Matt started running cross country in high school after getting cut from the soccer team, and quickly fell in love with distance running. The camaraderie of group runs, the calm of a long solo run, and the thrill of racing are all integral parts of Matt's life. Matt has been a distance runner for 25 years, building up from 5k's to marathons and a couple ultras (not too many of those though!) Matt has completed over 90 half marathons and close to 80 marathons, and has paced over three dozen events. He is looking forward to helping people meet their goals as a pacer!
Half Marathon PR: 1:21

1:35 SmartPace Teams

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

Peter E. - 1:40 pacer

Peter Euler has lived in Kansas for over 25 years and ran in college at Hutchinson Community College and Pittsburg State University. He is an avid runner who has completed over 60 marathons in 42 states and hopes to complete one in all 50 states some day. He works as a civilian on Fort Leavenworth and has served over 20 years in the Kansas National Guard, deploying 4 times. He truly enjoys running and helping others learn to see the benefits of running and completing challenges.
Half Marathon PR: 1:11

1:45 SmartPace Teams

Ben B. - 1:45 pacer

Ben picked up running in college as a way to stay healthy and balance the stress of his class work. After his first half marathon in 2017, he’s caught the “race fever” and has participated in 10 half marathons and 3 full marathons. He enjoys the atmosphere that he gets to create when pacing races and helping everyone cross the finish line with a smile on their face!
Half Marathon PR: 1:33

Nam A. - 1:45 pacer

Nam started running back high school and he has been enjoying it ever since. He has ran countless 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and 5 full marathons to date. He has also done 3 triathlons. He enjoys runnning with others and making friends along way. He looks forward to making new friends and helping them achieve their goals
Half Marathon PR: 1:29

1:50 SmartPace Teams

Amanda F. - 1:50 pacer

Amanda started running in high school and then just kept doing it, realizing regular workouts brought a sense of strength and mental stability. The idea of racing took a lot longer, staring in 2010 with the 5K. Surrounded by a crowd of experienced running friends and encouragers, the stretch to a half marathon happened in 2012 followed shortly after by her first marathon in 2013. Amanda has continued pushing and stretching her definition of possible with a decade long goal of earning a BQ achieved on her 10th marathon in January 2023. Along the way, she has run more than half marathon's than she can count. She knows its not easy, it has its ups and downs, but loves nothing more than to support others in experiencing the joy of the hard earned accomplishment as well.
Half Marathon PR: 1:39:33

Kenny M. - 1:50 pacer

Kenny began running in high school, competing in both cross-country and track, as an alternative to playing football. He has been a runner ever since. Kenny ran at Northwest Missouri State University (Go Bearcats!!), before being sidelined by injury. After college, Kenny began running again to stay active, and to get in better shape. He has run over 500 races to date, including 68 marathons (PR of 2:50), and over 125 half marathons (PR of 1:20). Kenny believes the biggest mistake people can make is starting off too fast. He is looking forward to sharing his passion for running with others and helping them and encouraging them to reach their running goals. Through his high energy and motivation, Kenny is confident he can help you achieve your goal time. What does he enjoy about running? Helping people in reaching their goals, being active, and the camaraderie and atmosphere in the running community. Also, running allows him to eat lots of Peanut M&Ms (it's a mild addiction...ha) without too much guilt.
Half Marathon PR: 1:20

1:55 SmartPace Teams

Kevin G. - 1:55 pacer

Kevin is a half marathon pacing coach at Fleet Feet Tulsa who began running in March 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. After running his first half marathon in 2:28:03 in December 2020, he managed to trim nearly 45 minutes off his time in 16 months to achieve his current PR of 1:43:27 (April 2022). Kevin ran his first marathon in June 2023, completing Grandma's Marathon in 3:49:02 while achieving a negative split. Kevin is currently training for the T-Town Half Marathon (Tulsa), the OKC Memorial Marathon and Grandma's Marathon.
Half Marathon PR: 1:43:27

Carrie G. - 1:55 pacer

Carrie ran her first half marathon at Longview Lake in November of 2021. She surprised herself with a decent time so she decided to keep going and push herself! She’s found a group of friends to do long runs with, who encouraged her to do her first marathon in spring 2023. It went ok… so she signed up for 2 more that year! Her PR is 3:33 at Indianapolis 2023. She love to chat while she runs and tell jokes when she can. Looking forward to motivating runners to new PRs and personal goals!
Half Marathon PR: 1:35

2:00 SmartPace Teams

Lynn K. - 2:00 pacer

Running for more than 35 years including 53 marathons with 5 of those Boston Marathons. Have helped successfully pace several Half Marathoners in the 2:00-2:10 finish times and for many individuals striving to finish a race or a specific goal. Really enjoy the social aspect of running and take every opportunity to promote the participation in racing. I really enjoy encouraging other runners. I am the race director for the Pistol Pete 5K/10K race in Perkins. I will not only pace but give advice and encourage you during the race to make for a successful day!
Half Marathon PR: 1:35

Eric S. - 2:00 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

2:05 SmartPace Teams

Michael D. - 2:05 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!
Half Marathon PR: 1:37

Brett L. - 2:05 pacer

Brett is a runner and triathlete living in Olathe, Kansas. He grew up in Topeka, playing soccer and running track in high school. During college he began long distance running and soon after started biking and swimming. He's completed a number of distance races from 5k's to half marathons.
Half Marathon PR: 1:40:10

2:10 SmartPace Teams

Scott B. - 2:10 pacer

Scott started running again at the young age of 41 just to lose a few pounds and be in better health. Joined a local running club and after a few years of a mile here and a mile there he decided to try his first marathon in spring of 2014 and has been hooked since. Two years since the spring of 2014 he has completed many marathons and 50+ half marathons. His favorite thing about running is the camaraderie that runners share and helping others achieve their goals whether it be a first race, a PR or just enjoying a run with good company.
Half Marathon PR: 1:43

Hillary S. - 2:10 pacer

Hillary Susz is a distance runner who is passionate about adventure. Her training focuses on improving her ability to climb higher, run farther, and experience more magic and wonder in life and nature. In 2023, she had a podium finish at the Sander's Saunter and top 10 at the Hiawatha Trail Ultra. This year, she will take on new ultra distances on more challenging terrain, as well as cultivate a community of spirted runners through pacing.
Half Marathon PR: 1:50

2:15 SmartPace Teams

Chris S. - 2:15 pacer

Chris is still relatively new to this great sport but truly strives to achieve more than he ever dreamed he could have. He tackled the Time Traveler Half, Liberty Half, Hospital Hill Half, Rock Island Half, and The Garmin Kansas City Marathon within his first year, and hasn’t stopped loving this great community. He has ambitions for bigger and greater goals. Goals like helping others get to their goals.
Half Marathon PR: 1:47

Chad N. - 2:15 pacer

Chad did not start his running journey his 52nd birthday. He was challenged by a group of his church peers to complete the Rudolf Run in December 2018. Starting in October he attempted his first run and was only able to run to a light post and walk to the next one. After 2 months he was able to make the 5K in 29:51. During this time he noticed his weight was starting to drop and this became a huge motivator. The 5K progressed to the 10K, to the 15K and finally the Route 66 half marathon in 2019. During this year his weight dropped from 240 lbs to 190 lbs. After completeing the half he fell to the peer pressure to attempt a full marathon. At this point all his training was done on his own. He decided if a marathon was the goal he needed a training program and signed up with Fleet Feet Marathon in Training Program in the spring of 2020. It was during this time the passion of running with fellow runners became apart of who he is. He went from participant to coach and has been coaching for three years. This Stilly Half will be his first time pacing and he super excited to be apart of the 2:15 runners.
Half Marathon PR: 1:54

2:20 SmartPace Teams

Megan B. - 2:20 pacer

I’m excited to run together! The half marathon is my favorite race distance. We are going to have a great time and feel so proud. The journey is the reward!
Half Marathon PR: 1:56

Hien Frances T. - 2:20 pacer

Hien Frances starts running late more like in her adulthood, to be honest. She started running a few years back to stay in shape and be active. She signed up for her first 5k and loved it. She has been running numerous 5k, 10k and handful halfs and couple marathons. She believed in RUNNERS HELPING RUNNERs She is new to pacing and excited to help runner to achieve their running goal and have a good time on the course.
Half Marathon PR: 1:53

2:25 SmartPace Teams

Stephanie U. - 2:25 pacer

Stephanie started running in 2000 when a co-worker challenged her to run a marathon. Since then she has completed 40 marathons and +30 half marathons. Stephanie runs because she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her local running group - Running for the Hill of It - based in Lawrence, KS. Through this group, she has helped motivate several members to attempt their first half or full marathon. Stephanie is known to be very convincing to get others to attempt running a distance they never themselves thought possible - and be successful! Stephanie is an active mom of three daughters and works full time as a Physical Therapist. In her job and with her running community, Stephanie is always helping people reach their personal goals and does it with a smile!
Half Marathon PR: 1:55

Andrea H. - 2:25 pacer

Half Marathon PR: 1:55

2:30 SmartPace Teams

Tom M. - 2:30 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

Aron M. - 2:30 pacer

Aron started running several years ago lose weight and stay healthy. Did his first half and it went from there completing over 60 half marathons, 7 marathons, and 9 Ultra marathons. The distance is what drives. Pacing is a great opportunity to return the help he got over the years from more experienced runners. Cant wait to see you out there and hep you get a PR!
Half Marathon PR: 1:52:27

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

2:40 SmartPace Teams

Megan H. - 2:40 pacer

Megan is an adjunct professor at NWMSU and mother of 5 little ones ages 12, 9, 6, 3, and 20 months. Megan began running long distances in 2015 and quickly fell in love with the half marathon distance. Megan loves the way training and running keep her grounded and how it brings awesome people together! She and her husband Kenneth enjoy running, racing, and biking together, as well as planning and hosting local charity races in Maryville Missouri. Megan's favorite thing about running and racing is being part of the running community, and sharing and soaking up the energy and spirit of like minded running people! She's excited to encourage, connect with, and interact with runners as they crush their goals!
Half Marathon PR: 1:45

2:45 SmartPace Teams

Julie W. - 2:45 pacer

Julie Weatherford started running races in 2010 after the birth of her son. She coached both track and cross country for years, and loves to help people improve their running. She has run lots of 5k's, 10k's, half-marathons, and 8 full marathons. She is excited to help others have a fun and successful race!
Half Marathon PR: 1:56:38

2:50 SmartPace Teams

Amy K. - 2:50 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.
Half Marathon PR: 2:19

2:55 SmartPace Teams

John P. - 2:55 pacer

John started running almost ten years ago to get off the couch and stay in shape. To date, he's completed over one hundred half marathons in 23 states. Not the fastest runner, he's dedicated to get people across the finish line at their goal time.
Half Marathon PR: 2:42:13

3:00 SmartPace Teams

Michelle O. - 3:00 pacer

Michelle has run many race distances from 5k to 50k. She has too many half’s to count, seven Marathons and two 50k’s. She has paced with the Jeff Galloway method. She will get you to your finish line feeling like you can do anything.
Half Marathon PR: 2:24

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