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Gobbler Grind Marathon - 11/24/2024

Words to run by

"Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed." Charles Schultz

Meet your Pacers for
Four on the 4th

Half Marathon Pacers: 0:28 0:30 0:32 0:34 0:36 0:38 0:40 0:42 0:44 0:46 0:48 0:50 0:52 0:54 0:56

Half Marathon SmartPace Teams

0:28 SmartPace Teams

Robert S. - 0:28 pacer

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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:19

0:30 SmartPace Teams

Jessalyn S. - 0:30 pacer

Jessalyn is an ultra marathoner, 5x marathoner, 2x Boston Marathon runner, and sub 1:30 half-marathoner. She is new to pacing in 2023, but is excited to help others meet their race goals. Her philosophy is to keep a comfortably hard pace, stay consistent, and of course enjoy the race!
Half Marathon PR: 1:28:49

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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:33

0:34 SmartPace Teams

Xiaolin L. - 0:34 pacer

Xiaolin was passion about running in high school and college, and he started running again when his son Sihan went to college in 2012. He is an avid runner who has completed over 15 marathons in three counties. His goal is to run all world marathon majors in near future and become a six star runner. Xiaolin has paced the Garmin Marathon, Lincoln Marathon, and Kansas City Marathon a couple of times using the Smart Pacing strategy.
Half Marathon PR: 1:27

0:36 SmartPace Teams

Brian H. - 0:36 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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:38

0:38 SmartPace Teams

John M. - 0:38 pacer

John started running in 2014 as an inexpensive way of getting in shape. It quickly became his passion as he moved from 5k's to 10k's to half marathons to full marathons. John has participated in 10 half marathons and 7 full marathons. He achieved his long held goal of running the Boston Marathon in 2022. His goal in any race is to have fun and enjoy the atmosphere and surroundings. Pacers have helped him achieve PR's and a BQ in the past and he is excited for the opportunity to pay that forward.
Half Marathon PR: 1:33:08

0:40 SmartPace Teams

Kirby W. - 0:40 pacer

Kirby has been running since middle school when she started competing in track and field, she continued to run through college as a long sprinter and hurdler. After college she started with longer distance running and triathlons. She’s completed two Ironman 70.3 triathlons, 13 half marathons, and 3 full marathons. Kirby is excited to help runners of all abilities reach their goals!
Half Marathon PR: 1:54

0:42 SmartPace Teams

Katie A. - 0:42 pacer

Katie started running in summer of 2019 when her son was 2 and she had just gone through a divorce. She felt like she needed to have hobbies and to find herself again and running was the saving grace! She completed her first half marathon Fall 2019 during the KC Marathon running with the 2:40 pacers. 2 years later, she had her first pacing role, coming full circle and pacing the 2:40 half marathon group at the KC Marathon. No challenge is too small for Katie as she has taken on a 50k, as well as the Disney World Dopey Challenge (5k, 10k, Half, Full in 4 days) and The Princess Challenge (5k, 10k, half). She is currently training for her 6th marathon!
Half Marathon PR: 1:57

0:44 SmartPace Teams

Cristal B. - 0:44 pacer

Cristal LOVES pacing any distance from 5K to 26.2. A fitness instructor & born optimist, Cristal loves to run at a conversational pace, enjoying a walk break through each water station, with enough time to thank volunteers and high-five as many cheering kids along the course as possible. She believes anyone can run a half or full marathon with the right attitude and a little ambition, you've just got to run Smart & keep going. She recently completed her 50 states journey, and at her 50th state tied in Virtual Boston (Hartford CT - highly recommend if you are doing 50 states too!). She believes life is good - and it's even better when you run. She looks forward to meeting you & helping you cross the finish line exactly on time (or a little early
Half Marathon PR: 1:55

0:46 SmartPace Teams

Shekita R. - 0:46 pacer

Shekita started running in 2013 after a friend invited her to run in a local "Diva" 5K event. To date, she has completed numerous 5Ks/10Ks, over 20 half marathons and three marathons. Shekita's initial running experience ignited a strong passion and appreciation of the sport. Her positive experience using Pacers, during her first marathon, planted a seed to one day help others on their fitness journey. She genuinely enjoys observing spirited expressions as runners cross the finish line and is excited to cheer with you as you cross the line of SUCCESS!
Half Marathon PR: 1:57:43

0:48 SmartPace Teams

Amanda M. - 0:48 pacer

Amanda started running as a way to get in shape and lose the freshman 15 in 2017. She has completed multiple half marathons and one full marathon since then. Her hope is to help other runners achieve their goals through pacing and help others discover their love for running. Her ultimate goal is to qualify for Boston one day!
Half Marathon PR: 1:55

0:50 SmartPace Teams

Candy H. - 0:50 pacer

Candy's passion for running started in the 80's when she ran cross country and track in college. After graduating, she still had that competitive drive so she began racing triathlons. Her racing background includes over 100 triathlons/duathlons, Chicago and Boston marathons, numerous road races at different distances, and five duathlon world championships. Candy works as a wellness coach and fitness instructor so she brings her passion for running and health to those she leads. She is inspired by people wanting to get into the running world. She loves encouraging first timers and seeing athletes of all abilities push themselves simply to improve on from where they began.
Half Marathon PR: 1:47

0:52 SmartPace Teams

Kim C. - 0:52 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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:57

0:54 SmartPace Teams

Sharon J. - 0:54 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.
Half Marathon PR: 2:19

0:56 SmartPace Teams

Jessica L. - 0:56 pacer

Jessica started running in 2008 after her second son was born. She always admired runners but wasn't sure if she had what it takes. She quickly found out that you don't have to be an expert to put on those running shoes and just give it a try. Starting out with running 10 seconds at a time then walking and building up to running 30 seconds and then minutes, she was on her way to train for her first half marathon. "That experience of crossing the finish line makes you feel like you are on top of the world and can accomplish anything!" She has now ran over 25 half marathons and completed her 5th marathon in 2019. Jessica's passion for running has turned in to a way of life where she says "Running is good for the body, mind and soul". She looks forward to helping others reach their goals as they cross finish line together.
Half Marathon PR: 2:07

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