Where are you from? |
Dursley, England, UK |
Current P.R. |
3.10 |
Typical pace |
7:45 |
Number of marathons |
1 |
Occupation |
Teacher |
Favorite marathon |
Houston |
Hobbies |
Watching rugby or American football and reading. |
Favorite Running Food |
Porridge |
What are you reading now? |
Running Blind – Lee Child |
Who do you train with? |
self, friends |
Personal goals |
Challenge myself every year to do several things that scares me. To say YES to opportunities when they arise. Sub 3 hour marathon. |
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A quotation you like… |
If it was easy, then everyone would do it and it would not be special.
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Why do you run?
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Sense of freedom and the feeling of progress. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Seeing my friends and their young children with banners at mile 22. |
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Why do you pace?
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I like to help others achieve their own personal goals to be the best they can be – it is the reason I teach and coach. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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I am dedicated, supportive but driven to ensure you reach your goal. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Get a good night’s sleep, fuel up and leave the doubt and fear at the start line. |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
I have some terrible jokes which I enjoy sharing. I am 6 foot 7 inches tall so you will have me to draft behind if it is windy!
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
During Hurricane Harvey, as my school was closed, I volunteered for between 10 and 12 hours a day at a rescue center set up at another local school. |