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Gobbler Grind Marathon - 11/24/2024

Words to run by

"Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win." Tom Fleming's Boston Marathon Training Motto

Meet your Pacers for
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Half Marathon Pacers: 4 mile - 28 mins (7:00 pace) 4 mile - 30 mins (7:30 pace) 4 mile - 32 mins (8:00 pace) 4 mile - 34 mins (8:30 pace) 4 mile - 36 mins (9:00 pace) 4 mile - 38 mins (9:30 pace) 4 mile - 40 mins (10:00 pace) 4 mile - 42 mins (10:30 pace) 4 mile - 44 mins (11:00 pace) 4 mile - 46 mins (11:30 pace) 4 mile - 48 mins (12:00 pace) 4 mile - 50 mins (12:30 pace) 4 mile - 52 mins (13:00 pace) 4 mile - 54 mins (13:30 pace) 4 mile - 56 mins (14:00 pace)

4 Mile SmartPace Team

4 mile - 28 mins (7:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Tracy K. - 4 mile - 28 mins (7:00 pace) 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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:35:00

4 mile - 30 mins (7:30 pace) SmartPace Teams

Scott K. - 4 mile - 30 mins (7:30 pace) 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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:32

4 mile - 32 mins (8:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Jeremy V. - 4 mile - 32 mins (8:00 pace) pacer

Jeremy Vrentas has lived in the Kansas City area his whole life. He just picked up running almost 10 years ago in hopes to do get better every day. Since then he has completed over 27 Full marathons. He also along with just running does Triathlons. " I love running and helping other runners hit and achieve their big goals" - Jeremy
Half Marathon PR: 1:27

4 mile - 34 mins (8:30 pace) SmartPace Teams

Stephanie M. - 4 mile - 34 mins (8:30 pace) 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

4 mile - 36 mins (9:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Marvin M. - 4 mile - 36 mins (9:00 pace) pacer

Marvin has been pacing for over 10 years and has been running since the 1970's. His first marathon was the Kansas City Macy's Marathon in 1981 and first half was Hospital Hill in 1979. He has run 30+ marathons and a collection of ultra's including the Leadville 100. Marvin loves motivating runners and will help you dig deep. "It's all about the Pace"
Half Marathon PR: 1:26

4 mile - 38 mins (9:30 pace) SmartPace Teams

Brian H. - 4 mile - 38 mins (9:30 pace) 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

4 mile - 40 mins (10:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Erin K. - 4 mile - 40 mins (10:00 pace) 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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:48

4 mile - 42 mins (10:30 pace) SmartPace Teams

Kirby W. - 4 mile - 42 mins (10:30 pace) 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

4 mile - 44 mins (11:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Cristal B. - 4 mile - 44 mins (11:00 pace) 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

4 mile - 46 mins (11:30 pace) SmartPace Teams

Gay P. - 4 mile - 46 mins (11:30 pace) pacer

Gay started running as a little girl and hasn't stopped since! She paces or races in multiple events every year. She is crazy enough to have run up a mountain at the Pikes Peak Ascent three times. She is a wellness physician in private practice and serves as a race physician for several races in the region. She's run Brew to Brew as a soloist, covering over 47 miles in one day. As an internal medicine physician, her personal goal nowadays is to encourage others to exercise and get healthy. She's a veteran pacer and her SmartPace strategy includes warming up in the first two miles, taking advantage of downhills and using even effort on the uphills. Be prepared to sing and have some fun shenanigans. Look for the braids!
Half Marathon PR: 1:45

4 mile - 48 mins (12:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Mindi F. - 4 mile - 48 mins (12:00 pace) 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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:55:45

4 mile - 50 mins (12:30 pace) SmartPace Teams

Kim C. - 4 mile - 50 mins (12:30 pace) 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

4 mile - 52 mins (13:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Jessica L. - 4 mile - 52 mins (13:00 pace) 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

4 mile - 54 mins (13:30 pace) SmartPace Teams

Penny T. - 4 mile - 54 mins (13:30 pace) 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.
Half Marathon PR: 2:26

4 mile - 56 mins (14:00 pace) SmartPace Teams

Lisa P. - 4 mile - 56 mins (14:00 pace) 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.
Half Marathon PR: 2:38

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