Pace Teams
MINI-MARATHON PACE TEAMS
Fleet Feet Sports Madison will be providing the Fleet Feet Pacing Team, sponsored by Brooks, for the 2013 Madison Mini-Marathon. Five goal finish time groups will be offered with two pacers leading the group to finish at the target time.
All Mini-Marathon Participants will be able to meet the Pacers at the Mini-Marathon Expo on Friday, August 16 between 12 and 8pm. For planning purposes, those Mini-Marathon participants who wish to run with a pace group will be encouraged to register for that pace group at the Expo. The Pacers will have a dedicated booth at the expo and once signed up, participants will be provided with a pacing bib identifing them as part of that pace group.
The same pacers will also be the pace-group leaders for the Sunday long runs with the Fleet Feet Sports Mini-Marathon Training program between June 3 and August 11. Participants must sign up for the training program in order to train with the pacers.
On race day the 5 pace groups will be clearly labeled in the starting corals. Once participants find the appropriate corral they will cue up for the start. All Pacers will be in the appropriate corral by 6:45 am.
If you have any questions please contact Matt Anderson at Fleet Feet Sports matt@fleetfeetmadison.com
*In addition to the Flag Warning System and notification of change at all Mile Markers via air horns and colored flags, Pace Team Leaders will adjust their pace accordingly. In the event of a flag change, Pace Team Leaders will slow their speed and encourage runners around them to slow down and drink plenty of water. At this time, the race no longer has Pace Teams and Leaders will drop their signs and monitor pace for safety.*
MEET YOUR PACERS
2:45 (12:35 min/mile):
Juan Vergara
Hometown: Madison, WI
Pre Race Ritual: wake up at 5am, hydrate, go back to sleep
Number of Half Marathons: 4
Fun Fact: I’m originally from Bogota, Colombia
Best Running Advice: Cross-train to keep injuries away
Steve Pazynski
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
Pre Race Ritual: I wake up early and drink water, have breakfast (eggs and toast). On the way to the race I have a banana.
Number of Half Marathons: 3
Fun Fact: I am a photographer and love taking my phone out and usually have to take a photo or two during a race! The best run I have ever had was my 10 mile training run following the river along Niagara Falls early in the morning. Reaching the falls as the sun came up was great!
Best Running Advice: Good socks, good shoes and water! Take it easy when you train, you do not want to injure yourself.
2:30 (11:27 min/mile):
Luke Hoffman
Hometown: West Salem, WI
Pre Race Ritual: I wear a long sleeve shirt prior to every race with a short sleeve underneath that. I shed the long sleeve and short sleeve shirts at different times (pre-race).
Number of Half Marathons: 3
Fun Fact: My summer job in High Schol was trimming Christmas trees. I've always thought it would be fun to own a Christmas tree farm.
Best Running Advice: Listen to your body. When your body says rest, but your race plan says 7 miles, you'll get far more benefit from the rest than you will from struggling through the 7 miles and you'll be ready to rock tomorrow's run.
Asuka Eguchi
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Pre Race Ritual: Visualize how the race will go
Number of Half Marathons: 2
Fun Fact: I once ran a marathon in a dress
Best Running Advice: Listen to your body
2:15 (10:18 min/mile):
Samuel Feria Luce
Hometown: Mexico City
Pre Race Ritual: Make a bracelet with the information of the water stations, aid stations and bathrooms for the race.
Number of Half Marathons: 5
Fun Fact: I perform Aztec dances.
Best Running Advice: For the long runs try to drink water at the mile marks where they will provide it on the race day.in case you need extra water then. This way you can be prepared.
PJ Gregoire
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
Pre Race Ritual: I like to study the route, and break it down into sections based off a desired pace. I have found that if I know when to pick up my pace I have a much easier time of accomplishing my goal time.
Number of Half Marathons: 1
Fun Fact: I'm a Golf Professional, but I think I may be more hooked on running
Best Running Advice: Find a running partner. It is always nice to have someone to run with than by yourself. Also, if someone else is counting on you for a run that day, it gives you the extra motivation to get out there no matter the conditions.
2:00 (9:09 min/mile):
Tiffany Virag
Hometown: Madison, WI
Pre Race Ritual: Warm-Up, Stretch, Strides
Number of Half Marathons: I lost count after 5
Fun Fact About Me: A personal goal of mine is to visit a national park every year
Best Running Advice: Pace yourself race day, and when it comes to training: quality over quantity
Paul Pickar
Hometown: Baraboo Wisconsin
Pre Race ritual: I definitely need a cup of coffee before I start my day. My racing gear is all laid out the night before so I don’t forget anything on race day.
Number of Half Marathons: 10
Fun Fact: Running is contagious. Over the years, my extended family has participated in the Cow Chip run in Sauk City. The Saturday of the Cow Chip becomes a family reunion of sorts. We have t-shirts made for the run that read, “Power to the Pig” in honor of Grandpa Pickar, who used to raise hogs. I believe we have 15 in our group who run the race, and Grandma Pickar still comes down to cheer us on.
Best Running Advice: I have a saying engraved on my Road ID that reads, “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” No matter what may happen along the way, remember to keep striving to reach your goal.
1:45 (8:01 min/mile):
Chuck Simon
Hometown: Madison, WI
Pre Race Ritual: Coffee, oatmeal, then find a place to stretch and meditate
Number of Half Marathons: 6
Fun Fact: I tell people I love running hills.
Best Running Advice: Look good out there. If you can't smile get off the course!
Jessica Anderson
Hometown: Watertown, WI
Pre Race Ritual: A glass of red wine (or two) the night before.
Number of Half Marathons: 6
Fun Fact: I started running about 11 years ago, I was a cheerleader in my past life (high school and college)
Best Running Advice: Have fun running, and be sure to take a rest day, it is the most important day of your training.
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