Hey gang! I’m Patrick, I live over in Collingswood, NJ but I try to get over to Philly as often as possible. Love hitting all the big Philly races like Broad Street, PDR and Philly Marathon. I’ve done 19 total marathons so far and lots of halfs. I’m still trying to figure out my marathon plan for 2025, not too sure yet. I coordinate a fun 5k that benefits Collingswood High School - The Chilly Triangle. Race day is 3/1 if anyone is interested!
I think going for time goals and all is a cool thing, but I’ve gotten less interested in that over the past few years. I run for the community and the joy of it (even when suffering in a marathon ;P ). I’ve started a few running-related programs to help others, my main focus is a 5k I created at the Ferris School for Boys in Wilmington, DE. I started it last Spring - I trained them for 8 weeks (I’d do there once per week for a running based workout) which culminated with a 5k run around their field. I brought in several outside runners to run with the kids as well. Was a great day. I’ll be doing it again this spring. So my running career is taking more in that direction over trying to qualify for Boston or anything like that.
Looking forward to meeting you on some runs this year!