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.