Pacer Tamara

Where are you from?

Westerville, Ohio

Current P.R.

3:23

Typical pace

8:40 and above is my easy pace

Number of marathons

Occupation

Occupational Therapist

Favorite marathon

The Boston Marathon though the Columbus Marathon has a soft spot in my heart

Hobbies

Running, Reading and Dancing

Favorite Running Food

Oatmeal is a staple and peanut butter on anything!

What are you reading now?

Just starting “Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewell

Who do you train with?

I am very lucky to have a group of women I run with MRTT (Moms Run This Town) who do so many of my 5 am runs with and have they have become some of my closest friends

Personal goals

I am after a sub 3:30 marathon and I’m going to try an ultra this fall

A quotation you like…

“I’ve been trained to keep going even when it’s hard. When it hurts. When it sucks. When I don’t want to. I look pass it. Relentless forward progress to the finish. Call it what you want: stubbornness, endurance, determination, guts. Deep down, I don’t know how to give up (And it's always worth it in the end)”

Why do you run?

I run for my own health, to be a good example for my kids and because I love to compete. Did I mention I like cupcakes?

Describe your best marathon memory.

My first marathon where I saw my kids on the course! I got the best hugs and high fives ever! My second best was the first time I qualified for Boston

Why do you pace?

I am pacing because I love helping others to reach their goals and it is through this that I can extend my support and experience to others

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I just recently paced a friend to her first sub 4 hour marathon. It gave me the same runners high as if I had a PR myself

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Someone should run in my pace group if they are looking for some camaraderie, fun and support throughout the marathon

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I would tell a runner about to join a group with me is be prepared to have fun but also work hard

Anything else you’d like to share?

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I like to volunteer for a local racing company to give back to the running community as well as volunteer at my children’s elementary school for their running club.