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