, dates, Sprouted whole grain bread with peanut butter

What are you reading now?

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell

And  Day of A stranger by Thomas Merton

Always multiple books by my side.

Who do you train with?

Lot of runs in solitude in Schenley park; lately I have been enjoying running with local Clubs

Personal goals

Live and enjoy every day as if it is my last

A quotation you like…

Be the change that you wish to see in the world by Mahatma Gandhi

Why do you run?

Get high! And be in the trails.

Describe your best marathon memory.

I will always remember my first one in 2013 fondly- How I registered it the night of my fun first 5k race. How excitedly I dashed out like a rabbit and made the first mile the fastest one of all 26 miles. How my family and friends cheered for me in Shadyside.  How I enjoyed the energy of the spectators. How I bonked and walked and cried at mile 22. How proud when I finished with my loved one side by side. How I had to be assisted in and out of the car for the next week. How I could not stop talking about it for the next month…Ahhh. Beautiful first time!!

Why do you pace?

To share the passion, to help others , to experience more races and festivities

Why should someone run in your pace group?

I’d like to think that my positive outlook, encouraging and enthusiastic attitude, calm,  sincere and fun personality would make me a great pacer

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Dig deeper, relax, be in your body and be with your breathing

Anything else you’d like to share?

You can do it!!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

Volunteer translator for UPMC

Charity runs for Animal Rescue League