Robert Stocklaufer is a 24 year old runner who recently qualified for the Boston marathon! He spent 6 years in the Army National Guard where he discovered running. That is when he made the decision to become the fastest runner for his units PT test which he accomplished by running 2 miles in 10:34. He now has a Marathon PR of 2:43:24 when he placed 2nd overall at Revel Rockies marathon in Colorado.

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Anil S. - 0:30 pacer

Anil absolutely loves running. He took up running as a drunken challenge over Octoberfest and has been a fan of the sport since. He started running in 2018 and is trying to give back to the community by pacing others to their PBs. His 5K PR is 19:49 and Half PR is 1:33:01. Here is his Strava profile is you want to keep up with his runs as he leads up to a race: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5556552

0:32 SmartPace Teams

Stephanie M. - 0:32 pacer

Stephanie started running for fun and as a way to keep in shape in between weekend soccer games. She signed up for her first half in 2012, and became hooked on distance running. She has run everything from a 5k to a 50k. She enjoys recovery runs with her dachshunds Riley and Norman. She has ran 44 (and counting)full marathons to date, including 7 consecutive Boston Marathons! She looks forward to helping people meet personal running goals, while making the marathon experience a great one!

0:34 SmartPace Teams

Brian H. - 0:34 pacer

Brian began running only several years ago in 2015. In that year, he ran his 1st 5K and soon after that, fell in love with running. Since then, he's ran many more 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons, and 2 Full Marathons. He really finds enjoyment in running and that has brought him success, achieving multiple PRs the last couple years. He hopes to pass along the enjoyment and success he achieves in running to the pace group he's with any given day. He wants his runners to think positively. To embrace the race. If you think you can do it, you will do it!

0:36 SmartPace Teams

Paige L. - 0:36 pacer

Paige started running casually in 2007 and ran her first half marathon in 2012 and hasn't looked back! Paige has run countless 5ks, 10ks, Half Marathons, and 6 Full Marathons. Paige is passionate about running and loves to encourage others in their fitness goals as well. She is looking forward to running with you!

0:38 SmartPace Teams

Jessi C. - 0:38 pacer

Jessi started running in 8th grade and all throughout high school, unfortunately didn’t continue after though. After having kids though she had the urge to run some races and her first half marathon which was hospital hill! She achieved her goal time because of pacers and knew one day she also wanted to be a pacer. Few years later she did her second half marathon and her third with her brother. Helping her brother finish his first half was the best feeling to her! Then and there she KNEW she had to be a pacer! She is so excited to help others achieve their goals and make the race as fun as possible! She’ll be joking around and cheering you on!

0:40 SmartPace Teams

Becki T. - 0:40 pacer

Becki is a passionate runner who loves sharing her joy in the sport with others. As a mom of 6 kiddos she often tells people, "If I can do it, you absolutely can!" Becki will encourage and motivate you to get that desired time, pushing you through the discomfort and reminding you that this is what you've trained for!

0:42 SmartPace Teams

Mindi F. - 0:42 pacer

Mindi started running as an adult for exercise but started adding some distance in 2013 with her first half marathon. Since then she has run several half marathons and 7 full marathons. She enjoys meeting running friends for early morning miles or taking her black lab out for some miles. She is married to a marathon runner and has two energetic boys who play sports. Her family motivates her to stay active. Pacing gives her an opportunity to give back to the running community where she’s found inspiration throughout the years.

0:44 SmartPace Teams

Sara A. - 0:44 pacer

Sara has mastered running and talking at the same time through her routine early morning runs with friends. She has run over 75 half marathons starting 22 years ago. Her most memorable race has been the Hood to Coast relay in Oregon. Sara enjoys the challenge of half marathons without the intense training of a full marathon. Her favorite races are those running with her daughter. Sara's tip today is to stick with the pacing splits for the first few miles, and then you can plow forward later to beat the pacer. It is always tempting to surge forward at the start of the race. Sara is looking forward to helping you reach your race goal and to enjoy the experience along the way.

0:46 SmartPace Teams

Bethany L. - 0:46 pacer

Bethany has been running since 2018. She decided to sign up for a 5k for a good cause, did some minor training, and completed it without walking. Considering she couldn't run a quarter mile before this small training, this was huge progress. This launched her into her distance running journey. If others could set big goals and run fun races, then so could she. Since then, Bethany has run numerous 5k, 10k, half marathons, random distance races along with her first full marathon back in November 2023. She has had wonderful family and friends along her journey that have encouraged her to be better, train smarter, and dream big. One of those dreams was becoming a pacer. She never imagined herself becoming a pacer but being the encourager and goal setter she is, this seemed like the perfect fit. She loved being able to jump in, cheer on, and help new friends meet their goals.

0:48 SmartPace Teams

Kim C. - 0:48 pacer

Kim started running to lose the "baby weight" after her youngest turned 2. She fell in love with running, especially the half-marathon when she completed her first half (The KCM Half) in October of 2012. She enjoyed the race experience so much that she completed her second half just 4 weeks later. Since starting, Kim has completed 71 half marathons and over 50 5K & 10K runs and is a member of Half Fanatics. Kim's goal is to run to have fun and enjoy the journey.

0:50 SmartPace Teams

Ryne B. - 0:50 pacer

Ryne has always enjoyed running since he was young; however, he fell in love with distance running in 2016, when he ran his first half marathon. Since 2016, Ryne has ran over 25 half marathons and 10 marathons. Besides running, another way that Ryne like to keep in shape is by doing crossfit. When Ryne is not training for his next race, he works as an accountant and officiating softball, baseball, and basketball.

0:52 SmartPace Teams

Amy K. - 0:52 pacer

Losing a parent at a young age from Heart Disease to fighting obesity I have found a love for running and triathlons. From barely able to walk down the hall without feeling out of breath to running half and full marathons and participating in triathlons I have gotten years of my life back. I enjoy supporting and empowering others along my journey. If you want to succeed make a plan, set a goal and put one foot in front of the other. Anything is possible.

0:54 SmartPace Teams

Mary G. - 0:54 pacer

Mary found a love for running with her local running club in Little Rock, AR. Before long she found herself not just enjoying a beer with them but running races with them. Mary has done some fun races like the nighttime Dam Run and a few mud run 5Ks. She really didn’t get into half marathons until she moved to Kansas in 2010. Motivated by a goal to lose baby weight and take her twins on a Disney adventure, Mary and her husband finished The Goofy Challenge at Disney in Florida in January 2016. Hooked on Challenges, they signed up for the Gauntlet Challenge and Coast to Coast Challenge that same November at Disney in California. They’ve signed up for the Heartland 39.3 Challenges pretty much every year after that. They also enjoyed the Sweet 16 Series in KC while it lasted. Mary has also recently tried out the Heartland 30K Series. After befriending another pacer and hearing how rewarding pacing is, Mary wanted to try it and help out others with their race.

0:56 SmartPace Teams

Sharon J. - 0:56 pacer

Sharon started running after having 3 kids and was "bitten" by the marathon bug. Sharon has completed 24 marathons (her favorite marathons are the NY marathon, Big Sur marathon and the Chicago Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin marathon), the Disney Dopey 48.6 mile challenge, One 50k, more than 200 half marathons locally, across the country and internationally, is a "Double Agent" (member of both the Half Fanatics and Marathon Maniacs national running clubs), KC Express Member, Team Beef member, Black Girls Run member, National Association of Black Marathoners member and a member of the 100 half marathon club. She looks forward to helping others reach their goals and possibly sharing the thrill of crossing the finish line with those that are new to running half marathons. Sharon uses a Galloway run/walk strategy which will allows for a fun, comfortable, strong finish.

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