Where are you from? |
England |
Current P.R. |
5:10 |
Typical pace |
10 min |
Number of marathons |
3 |
Occupation |
Sales Director – for a Swimming Pool Equipment Manufacturer |
Favorite marathon |
Lake Placid NY |
Hobbies |
Running, Triathlon, Reading, Family activities |
Favorite Running Food |
Honey |
What are you reading now? |
The Bible, by God. (Over a one-year period). Endurance Training and Racing, by Dr Philip Maffetone |
Who do you train with? |
The Gulf Coast Runners |
Personal goals |
Pace as many Marathons before I’m too old to run anymore |
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A quotation you like… |
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13
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Why do you run?
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To meet people and get to know them well. To stay fit. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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At the Lake Placid Ironman triathlon in 2015, I caught one of my faster friends on the marathon portion of the race, who had serious stomach issues. It was at the 14-mile mark, and they were thinking of dropping out of the race. I ran with them and was able, through encouragement and coaching to get them to the finish line. That’s when I knew I wanted to be a pacer. |
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Why do you pace?
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I love to meet people with goals in life. I enjoy encouraging them to reach their goals, and of course, I love to run. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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The first one in Lake Placid, described above. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I will keep you smiling and motivated with a lot of clean funny jokes. Some are corny (Dad jokes). Most are short. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Don’t cheat on your training program. Then you can trust your training to get you to the finish line with a smile on your face. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I am originally from England. I moved to Naples Florida in 1983 and have lived there ever since. I have a wife of 45 years and two sons (who also live in Naples,) and three grandchildren who live next door with my oldest son and his wife. I became a US citizen in 2008.
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I volunteer with my running club (Gulf Coast Runners), and financially support my church and many local Christian charities.
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