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.