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: 1:22

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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:21

1:35 SmartPace Teams

Jeff M. - 1:35 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 32 marathons, 4 50K and 1 100K. While striving for continuous improvement in his own running he has a passion for helping other runners achieve their goals.
Half Marathon PR: 1:26

Jessalyn S. - 1:35 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

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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:31

Xiaolin L. - 1:40 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

1:45 SmartPace Teams

Scott S. - 1:45 pacer

Scott started running several years ago as a new challenge and way to stay fit. He runs all distances from 5K to marathon as well as triathlons from Sprint to full Ironman but seems to find himself doing marathons the most. As your pacer you can expect very consistent splits and a well planned race.
Half Marathon PR: 1:27

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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:35

1:50 SmartPace Teams

Tracy K. - 1:50 pacer

Tracy has been a runner since high school and also enjoys cycling and triathlon. He has finished multiple marathons, half-marathons, and triathlons.
Half Marathon PR: 1:35:00

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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:33

1:55 SmartPace Teams

Morgan B. - 1:55 pacer

Morgan has enjoyed running since middle school and in high school was All-State as a freshman. After college, Morgan was looking for something to fill her competitive spirit and started racing 5ks,10ks and half marathons. Morgan has completed 10 half marathons and is always looking for the next challenge. She completed her first marathon spring of 2022. More marathons and half marathons are on the books this fall with an ultimate goal of qualifying for Boston. Morgan has run with pacers for several races and has thrived using the Smart Pacing strategy. She looks forward to helping you meet your running goals and having fun along the way. Let’s get running!
Half Marathon PR: 1:35

Scott K. - 1:55 pacer

Scott has been running since high school cross country and also enjoys cycling and triathlon. He has completed numerous half-marathons, marathons, and trail runs. He lives in the Kansas City area with his wife and two boys.
Half Marathon PR: 1:32

2:00 SmartPace Teams

Mark G. - 2:00 pacer

Mark is an avid lifelong runner, pacer, and cross country coach who has been pacing for more than a decade now. Mark's current racing schedule focuses around full marathons, though he has also completed around fifty halves, and countless 5K's, 10K's, and odd-distance races. Mark loves racing and pacing equally, and gets recharged by supporting runners by helping them reach their goals as a pacer. Presently, Mark is completing full marathons in all fifty states, and in the fall of 2023 he set a new PR in two consecutive races. He's currently working on a blog post about how to PR in a marathon in which he'll share his experiences and training techniques, which will appear at markgudgel.com. When not running, Mark loves to travel and write. His most recent book focuses on the Napa Valley. The one prior, Think Higher Feel Deeper, is about teaching about the Holocaust, and he is currently working on a second book about the Napa Valley and completing a study on Holocaust education in the United States. In 2022, Mark ran the #KandaharMarathon to support Afghan refugees. His latest aspirations are to begin guiding runners for Achilles International, and to coach in the Special Olympics. You can learn more and connect with Mark at MarkGudgel.com Mark lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife, Sonja, and their two children, Titus and Zooey.
Half Marathon PR: 1:40.41

Megan D. - 2:00 pacer

Megan has been running for most of her life. She ran her first 5K race in 2010 and caught the running bug soon after. She has completed over 45 half marathons and four full marathons. Megan has always enjoyed the social aspect of running and working out with friends. She is looking forward to helping others achieve their goals with Smart Pacing and can't wait to cross the finish line with you!
Half Marathon PR: 1:35

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!
Half Marathon PR: 01:41

Wendy G. - 2:05 pacer

Wendy has always had a love for running but didn't get serious about it till 2010. She is a wife with three boys and five grandchildren. Wendy has run several half and full marathons even enjoys racing 5K's. Since her youth she has had a dream to Boston Qualify and after some heartbreaks from injuries and breast cancer she finally Boston Qualified in 2018. She finally made it in person for Boston in Oct 2021 after having to run Boston 2020 virtual. Wendy's motto is "Never Give Up". She looks forward to meeting others and helping them reach their goals/dreams.
Half Marathon PR: 1:38:17

2:10 SmartPace Teams

Jenny R. - 2:10 pacer

Jenny has been running for over 30 years and has completed 45 marathons in 40 states (Boston 3x) with a goal to run one in every state. She has paced over 25 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 when running, so you may get a laugh or two if you join her pace group! 😂
Half Marathon PR: 1:35

Evan B. - 2:10 pacer

Evan began distance running in 2010 when he started training for his first half marathon. Since then, he has completed 2 full marathons and 7 more halves. Evan is new to pacing and is hoping to deliver a great experience for those aiming to finish very close to their time goals.
Half Marathon PR: 1:35

2:15 SmartPace Teams

Eric S. - 2:15 pacer

Eric has been running for over 15 years. One aspect Eric enjoys about running is meeting other runners in the community; they understand what's it's like to have a crazy addiction for running and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eric also enjoys helping and encouraging runners achieve their goals. Eric has completed multiple half marathons, 40 marathons, 3 50 milers and a 100 miles and he is confident that you will reach your goal when you pace with him. Eric will be using the Smart Pacing strategy to ensure a successful race.
Half Marathon PR: 1:32

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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:39

2:20 SmartPace Teams

Brian H. - 2:20 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

Andrea W. - 2:20 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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:41

2:25 SmartPace Teams

Philip B. - 2:25 pacer

Phil Bennett has been an active runner in the greater Kansas City area since 2013, participating in a variety of events in and around the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Phil has a personal goal to run a half marathon in every state. Phil looks forward to each opportunity to help runners reach their goals - whether they are running their first race, 100th race, or anywhere in between.
Half Marathon PR: 1:28

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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:53

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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:43

Tyler A. - 2:30 pacer

After picking up running in college, Tyler has completed 14 marathons and too many half marathons to count. He is on a quest to complete a marathon in all 50 states (...maybe so far WI, AZ, OK, MO, AR, KS, TN, GA, MN, TX, GA, IA, MS, NE). From Seinfeld quotes, dogs, traveling, music and movies, you'll be sure to find something to talk about within a few miles. Otherwise he'll just give you running advice.
Half Marathon PR: 1:29

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 75 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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:40

Sarah T. - 2:35 pacer

Sarah started running April 1st, 2016 to lose some weight and feel better about herself. She soon learned that running not only made her feel better about herself, but about her life in general! After her first Half Marathon in May of 2016 - She was hooked. She has completed numerous races of all distances up to full marathons. What she lacks in speed she makes up with love of the sport! She can't wait to help encourage others to meet their goals and convince more people to join the running world!
Half Marathon PR: 1:51

2:40 SmartPace Teams

Kalletta C. - 2:40 pacer

Lettie was a NCAA Div 1 rower for the KU Jayhawks. Several years after graduation, she decided to get back into competitive athletics, and picked up running and triathlon. She is a USAT All-American, competing in local and national events. Lettie enjoys pacing for the opportunity to encourage others and help them achieve their goals they have worked so hard to accomplish.
Half Marathon PR: 1:28

Rebecca R. - 2:40 pacer

Rebecca started running to stay in shape for tennis and found a love for running ever since. Though setting a certain pace is important, she also just enjoys the experience of meeting people while running and getting to know them. When she isn’t running, she enjoys spending time with her son and husband.
Half Marathon PR: 1:56

2:45 SmartPace Teams

Leah E. - 2:45 pacer

A "retired" collegiate water polo player, Leah began running in 2009 when she realized she was ready for a new challenge in life. She successfully ran her first half marathon in 2010 with the help of a fabulous SmartPacer and has embraced the philosophy of start slow/finish strong ever since. She favors the full marathon distance but is happy to run any distance as long as she has someone to chat with over the miles. Leah believes that anyone can be a runner and that a mile is a mile no matter how fast (or slow) it's run. She looks forward to meeting you on your 13.1 mile journey together!
Half Marathon PR: 1:56

Sarav K. - 2:45 pacer

Sarav has started running long distances since 2008. He has run 100 full marathons in 50 states and 50+ half marathons. Sarav enjoys pacing marathons and half marathons and looks forward to motivating runners and helping them achieve their personal goal times while having fun along the way.
Half Marathon PR: 1:44:50

2:50 SmartPace Teams

Katie A. - 2:50 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

Kim C. - 2:50 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 44 half marathons and over 35 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

2:55 SmartPace Teams

Kelly P. - 2:55 pacer

Kelly has been pacing half and full marathons since 2009. She follows the Smart Pacing philosophy - starting out slow to warm up, taking it easy on the uphills, taking advantage of the downhills, and walking through every aid station to fully hydrate. She is fully focused on helping each runner achieve their race goal while having fun along the way. Her goal is to have her runners cross the finish line ahead of her with a smile on their face!
Half Marathon PR: 1:59:13

Nancy M. - 2:55 pacer

Nancy has been running since 2014, and has run 3 marathons, numerous half marathons, as well as some 5Ks and 10Ks. In October 2022, she completed her first 50K. As someone who always "knew" she couldn't run, she is happy to be able to help others achieve their goals, especially first-timers. She is a strong advocate of taking planned walk breaks. She looks forward to running with you!
Half Marathon PR: 2:18

3:00 SmartPace Teams

Laura B. - 3:00 pacer

Laura's first 5k was in 2010 and then first half marathon in 2012. Since then she has completed 50+ Half Marathons and another 20+ 5k/10ks. She loves the post-run feeling after every race and getting to experience that feeling with first timers makes it even better! Laura has paced many friends to a successful finish and enjoys the full race experience. Steady pace, walk through each aid station, joking and smiling are all part of pacing with Laura. Laura knows we are all stronger than we think and gently encourages everyone to keep moving forward. "You can do it!"
Half Marathon PR: 1:57

Tom M. - 3:00 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.
Half Marathon PR: 1:39

3:10 SmartPace Teams

Jessica L. - 3:10 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

Bethany L. - 3:10 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, and random distance races along with 8 half marathons and 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. This is her first year pacing half marathons, and she is excited to jump in, cheer on, and help new friends meet their goals.
Half Marathon PR: 1:56

3:20 SmartPace Teams

Lori A. - 3:20 pacer

Lori is the mother to 3 children and began running long distances while a graduate student in St. Louis. Since her first marathon in 2001, she's run 8 marathons and many other shorter distance races. She recently has decided to tackle a new goal, ultramarathons, after completing the Market to Market 50K in October 2013. Her first 50 miler is in April 2015. She loves her training runs when her children and husband can join her on their bikes. Lori is looking forward to helping other achieve their running goals!
Half Marathon PR: 1:56

Matt A. - 3:20 pacer

Growing up I hated running. I'm a bigger guy and running was just not fun. I never ran any races until I started dating my wife 23 years ago and at first it was just 5ks or fun runs/walks. I ran my first half-marathon in 2014 and learned while training what my comfortable pace was for training and that made all the difference. I have run 5 half-marathons, over a dozen 10k's and a 21-mile trail race as well as many other smaller distance races over the past 10 years. I am new to pacing, but looking forward to helping others meet their goals!
Half Marathon PR: 2:19:39

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.
Half Marathon PR: 2:38

Katrina J. - 3:30 pacer

Katrina has always loved playing team sports but decided to start running in 2008. She ran her first marathon in 2009 and uses marathons, and half marathons, as a way to vacation to new places across the country. She has also participated in a few sprint triathlons, trail runs and finished her 1st 50k in the fall. She is a certified running coach that works with a local women's group to encourage them to get active and healthy. Whatever the distance, and whatever the pace, she enjoys the fellowship of running with other people.
Half Marathon PR: 2:01

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