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.!