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Where are you from? |
Chesapeake, VA |
Current P.R. |
3:59:58 full, 1:40:18 Half |
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Typical pace |
8:00 – 9:00 |
Number of marathons |
20 Full, 50+ Half |
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Occupation |
Project Manager for ADP |
Favorite marathon |
MCM |
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Hobbies |
Is there anything else other than running? LOL |
Favorite Running Food |
During a run, Tailwind After a run, Hamburger and fries! |
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What are you reading now? |
Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger |
Who do you train with? |
Every single running group in the Hampton Roads, VA area |
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Personal goals |
BQ for Boston 2021 |
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A quotation you like… |
"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." - Harvey Fienstein |
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Why do you run? |
Running has transformed my life. Physically, mentally, emotionally. Until |
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Describe your best marathon memory. |
Marine Corps Marathon 2015. It was my first marathon. The prior year and a half I lost 100 lbs, and MCM was the pinnacle moment of my journey. I will never forget pre-race activities, standing in the corral and watching V-22 Ospreys fly low over us, and the starting gun (a 155mm howitzer) and how loud it was. I ran the race with my longtime running partner and |
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Why do you pace? |
I love giving back to the running community by helping others reach their goals. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience. |
Shamrock Half Marathon 2016. I was the 2:30 Half pacer, and I was able to lead a number of good friends to a PR! |
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Why should someone run in your pace group? |
I will motivate (or distract you, lol) by telling you stories about my life. How I lost 100 lbs, how I got into running, telling you bad jokes and maybe singing “do you see what I see”. I promise you will laugh. In the end, this will be a fun and memorable experience! |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group? |
Break down the race into 13.1 or 26.2 goals and see every mile is a goal achieved! Also pause at every water stop. You need to hydrate! Don’t worry we will stay on pace! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I am a Running Etc. (local running store) Ambassador. I was also a featured pacer on a Runnerclick article on Pacers: https://runnerclick.com/the-race-pacer-a-look-at-what-it-takes-to-be-this-special-breed-of-runner/ Follow me on IG: @akelley728 |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I push for Team Hoyt and for Ainsley’s Angels |
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