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Please take the time to get acquainted with our 2012 Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Half Marathon Run Pacers. 

2:30 PACE TEAM

David R. Foucault
Age: 32
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Running Experience: Running since I began cross country in 1994.  I have been running on and off for years, now seriously committed to running since March 2010
Favorite race: I enjoy all of the Rock and Roll races!  The half marathon is one of my favorite distances. 
Memorable running moment: Completing the John Dick 50k this winter.
Favorite Running shoe: Brooks Vapor 10
Why you chose to be a pacer: I want to help others achieve their running goals.
Favorite color: green
Favorite food: Chocolate Almond milk is "DA BOMB!" as my daughter would say.
Favorite band: Coldplay if I have to choose just one.
Interesting fact about me: I love to eat an organic and fresh diet.

Tom Swingen
Age: 63
Hometown: Fond Du Lac, WI
Running Experience: Started back in the day of running boom, then put that aside and got into long bike rides. Soon was back to running after a 5 year break. Now I enjoy biking and running.   Someday I will add swimming, but I sink like a rock so a tri may never happen
Favorite race: I enjoy all of the Rock and Roll races! The half marathon is one of my favorite distances.
Memorable running moment: Having my daughter finish the Rock n Sole half marathon,and pushing Megan Gebhart in a race chair for the Green Bay Cellcom Half, May 20,2012 for Team Triumph.Favorite Running shoe: HOKA and Newtons
Why you chose to be a pacer: I have run races with pacers and had a fun time meeting a
goal and watching others meet their goals, so I would like to share that.
Favorite color: Red and blue but I do like my Marathon Maniacs yellow shirt.
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite band: whatever is on k-Love radio
Interesting fact about me: I spend my days in 1st grade at Pier school as a Foster Grandparent.

Ivan VegaAge- 29
Hometown- Kenosha, WI
Running Experience- I started running in 2009 to lose weight and lost over 70 lbs. Since then, I have run 3 half marathons, 2 full marathon, and countless 5k and 10k races
Favorite race- Wisconsin Marathon
Memorable running moment- Hearing how loud my brothers were cheering for me during the Wisconsin half marathon. It helped push me to run harder and I finished well under 1:30
Favorite Running shoe: Saucony Kinvara
Why you chose to be a pacer: Since my wife is pregnant with our second child, I decided to take a step back from training for a certain race. I thought it was nice to give back to the running community to help people reach their running goals.
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite band/Singer: Tim McGraw
Interesting fact about me: I think I am the only Puerto Rican who likes country music and Miley Cyrus. 

2:20 PACE TEAM

Chera Hessenthaler
Age: 31
Hometown: I grew up in Marinette, WI, though I have lived in Kenosha for 10 years
Running Experience: I was in middle school track but in high school and college, I was a swimmer. I got back into running in college in the summer to cross-train for swimming. In 2008, I completed my first triathalon. After that I figured, if I can do a triathalon, I can do a half-marathon. Then I thought, if I can do a half, I can do a full.  I've been addicted ever since. I'll do any distance up to 26.2.
Favorite race: I love the Chicago Marathon because of the atmosphere. I also love the Danskin Triathalon series- very fun and inspirational.
Memorable running moment: Finishing my first marathon- unbelievable sense of accomplishment. Also finishing a half-marathon with my husband.
Favorite Running shoe: Brooks Ghost 3.
Why you chose to be a pacer: I love motivating! I am a BIG advocate for running in groups to help people meet their goals. We all start some place and we might as well do it together!
Favorite color: Bright pink
Favorite food: I love fruit but have a sweet-tooth for cookies!
Favorite band: I'm not picky.
Interesting fact about me: I just had my first baby March 1st.

Cole Braun
Age: 51
Hometown: Oconomowoc, WI
Running Experience: Ran CC in High School. 15 Marathons, over 40 Half marathons, 7 time Ironman finisher, 15 time 70.3 IM finisher, 24 hours of Triathlon finisher.
Favorite race:  Marathon: Chicago because of the enormity of it. (Raced it 8 times), Half marathon: Green Bay Half and the 2012 Rock n Sole, Overall: Any Ironman FInish.
Memorable running moment: Ran Chicago Marathon with 2 of my sons was Awesome. Ran Ironman Wisconsin with my 2 sons - even More awesome.
Favorite Running shoe: ASICS Tri-Noosa 6
Why you chose to be a pacer: The bigest thrill in this sport is setting and achieving goals and watching or helping others achieve theirs. It is something that many people have done for me so it is a small gesture to give back to others and this is going to be a fun way to do that.
Favorite color: Black
Favorite food: I love two very NON - Training Foods. Cheese and Crackers. I also love to have a Mtn. Dew at the right time
Favorite band: I an currently listening to alot of Blues. Joe Bonnamassa is an amazing gutair
Interesting fact about me: My wife and I started an orgnization called RACC (Racers Against Childhood Cancer) in 2007 to raise money for children's cancer research and we also promote running events and triathlons in the area through an organization called Great Lakes Multisport.

2:15 PACE TEAM

Kent Stache
Age: 33
Hometown: Greenfield, WI
Running Experience: I started running 18 months ago to lose weight, and have been hooked ever since.
Favorite race: Lake Country Half-Marathon.
Memorable running moment: Having my family surprise me at my first half-marathon to cheer me on.
Favorite Running shoe: Asics GT-2160.
Why you chose to be a pacer:  I understand the importance of having support when trying to complete your personal goals.
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Anything Mexican.
Favorite band: Coldplay.
Interesting fact about me: Completed my first half after signing up 3 weeks before with little "official" training.


Marianne Streit
Age: 35
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
Running Experience: I started running in 2004 because my sister-in-law (who lives in Boston) wanted to train for a race, so I said I would train with her. Needless to say, we didn't run together once (again, she lives in Boston), but I found some great friends through my quest to find someone to pull me along on the long runs. I have since run many races- some put on by my friends and me since we're cost-conscious individuals and just look for an excuse to get together. My training runs are my weekly times with my girlfriends and are what keep me sane and pleasant to be around.  
Favorite race: Lakefront Marathon.
Memorable running moment: Lakefront Marathon 2011- I ran it alone (which is a first as I always run with people), and I hit my goal time. When I crossed the finish line I had spent everything I had in me, and seeing my husband and his proud face = awesome.
Favorite Running shoe: Saucony Hurricane.
Why you chose to be a pacer: I remember all too well those first races and how nervous I was and how badly I wanted to do well. I am excited to help other people accomplish their goal, whether it's their first race or their first time striving for a goal time.
Favorite color: Blue.
Favorite food: Chocolate and candy- it's why I have to run.
Favorite band: I don't know that I can just choose one. I guess I like classic rock and folk-type music the best.
Interesting fact about me: I can blow bubbles off my tongue.

2:10 PACE TEAM

Matt Jacobson
Age: 29
Hometown: Wauwatosa, WI
Running Experience:  I've been running since 6th grade, competing in cross country and track throughout highschool and college. Now I run a variety of distances, all the way from 5k's to ultra-marathons, and try to involve friends whenever possible. This year I plan to complete my first 50-mile race, run 2000 total miles and keep trying for that elusive Boston Qualifying time.
Favorite race: The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon will always be a special race to me. It was my first marathon, a wonderful race with incredible spectator support and a great route along the lake.
Memorable running moment: It's a tie between my first marathon in 2009 and my school record 8k in cross country at MSOE, way back in 2002. Two different accomplishments at different phases in my life.
Favorite Running shoe: I like the Saucony Jazz, but I think they're discontinuing it, so the Brooks Ghost will take its place.
Why you chose to be a pacer: I was drawn to pacing because of a desire to help others hit their running goals, instead of the race being about how well I do.
Favorite color: Blue. Boring, right? Ok, red then.  
Favorite food: I could eat Chipotle burritos every day of my life and never get sick of them. Yum.
Favorite band: My tastes change every five seconds, so I don't have a current favorite. My all-time favorite is probably Blink-182 or Green Day because I've seen them in concert a number of times.
Interesting fact about me: I'm a huge sports fan outside of running. I'm from Minnesota, so I'm a diehard Vikings, Twins, and Timberwolves fan (it's been a rough last two decades). I also play a bunch of obscure sports for fun - disc golf, ultimate frisbee, racquetball, kickball...

Krista Ledbetter
Age: 30
Hometown: Beloit, WI. Currently living in Madison, WI
Running Experience: Ran my first marathon in 2005 and haven't stopped. I've got 12 marathons, more than 20 half-marathons, a few 50ks, and soon-to-be my second 50-mile ultra under my belt. I run for me. For fun, for friendship, and for sanity. Probably for the exercise, too.
Favorite race: The Madison Mini-Marathon is a blast every summer. My favorite Madison race.
Memorable running moment: Crossing the line of the North Face Endurance Challenge 50-mile last year. Amazing moment.
Favorite Running shoe: Brooks PureFlow.
Why you chose to be a pacer: It's so enjoyable to encourage others to run along the way, and to watch them do something great.
Favorite color: Purple.
Favorite food: Pizza.
Favorite band/Singer: Jason Mraz.
Interesting fact about me: I saw Titanic in the movie theatres 11 times when I was 15. I have no shame about that.

Rochelle Van Hart
Age: 33
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Running Experience: I've been running for about 6 years.  I ran my first half marathon in 2007 and my first full marathon in 2008.  Since then I've run a few additional marathons, a couple 50k's and a bunch of half marathons.  I love running because it gives me balance, but the greatest reward has been the close friendships I have made along the way.
Favorite race: I really love the Milwaukee Lakefront marathon. 
Memorable running moment:Finishing the Dances with Dirt trail marathon.
Favorite Running shoe: Asics Nimbus
Why you chose to be a pacer: I love to run and I love to help other runners.  I feel so lucky to be part of the Milwaukee runner community and I just really want to give back. 
Favorite color: Green
Favorite food: Donuts
Favorite band/Singer: Ray LaMantagne
Interesting fact about me: I'm a vegetarian

2:05 PACE TEAM

Alyson Ambrookian
Age: 20
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
Running Experience: I ran varisty track and cross country for 3 years in high school.  I raced a 10k with Performance Running Outfitters. I also trained for a marathon.
Favorite race: I really enjoyed the 10k that I raced with the PRO team. 10k's are the perfect length to really challenge yourself.
Memorable running moment: Outdoor Conference Track and Field meet. I ran the mile with two other teammates and we took first, second, and third to sweep the competition.
Favorite Running shoe: Asics Gel-Kayano 17. Never want to get rid of those kicks!
Why you chose to be a pacer: Two of my friends that I run with asked me to join them. I think it would be an awesome experience and also rewarding to help other achieve their running goals.
Favorite color: Green. (Hunter green or seafoam).
Favorite food: Smoothies are tasty!
Favorite band: The Avett Brothers
Interesting fact about me: I am kind of obsessed with flossing. I love to do it!


Molly Peterson
Age: 21
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
Running Experience: 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon
Favorite race: Fox Cities Marathon
Memorable running moment: Finishing my first marathon! It was very hard but worth every minute.
Favorite Running shoe: Asics Gel-Nimbus (obviously!)
Why you chose to be a pacer: I love to run, and I love getting others excited about running too!
Favorite color: Purple.
Favorite food: Grasshopper fudge ice cream at Kopp's.
Favorite band/Singer: Josh Turner.
Interesting fact about me: I have a twin. (And she's a pacer!)


Katie Peterson
Age: 21
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
Running Experience: 3200m PR: 10:58. 4k PR: 14:48. Half Marathon PR: 1:25:28. Marathon PR: 3:14:25.
Favorite race: Chicago Half Marathon
Memorable running moment:  2nd place finish in the 3200m run at the State Track and Field meet.
Favorite Running shoe:  Brooks Adrenaline
Why you chose to be a pacer: I love running!
Favorite color: Purple.
Favorite food: Oatmeal.
Favorite band/Singer: Josh Turner.
Interesting fact about me: I have a twin. (And she's a pacer!)

2:00 PACE TEAM

Craig Hulce
Age- 51
Hometown- Menomonee Falls, WI
Running Experience- I've been running since the age of 2. I was a sprinter in high school and in college (I ran the 400m). I ran my first marathon 18 years ago and have done many since. My goal is to do 50 marathons in 50 states. This old guy can still haul and you don't want to be even with me with 400 meters to go.
Favorite race- Marine Corps Marathon, Washington D.C.
Memorable running moment- I often run with my grandfather, Lee, and with another man known by many names across different cultures- I assume you know him as well. They have guided me across many miles of training. In October 1994, Lee  was going to be at the start and finish of my next race, the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. Before the race, Grandpa told me that he would bring some of his Marine friends to the race for me. And did he, at every corner at every intersection there was a marine cheering me on. At the end of the race, I finally got a chance to visit with Lee. You see, the race starts and ends at the Iwo Jima Marine Corp Memorial at Arlington Cemetery and my grandfather is on a small hill in plot 42, grave 2698.
Favorite Running shoe: Asics.
Why you chose to be a pacer: Will run for food.
Favorite color: Red or black, but also partial for dark blue and green. Depends on what coordinates with my shoes or my bike. Let's be honest here- you've got to look good when you're running.
Favorite food: He has been known to eat just about anything, but is on a gluten-free lactose-free diet so he eats lots of chicken and vegetables.
Favorite band: Green Day.
Interesting fact about me:  Bounced back from a severe auto accident in 1987 and ran his first two marathons in 1994.

Liz Kayzar
Age: 38
Hometown: Titletown (Green Bay), Wisconsin 
Favorite race: All races! I run because I can!
Memorable running moment: Finishing my first half-ironman, High Cliff, was a life-changing event. As the rain started to pour and my smile beamed across my face, I headed down the last hill. In the distance, I saw my husband, my daughter, and my parents cheering. As my emotions took over, I had tears running down my face. Those tears showed me that all my hard work had paid off and I became even more determined. That event and others that followed have proven to me, that I can do what I set my mind to achieve.
Favorite Running shoe: Asics.
Why you chose to be a pacer: To give back to running! 
Favorite color: Due to my favorite five year-old inspiration, pink!
Favorite food: Pizza and cold beer.
Favorite band: Any fun, motivational, toe-tapping tune.
Interesting fact about me:  I run/train because I can!

Anne Chapman
Age: 26
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
Running Experience: I started running in 2004 and by 2005 I was hooked. Running the mile was my least favorite activity during gym class, along with the sit and reach. Now, running is definitely a part of my life and I feel worse on the days that I don't run.
Favorite race: Any race with beer at the finish.
Memorable running moment: Seeing someone have an "accident" in their shorts during my first half-marathon. I promptly passed them.
Favorite Running shoe: Haven't found it yet. So far, the Newton Distance is my favorite.
Why you chose to be a pacer: To be able to run a race without the added pressure of running a race. I want to keep it conversational and just have fun with it.
Favorite color: Yellow. It was A.J. from the Backstreet Boys' favorite color, so I adopted it as my own in the 5th grade. Before that it was green- for the Green Bay Packers, of course.
Favorite food: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The big ones, not the minis.
Favorite band: 80's hair bands.
Interesting fact about me: I've seen the 1997 version of Titanic in theatres 14 times.

1:55 PACE TEAM

Tim Wacker
Age- 33
Hometown- Milwaukee, WI (currently reside in Ixonia)
Running Experience- I started running in 2007; 3 full marathons personal best of 3:29.  Personal bests in the half marathon 1:31 and 5k 19:24
Favorite race- Lakefront marathon; it gave me great memories.  (see below)
Memorable running moment- Crossing the finish line at the 2010 Lakefront marathon with my wife.
Favorite Running shoe: 5k-Nike streak xc3.  I loved the old Adidas Adizero mana, for longer distances I prefer the Nike lunaracer
Why you chose to be a pacer: I have paced 2 half marathons already and it is an amazing way to volunteer and help others work toward a goal.
Favorite color: North Carolina blue
Favorite food: Jelly beans
Favorite band: Smashing Pumpkins
Interesting fact about me:  I have two great kids (ages 3 and 5)  I'm big into the multi-sport thing, and I wear a badge and enjoy fighting crime.

Kasey Kallien
Age- 23
Hometown- Waukesha/Pewaukee, WI
Running Experience- I ran cross country and track and field in High school and 2 years at UW Lacrosse.  I have run 6 half marathons and will be running my first marathon in October (lakefront marathon)
Favorite race- Favorite distance "the mile", and my favorite race is the Haunted Hustle half marathon
Memorable running moment- Running a 5:25 mile at the conference meet my junior year of high school.
Favorite Running shoe: Mizuno Wave Elixir
Why you chose to be a pacer: I want to help people reach their half marathon goals and share my experiences with others who are motivated to learn more about running.
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite food: Bread, bagels and plenty of carbohydrates.
Favorite band: Depends on the music genre.  Country music is my favorite, and Keith Urban and Luke Bryan are my favorite singers.  My favorite band is Nickelback der hey, dontchya know.
Interesting fact about me:  I have a bald spot on my head.

Samantha Kasprzak
Age- 22

I'm # 14

Hometown- Greenfield, WI
Running Experience- I ran cross country and track and field all four years of High School and I also ran at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater.  I still compete during the summer and fall in any event from 5k to Tough Mudders.
Favorite race- The Mile
Memorable running moment- Finished my last collegiate steeplechase at the conference meet with a personal best.
Favorite Running shoe: Saucony Stabil CS (the only shoe that I can stay injury free)
Why you chose to be a pacer: I have run many races in my life for me, and now I would love to help others achieve their goals.
Favorite color: Turquoise
Favorite food: Apples
Favorite band/Singer: Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Blake Shelton and anything country.
Interesting fact about me: I joined the Army National Guard at the age of 17 and just resigned for another 6 years.!

1:50 PACE TEAM

Jeff Mahuta
Age- 40
Hometown- Sussex, WI
Running Experience- On and off my entire life.
Favorite race- I have not found a favorite race yet.
Memorable running moment- Running a self-supported 50k on the ice age trail.
Favorite Running shoe: Newtons
Why you chose to be a pacer: It seemed like the right thing to do at the time.
Favorite color: Red
Favorite food: Yes, please, preferably spicy
Favorite band:
Interesting fact about me:  I do not eat ice cream.

Christina Beaupre
Hometown- Denmark, WI
Running Experience- Ran track and cross country in high school and cross country in college.  Ran several 5ks and 10k's a couple of half half marathons and a full marathon before graduating college.  Kept running daily and raced every now and then.  Moved to Milwaukee two years ago and got back into marathon training, running three marathons last year. 
Favorite race- Bellin 10k Run, It was my first road race, and I feel like returning to my running roots whenever I get the chance to run it. 
Favorite Running shoe: Brooks GTS Adrenaline
Why you chose to be a pacer: Jeff told me to.
Favorite color: Green
Favorite food: Chocolate
Favorite band/Music: I like the music from the 60's and 70's
Interesting fact about me:  I play the clarinet

Kevin Meunier
Age- 41
Hometown- Manitowoc, WI
Running Experience- 6 marathons and several half marathons
Favorite race- Goofy challenge in Disney World
Memorable running moment-Finish line of my first marathon.
Favorite Running shoe: Brooks Pure Flow
Why you chose to be a pacer: I wanted the experience and to help runners accomplish their goals.
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Barbeque ribs and apple pie
Favorite band/Music: 80's and 90's bands
Interesting fact about me: I have six children under the age of 11.