Where are you from?

North Canton, OH

Current P.R.

3:05

Typical pace

7:20 min./mile

Number of marathons

34

Occupation

Cleveland Clinic Liaison

Favorite marathon

Chicago Marathon

Hobbies

Sports, Fitness, Outdoors

Favorite Running Food

Refried beans

What are you reading now?

Micro-Michael Crichton

Emotional Intelligence - Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves

Who do you train with?

YMCA Running Group, Crooked River Trail Group

Personal goals

Sub 3 hour road marathon, Badwater Ultra Marathon

A quotation you like…

"Do or do not. There is no try."

Why do you run?

I love it. Runners are amazing. It is energizing to feel the camaraderie across all spectrums of runner  abilities and endurance distances.

Describe your best marathon memory.

Running the Air Force Marathon with my brother.

Why do you pace?

I love the challenge involved with accomplishing goals and enjoy the opportunity to help others achieve their own. Many support me and pacing is away to return the favor.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

We will all work together to maximize the marathon experience. 

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Eat well, sleep well and have a blast on race day!

Anything else you’d like to share?

Figure out why you love to run and then fully invest yourself.

What philanthropic activities do you have?

Local and international communities.