About Me
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In many regards I am just an average runner - I was never great, but I have had some good runs. I have been around for a long time and I've learned quite a few things along the way. I ran competitively in high school and college but then I left the sport for a few years. In 2003, my daughters challenged me to complete one of my lifetime goals and run a marathon. So at the age of 44, I jumped into the 2004 Boston Marathon as a charity runner and nearly died!
But from there I was committed to officially qualifying for Boston. In doing so, I studied and trained with various programs (Higdon, Hanson and others) and I learned from better and more experienced runners. I have also learned from the runners I have coached - fast or slow, every runner has a story and experiences I have benefitted from. I have completed 31 marathons, including Boston 14 times. I have a Marathon PR of 3:18 at the age of 53, a 1:28 PR for the Half, an "age-graded" marathon best of 2:49 and I qualified for Boston with over 20 minutes to spare on multiple occasions. I'm currently reinventing myself as track specialist competing in USATF Masters and Senior Games competitions in the 800m, the Mile and the 2000m Steeplechase.
I've also always had a passion for coaching - I enjoy helping others and seeing them realize their potential.
I coached all my children in their youth; soccer, hockey, basketball and baseball, and I have been working with runners of all ages since 2007 and I have been coaching Cross Country and Track at the High School level since 2018.
I'm confident that I can help you achieve your goals.
PROFILE
Kevin M. Pfau
American Sports and Fitness Association - Certified Running Fitness Instructor
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association - Certified High School Coach
Southwick Regional School
Boys & Girls Head Cross Country Coach
Boys & Girls Indoor & Outdoor Track Distance Coach
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USA Track & Field - Member
Greater Springfield Harriers - Team Member
Western Mass Runners' Hall of Fame - Board Member
Agawam High School - Former Assistant Boys & Girls Cross Country Coach
Boston College – Former Team Member - Cross Country and Track
Cathedral High School – Former Team Member - Cross Country and Track
Running Experience
Completed 31 marathons with 15 faster than the Boston Qualifying Standard
Completed 14 consecutive Boston Marathons
Completed 3 runs faster than the New York City Qualification Standard
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Personal Bests
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Marathon - 2013 Clarence DeMar - 3:18
“Age-Graded” Marathon - 2015 Marine Corps - 2:49
Half Marathon - 2013 Steel Rail - 1:28
Placings
2023 USATF New England Masters 2000m Steeplechase Champion, 60-64 Age Group
2022 & 2023 USATF New England Masters 800m Champion, 60-64 Age Group
2022 & 2023 Massachusetts Senior Games 1500m Champion, 60-64 Age Group
2023 Massachusetts Senior Games 800m Champion, 60-64 Age Group
2022 Massachusetts Senior Games 800m 2nd Place, 60-64 Age Group
1st Place - 2021 Mayor's Cup Cross Country Championship, +60 Division
1st Place Team - 2018 New England USATF Cross Country Championships
Veterans 50-59 Division - Greater Springfield Harriers
1st Place – 2015 Clarence DeMar Half Marathon - Veterans 50-59 Age Division
2nd Place – 2013 Tallahassee Marathon - Veterans 50-59 Age Division
1st Place – 2013 Twin Reservoir Half Marathon - Veterans 50-59 Age Division
Former Age Group Course Record Holder - Holyoke Elks 8K
