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.

Scott W. - 1:30 pacer

Scott started running shortly after graduating college to lose weight and become more active. At first it was a solo activity with the occasional race to booster motivation and the natural desire to get faster. Starting in 2016 he really got involved with the running community joining in group runs and feeding off the groups' love of running. Completed first 140.6 triathlon in 2016, first 50k ultra in 2017 and Boston marathon in 2018. Having used pace groups successfully for many races to reach new PRs, he is excited to help other reach theirs.

1:35 SmartPace Teams

Chris C. - 1:35 pacer

Chris started running in 2012 as a way to be more active with his kids and lose weight. Since then - he has lost over 50lbs. Chris has run several marathons and countless half marathons and enjoys the friends he continues to meet along the way. The running community is a very close group, and Chris says it's fun to travel across country and run into people he's run with previously.

Shane W. - 1:35 pacer

Ten years ago Shane wondered whether he was even capable of crossing a marathon finish line. Just one race though, and he knew he would be back for more. To date he has qualified for Boston twice, with a half marathon PR of 1:21 and a 37:22 10k, discovering along the way a passion that motivates him in all areas of life. Shane enjoys the discipline and community that come from running, and looks forward to helping others on race day make the most of their training.

1:40 SmartPace Teams

Dalwyn H. - 1:40 pacer

Dalwyn has been an avid runner since the 8th grade. He's run numerous 5k's and 10k's. His first marathon was Chicago in 2004. He liked it so much, that he went on to run 30 more marathons all over the country. He has also run over 40 half marathons. Dalwyn loves to help others achieve their goals. Whether he's coaching his kids soccer, wrestling or track teams, or running a half or full marathon, he will have a smile and some words of encouragement for you.

Jessalyn S. - 1:40 pacer

Jessalyn is an ultra marathoner, 9x marathoner, 2x Boston Marathon runner, and sub 3 hour marathoner. You can usually find her pacing anywhere from a 1:35-1:50 half marathons at many of the local Kansas City area races. She loves to encourage others to push themselves and achieve their goals on race day.

1:45 SmartPace Teams

Tracy K. - 1:45 pacer

Tracy is an active runner and cyclist, who has been running since high school. He is in his 5th year as a pacer and really enjoys getting to know his pace groups and providing encouragement throughout the race. Tracy is an experienced runner having finished over 40 half marathons and multiple marathons. He’ll be there as a guide during the race and will help you make the most of your day.

Bren W. - 1:45 pacer

Bren runs for her physical and mental health, to strive to better herself every day, and to feel close to God. After beating stage 3 breast cancer, running reminds her that she is more than alive, she is grateful for every step! As a New York City and Boston marathon qualifier, multiple Ironman finisher, USAT All American, with a marathon PR of 3:14, half marathon PR of 1:35, Bren's passion for running is infectious to all around her. She is eager to help you believe the impossible is possible, help motivate you to reach your goals and enjoy the journey!

1:50 SmartPace Teams

Stephanie M. - 1:50 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!

Jeff M. - 1:50 pacer

Jeff ran through high school and college to cut weight for wrestling often running 30-50 miles per week. In 2009 he decided to focus on running completing his first half marathon and training for his first marathon. Jeff has completed 33 marathons, 4 50Ks and 1 100K. While striving for continuous improvement in his own running he has a passion for helping other runners achieve their goals.

1:55 SmartPace Teams

Erin K. - 1:55 pacer

Erin has completed dozens of half marathons and seven Marathons. Running is Erin’s workout of choice, self-care practice, and overall favorite activity out there. She will cheer you on during your race and happily share memories from past races, stories about her toddler and baby, and might even sing or dance if that’s your jam. Let’s get racing!

Nick W. - 1:55 pacer

Nick was always a runner, but during his first two decades on earth, he avoided races and instead ran on tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Upon moving (back to) Kansas City in 2014, he decided to complete a bucket list item and finish a half marathon. He finished faster than he ever thought possible and was hooked. Since then, he completed multiple races ranging from 5k to half marathon. He ran his best races using SmartPacing, including his most recent half marathon PR. He looks forward to helping you reach your goals whether it's your first race or your 100th!

2:00 SmartPace Teams

Scott K. - 2:00 pacer

Scott is a seasoned pacer with a background in endurance sports. He has completed dozens of half marathons, multiple full marathons, and also enjoys cycling and triathlon. Scott began running in high school cross country, which sparked a lifelong passion. Scott lives in Kansas City with his wife and two teenage boys. He enjoys the opportunity to explore the outdoors, seek adventures, and connect with fellow runners.

Cory S. - 2:00 pacer

Cory began running seriously in 2010 when he was introduced to triathlons. First a sprint, then olympic, then half Ironman and eventually the full Ironman. Sprinkle in some half and full marathons, and running has become a rhythm of life; including a weekly early Sunday morning run of 10+ miles. His running highlight was being able to run the final 10 miles of IMFL (2021) with his daughter (who was 21 at the time) and crossing the finish line together. He now desires to be a source of encouragement and inspiration for others in reaching their goals. We can do this! Let's go!!

2:05 SmartPace Teams

Dawna G. - 2:05 pacer

Dawña started running over 25 years ago to get in shape. She signed up to run her first marathon in January of 2003 and was hooked. She is currently training for her 43rd marathon (and 30th state.) She ran her first and only (so far) 50 mile race in March of 2021 and her first 50K in April of 2022. She is looking forward to running with you and helping you get to the finish line!

John M. - 2:05 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.

2:10 SmartPace Teams

Brian H. - 2:10 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!

Jenny R. - 2:10 pacer

Jenny has been running for over 35 years and has completed 45 marathons in 42 states (Boston 3x) with a goal to run one in every state. She has paced over 30 half-marathons and enjoys helping other runners reach their goals. Jenny believes you can achieve anything with patience, perseverance and hard work! In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hanging out with friends and family including her husband, 2 daughters and dog Coco. Jenny's favorite quote is: "There are no slow runners! You're faster than everyone on the couch!" 🤪 Jenny is energetic, motivating and a little crazy! She likes to have fun and make memories while running, so hopefully this race is a story to remember! 🥇

2:15 SmartPace Teams

Jim S. - 2:15 pacer

Jim has been an avid runner for the past 15+ years. He has completed over 30+ marathons, including Boston eleven times, completing all six World Majors, multiple half marathons and 5ks. Jim enjoys pacing as he can share various tips and stories he has gathered over the years. He will help you reach your goal while enjoying the journey on race day!

Andrea W. - 2:15 pacer

Andrea started running to stay in shape after high school. She started meeting up to run with other mom's of young kids after her youngest was born. Those friends encouraged her to sign up for races. She did her first half marathon in 2003 and first full in 2004. Since then, she has completed numerous half marathons and 22 full marathons including Boston! She hopes to help others share in the joy of setting and achieving their running goals through pacing!

2:20 SmartPace Teams

Michael D. - 2:20 pacer

Michael discovered running on the way to recovering a healthy lifestyle several years ago. In 2017 he ran his first 1/2 marathon and fell in love with the miles. From there he went on to race or run at least a couple marathons each year and multitudes of 1/2 marathons. He is know for his joyful smile, playful banter, cheesy singing, cart wheel finishes and love for running and runners and finds great joy in encouraging and cheering others to successful completions in their races. Loud proud and ready to run!

Kirby W. - 2:20 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!

2:25 SmartPace Teams

Brent B. - 2:25 pacer

Brent has been running long distances since graduating from college in 2010. He has raced in 8 half marathons and 11 full marathons. His favorite races include the Kansas City Marathon and Hospital Hill Half Marathon. While his natural personality is on the quiet, reserved side, Brent has no problem getting loud encouraging and motivating others to get through a tough workout, he gets plenty of practice at it as the co-leader for November Project Kansas City, a free fitness organization that meets year round every Wednesday at the Liberty Memorial. Brent's fitness goals for 2019 included becoming a pacer (check it off the list!) and also running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. in the Fall. See you on race day!!

Nichole H. - 2:25 pacer

Nichole started running about eight years ago and joined in the triathlon scene shortly after. She has completed numerous road and trail races ranging from the 5k to full marathon (plus a super short ultra) distances. Nichole has also completed triathlons of various distances from sprint to several Ironman 70.3. She completed her first full Ironman in 2021! Nichole is the mother of two, former collegiate softball player, coaches multiple sports, and is married to a coach. She enjoys running and training with friends. Her goal is to have fun and help runners in her group meet their personal goals.

2:30 SmartPace Teams

Sara A. - 2:30 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.

Wael S. - 2:30 pacer

Wael has been running since 2008. He has completed several ultra trail races, several half marathons and full marathons. He enjoys trail running with the Kansas City Trail Nerds. Wael completed three 100 mile ultra runs with a sub-24 hour finish in Feb, 2014.

2:35 SmartPace Teams

Sean B. - 2:35 pacer

After years of wrestling in junior high, high school and college Sean needed to find a way to stay active and compete. He spent several years trying different things out. He has run in 3 full marathons, over 80 half marathons, over 100 5K's, multiple 10K's, a triathalon, duathalons, trail racing, mountain bike racing, adventure racing and obstacle racing. He competed in 4 Tough Mudders, 4 Spartan Races and many smaller obstacle races. In 2014 he got back into road races because his 6 year old wanted to do some races with him. Pacing is one of his favorite things to do and he looks forward to meeting all the awesome new people every time he paces.

Shekita R. - 2:35 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!

2:40 SmartPace Teams

Lauren A. - 2:40 pacer

Since running her first 5k in fifth grade, Lauren has been passionate about running. Competing in track and cross country in school, Lauren now regularly runs in half and full marathons. She completed her eitght full marathon at Chicago. Training includes a mix of running, crossfitting, swimming and HIIT classes. She loves to stay active and occasionally participates in triathlons and mud runs. Lauren can't wait to share her love for running with you and is way to excited to help you have a great race!

Victor R. - 2:40 pacer

Victor's dad brought home Springsteen's "Born to Run" album and that inspired him to run. That was 1975 and he's been running since. Running was also a way for a teenager to connect with his dad. Victor's dad ran 50 states before it was cool. It's not on Victor's radar to run 50 states, but what gets him to lace up his shoes is helping others achieve their running goals. That's his focus. He loves to pace and makes the run about the runners. Although he's lousy at math, he can figure out pace times and remembers the advise the great Billy Rodgers gave him, "Run steady for your runners!"

2:45 SmartPace Teams

Kim C. - 2:45 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.

Tom M. - 2:45 pacer

Tom ran track and cross-country in high school and mostly 10K’s during and after college. After a couple decades of work and family obligations his physician told him to exercise. Running was familiar and races provided measures of progress. He’s run over 40 marathons, including Boston, Chicago, New York, Berlin, and London along with local marathons, half marathons, 10 and 5K’s. He experienced the advantages of the SmartPacing system and is delighted to share that with you, whether this is a first race, a PR attempt, or a comeback race. He will ease you into an efficient pace, going slow in uphills and faster in downhills, along with strategic walk breaks at aid stations. He’ll encourage you, distract you, and entertain you to your goal. He has paced numerous races over several years and enjoyed helping runners achieve their goals.

2:50 SmartPace Teams

Kari J. - 2:50 pacer

Kari went from couch potato to marathon runner in 6 months and has never looked back! She is the first to tell you if she can run a marathon, any fool can! She has successfully completed 25+ marathons, hundreds of half-marathons, and the Goofy Challenge. She has also earned the title of "Ironman" in August 2014 when she successfully completed the Inaugural Boulder Ironman. Her passion is coaching people to the finish, whether it be their 1st event or their 100th. Kari's goal is to get you to the finish line with a smile on your face and to make every mile memorable! Her favorite running quote is "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start".

Sarah N. - 2:50 pacer

Sarah is a mother of 4 boys, 2 of which will run with her sometimes. She has always liked running and became disciplined in her running in 2022. Since then she has ran over a dozen half marathons and her first marathon. Sarah has used pacers and loved the motivation and help from them. She decided to pace to be apart of helping others achieve their goals.

2:55 SmartPace Teams

Ziva P. - 2:55 pacer

Ziva Patt-Rappaport is a seasoned runner of more than 20 years! She started running in her 20s inspired by her big sister, 20 years older and yet faster runner. She started Running 5K's, then 10K then half marathons. One time, when an old boyfriend put her down for running "only" half marathons but not full, she decided to sign up for a full marathon. That was 16 years ago (and dumped said boyfriend, needless to say). She has run several other marathons since. She has even completed a half Iron Man 70.3 - 1.2 miles swim, 56 mile bike, and a half marathon run. Running has been a constant in Ziva's life, keeping her sane through marriage, child bearing, career changing, and otherwise.

Carmen R. - 2:55 pacer

Carmen started running in 2014 when she set a new year's resolution of completing her first half marathon. Since then, she has completed several half marathons and 2 full marathons. Carmen is an active member of the Kansas City Track Club. She leads the half marathon training sessions on Saturdays and enjoys helping runners get ready for Spring and Fall races, whether it's completing their first ones or helping them PR. Carmen can't wait to meet you at the starting line!

3:00 SmartPace Teams

Allison K. - 3:00 pacer

Allison started running in 2012 after a friend suggested a 4 mile race that was 6 months away. She began with the couch to 5k program and never intended to run anything more than that race but she got hooked on running. Within 4 months after the race, she ran her first 10k and within another 3 months, she ran her first half marathon. In October 2017, she ran her first marathon. Her passion is the half marathon distance though. Allison has incorporated running into her busy lifestyle. She is a full-time healthcare worker and mom to three elementary school aged children. Running has given her a sense of belonging with a community of friends. She hopes to share her enthusiasm with other runners as she helps them reach their goals.

Bethany L. - 3:00 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.

3:10 SmartPace Teams

Penny T. - 3:10 pacer

Penny's started out as a race volunteer turned runner in 2011. Penny got more serious with running in 2016 and has run over 30 marathons, as well as three 50k and two 50 milers. She has also completed over 135 half marathons, pacing over 30 races. She loves talking running/races and looks forward encouraging others to help reach their goals using the run/walk intervals Galloway method.

3:20 SmartPace Teams

Jessica L. - 3:20 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.

3:30 SmartPace Teams

Lisa P. - 3:30 pacer

Lisa started training in earnest with a local running group in the summer of 2013 after being lapped by a chihuahua at the Plaza Dog N Jog. She has completed numerous 5 and 10K’s, 20+ half marathons, 2 marathons, and a 50K. Her mantra is “life is too short not to have fun”. She looks forward to helping others reach their goal of finishing a half marathon using the Galloway run/walk method resulting in a positive experience on race day.

Manna C. - 3:30 pacer

Manna started out racewalking with the Heartland Race Walking Club in June 2018 at age 52 to fill a gap after her son went off to university. She qualified for Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM and placed second in both 1000M and 5000M events the following year. She found the Galloway run/walk technique in January 2019 and the rest is history. Since then, Manna has completed 12 half marathons, 4 marathons, 3 ultra marathons and numerous virtual half and marathon distances due to the pandemic. She hopes to share her experience and encourage others as they reach for their running goals.

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Robert S. - 1:30 pacer