HALF MARATHON PACERS
1:15
Cade Rosenquist
“Pacing last year was exactly what I was hoping it would be an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the race while helping others obtain their goal times. I would also love to pace the 1:15 group this year as at the expo numerous people were looking for a faster pacer. ”
Anthony Baldera
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1:30
Javier Mere
“Extensive prior experience with pacing from 1:30 halfs to 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:20 full marathons! Pacing Houston is a privilege. It’s an opportunity to give back to the running community. Finally, helping other achieve their goals!”
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Chris Clancy
“I enjoy pacing and helping people to realize that they can do what they previously have not been able to. Even at a race here with 1000′ of elevation gain over 13 miles, I was able to get 4 people in under their goal time and 2 had been trying on much flatter courses and hadn’t been able to and were quite happy.”
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Pablo Rivero
“Helping other to achieve they goals. Show that running together makes a strong link in the running community.”
1:45
Andrew Aguirre
“I grew up in the Houston area. Houston has one of the best race weekends in the country and I enjoy giving back to the running community.”
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CJ Langley
“I think it’s important for the running community, race participants, and pacers to represent the broader community. As a diverse pacer, I believe I can inspire others in Houston to run which could ultimately lead to running the Houston Marathon. ”
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Marx Munoz
“I have run Houston a few times and enjoyed it. Last year I was personally pacing 2 friends that broke 1:45 and hit a PR. I want to be able to help more people be better”
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2:00
Yannie Song
“Houston is my hometown and I got my BQ here at my first Houston marathon. My goal for this year is running with my follow runners, helping them achieve their goals.”
Brooke Romine
“As a Pace Team Member, I can help support the inclusive and empowering energy of the Houston Half Marathon by creating a welcoming environment for runners of all backgrounds and experience levels. Pacing is about more than hitting a time, it’s about offering encouragement, consistency, and community to help others feel confident and capable. I’m committed to helping every runner feel seen, supported, and celebrated as they work toward their goals on race day.”
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2:30
Fabiana Manzo
“Runners feel support and encouragement during the race Pacers feel that they are contributing to runners success. Both parties learn from each other.”
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Hung Nguyen
“I ran my first Houston marathon in 2000. I also did 3 Ironman races. However, running is still my favorite sport. In 2012, I paced the Houston Marathon to help other runners to achieve their goals. It makes me happy when I see their smiling faces at the finish line. Then I realized that pacing is what I would like to do. Since then, I have been a pacer for various full and half marathons. To me, it is a one way to pay back to the running communities.”
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2:45
Laura Toro
“I was honored to be a part of the Aramco pace team last year. I love being able to guide other runners through the race and motivate them to do their best. Whether it is their first half marathon or they are shooting for a PR, being there to motivate them and encourage them is what I love to do. ”
Pamela Matula
“Being part of the 2025 Aramco half marathon pace team was definitely the highlight of my pacing career! The energy is like no other, and encouraging as many people as possible to achieve their goal finish time is my passion! I also really enjoyed meeting some other pacers and feeling part of such a wonderful community.”
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3:00
Gary Morgan
“Being a 1988 Olympic Walker, I can promote the health benefits of walking. I’m a super big fan of the Houston marathon and I tell everyone how it’s a great race. I can help people who walk the race in the back that i can encourage them to finish and enjoy the race.”
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Stacey Rotunno
“I have been racing for many years and I believe my enthusiasm for the sport and my love of seeing other reach their goals is contagious! In a good way! LOL! ”
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3:30
Kenneth Lettre
“Houston is my town, and I love showing off my town. I am looking forward to being a pacer again following my surgery. I believe this life changing episode & experience will benefit both me and my runners. I love making my runner’s running dreams and goals come true!”
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Emily McDonough
“Houston is where my running journey began, and it’s a race that means so much to me. The energy, support and spirit of the city never fail to inspire me. I can create a positive and inclusive race experience to encourage all runners to push towards their goals.”
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Shannon Powers
“These days, I enjoy being involved in race events more as a volunteer than as a competitor. I have volunteered at the Expo and at cheering stations for the past several years. I hope to convey the message of “it’s not how fast you run, or even whether you run or walk, but it’s most important to get out there and do your best.”
3:56
Kathie Dreher
“I paced the Aramco Half Marathon last year and found it to be very rewarding and fun. Houston has a wonderful and large running community. Having a 3:56 pace group gives validation and encouragement to an overlooked group.”
Michel Alfarone
“Falling behind in a race or being a slower pace can be disheartening. Having a positive cheerleader to keep you going and get you across the finish line is a positive impact I want to have.”
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4:00
Aaron Blades
Aaron is a 16-year endurance athlete with races including the Rocky Racoon 50-mile ultra-marathon, Ironman Texas, and a dozen 70.3 races. He is a Navy veteran and a Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high school science teacher. For eight years he has happily supported the runners of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Casey Blades
A life-long soccer player, Casey came to endurance sport as a way to improve her fitness on the field. She is an art teacher in Cypress Fairbanks ISD; and for over a dozen years she has served as both the head cross country and soccer coach at Cy Lakes High School. Encouraging athletes to reach their goals remains one of her strongest passions.
ALTERNATE
Steve Happel
“Being a pace team member for the Houston half marathon offers a unique opportunity to inspire and support runners in achieving the race goals. Your presence on the course promotes encouragement, confidence, and community spirit among participants of all levels. By helping others succeed, you contribute to a positive embracing race experience that reflects the heart and resilience of the Houston running community. ”
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Steve Nguyen
“Being a Pace Team Member helps create an inclusive and supportive race environment where runners of all levels feel guided and encouraged. It brings structure and motivation to participants striving for their goals, especially first-timers and those aiming for PRs. By offering consistency, energy, and encouragement, pacers play a key role in making the Houston running community stronger and more connected.”
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Cathy Delamore
“Pacing at Houston would give me the opportunity to give back to an event that inspired me, while helping other runners reach their goals in a supportive and uplifting environment. The energy, organization, and community spirit of this race make it the perfect place to encourage and motivate others on their journey.”
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MARATHON PACERS
2:55
Wasiu Ahmed
“This will be my fourth straight year pacing Houston. Taking part in the Houston Marathon this way has become a great source of fulfillment and joy for me. Nothing rivals the excitement and pride that comes with helping other runners achieve their hard fought goals.”
Ryan Tully
“Pacing helps runners feel more at ease with their race, as they place their trust and the weeks and months, even years of their time, effort, and sacrifice in your hands.. or.. feet, to hit the time you’re assigned and that they’re going for. Seeing the emotion of the finish line after a hard-fought run is absolutely priceless.”
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Yoon Oh
“Running is life giving! The more exposure for the sport in the community, the better. I would love to contribute to that.”
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3:00
Govind Upadhyay
“I enjoy bringing communities together and help runners to achieve their goals for big race qualification time.”
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Luis Felipe Martinez
“The runners would have not only a pacer, but a cheerleader during the 26 miles. We will accomplish our goal by overcoming any emotional ups and downs during the marathon.”
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Patrick Fackrell
“Marathons bring the best out of people and this great city – helping others enjoy and maximize their running potential is what I believe pacing can bring. I want to motivate, inspire, and help other runners achieve their goal to break 3 hours, and pacing is a great way to do that!”
3:05
Ly Phan
“I’ve paced in the past and am excited to return as a pacer. It is more rewarding to be a pace leader helping others achieve their goal. ”
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Iftach Shimonovitc
“I am very consistent on holding a pace. I like to talk throughout the run and keep my group together and motivated. I study the course and give the group a heads up on aid stations. ”
Weijiang Tang
“Being a Pace Team Member would motivate and guide new runners to achieve their goals, creating a positive race experience. It fosters a strong sense of community and teamwork on race day. Supporting others on their journey strengthens Houston’s running culture and spirit.”
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3:10
Eve Morissette
“I love pacing because I love giving back to the sport that has given me so much. Nothing is better than helping people reach their goals.”
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Troy Eberhart
“Helping others achieve their goals would be an honor.”
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Marshall Woodward
“I’d argue Houston is the best running city in America. We have heat, tiny hills, green spaces, wide paths, and the best parks in Texas. Houstonians and visitors deserve pacers from Houston to show them through Downtown, Rice, the Galleria and inspire them in those brutal last 8 miles down Memorial.”
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3:15
Richard Oechslin (Solo)
“Pacing the marathon distance is one of my favorite parts of running. This will be my third year working with CHM and I cannot wait! I try to bring a lot of excitement and positive energy to race day so bring your smiling faces and be ready to crush your goals! Feel free to reach out with questions about the course, Houston or anything running.”
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Rudolph Nieto
“I picked up marathon running 5 years ago. I love the tribal aspect of running…these are my people & this is my church. My goal is to finish all 6 Abbott World Majors in under 3:00 before I turn 50 (I’m 3/6 so far!). When I’m crossing that finish line I’m doing it for the tribe who got me there. As for CHM…I know the course, love the race, and H-Town is my home.”
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Ken Skrien
3:20
Patrick Ritsko
“Patrick has completed 50 marathons, including a sub-3 finish at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Chevron Houston will be his 51st marathon and his second time pacing this course. He is excited to help runners reach their 3:20 goal with steady pacing, encouragement, and a relaxed approach all the way to the finish. Patrick believes pacing is about more than just hitting splits; it’s about creating a positive, team-like atmosphere that carries everyone across the finish line.”
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Rodolfo Lopez
“I’ve been part of the Houston running community for several years, and I know how impactful a strong, supportive pace team can be on race day. As a pacer, I’d love to give back by helping runners stay motivated, confident, and on track to reach their goals.”
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Delin He
“As a pacer I will be a role model and leader of community to encourage others to setup a healthy lifestyle! Will help bridge cultural, generational, or socioeconomic gaps.”
3:25
Josh Litofsky
“Marathons are a great way to bring a community together, and the Houston Marathon does a terrific job at that. To keep a marathon popular for both the local and national running communities, it needs a robust set of pacers. While the workers and volunteers are the backbone of any marathon, the pacers are (excuse the pun) its legs.”
Andrew Dreher
“It’s an honor, privilege, and responsibility to help others achieve their goals. The Houston running community is truly amazing. I’ve been lucky to pace the Houston Marathon twice; I hope to extend the community’s enthusiasm for the sport to all participants.”
Jian Gu
“As a Pace Team Member I will motivate runners to set and achieve ambitious goals and foster camaraderie among runners and spectators alike, promote community-wide resilience and a sense of unity and pride in the city, and promote healthy living and lifestyle and community involvement throughout Houston. ”
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3:30
Gabriel Coraspe
“I already led a group in the 2025 marathon, and I loved and enjoyed receiving congratulations from many runners at the end of the race for helping them achieve their goals, for encouraging them, pushing them, and accompanying them on such a beautiful race. I loved the spirit of the people, supporting the different groups and all the runners in general. I want to continue supporting everyone to achieve their goals next year. It would be an honor for me to be at this magnificent event again.”
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Kerry Lee
“The pacers have a very good reputation of making this race enjoyable and bringing in people on time. When runners meet their goals it gives them fond memories of where they achieved it. The pacers also serve as embedded information sources for runners. ”
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Brian Mason
“Love helping others achieve their running goals. ”
3:35
Fabrizio Chiesa
“I just love running this race and help people towards their time goal”
Joshua Leyva
“Houston is one of my favorite races and I look forward to running it every year. I love getting the opportunity to help people accomplish their goals while running such a great race.”
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3:45
Gustavo Rodriguez
“Being a Pace Team Member is one of most rewarding experiences a runner can have. Getting to help other runners reach their goals is an incredible honor and it is a privilege to be able to share in their joy. I believe a being a good pacer is about setting others needs in front of your own, and it’s through that spirit that we build a better community and a better Houston.”
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Subhasish Bhattacharya
“Running is the ultimate leveler – it’s an opportunity to unite all irrespective of wealth, race, age etc. Being a Pace Team member contributes to this ubiquitous mission in a small way by helping folks in the Houston community be empowered by finishing a race as optimally as possible (and thereby wanting to continue running). ”
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3:50
Ashok Attaluri
“I have paced the Houston marathon twice(officially in 2020 and 2025, also unofficially in 2024). This is the one of the best organized big city marathons in the country. I love the course, the people and the supportive crowds”
Donald Paull
Corral
“Marathons are hard. Helping people do hard things is worthwhile.”
3:55
Paul Lloyd
“Houston has a large running community that takes pride in their running. Having a pacer helps many achieve their dreams of getting a specific time . I will bring high energy and positivity to the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon.”
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Siufong Lam
“I like to use my experience to help my fellow runners fulfill their goal just like I was helped when I began my running journey. Besides, I hope to share the joy with other runners while pacing and make the running more fun.”
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4:00
Danny Boyle
“I love helping others. I love getting to see people work hard to finish strong and helping be a part of that journey.”
Huan Yang
Corral
“I would like to promote running as a healthy way of living by helping the runners to achieve their goals.”
Jason Wallace
“I was surprised how many people ran with me at the 3:55 pace in the B corral last year trying to get under 4 hours. I took on the challenge and wanted to make sure we finished in the right time to help them achieve their goal.”
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4:05
Charles Fisher
“I’m extremely involved in the Houston running community and I have a vast network of friends that race each year. I’m a trail ultra coach for Cypress Wolf Pack and on the board of CRC. I’d love the opportunity to spread the love of pacing at Houston’s biggest event of the year!”
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Kris Barbee
“Getting someone else through a marathon experience so that it isn’t a one and done means that runner goes on to love the sport and the city – possibly bringing other in to enjoy the awesome city. Embracing thes streets and leaving my sweat out there creates a bond with the city and its neighborhoods, making me more sensitive to issues that affect the entire city. And, EVERYTHING has a ripple effect; you absolutely don’t know the effect you have on the spectators observing you conquer the course, or the volunteer who hands you the medal – it could be life changing for them.”
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4:15
Heather Cui
“I am committed to upholding the values of teamwork, enthusiasm, and reliability. I understand the importance of preparation, focus, and fostering a positive environment for runners throughout the race. I would be honored to bring my energy, discipline, and dedication to the role of pacer for the 2026 Houston Marathon.”
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Anne Rudd
“I love being able to give back! Running is a way of life for me and Hou Marathon is always the most amazing experience. When I paced in 2023 I loved every second of it! It is truly one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had. I am honored to be able to do it again. ”
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4:20
Mykola Taran
“I have extensive experience as a pacer in different countries of the world, I am already the official first Ukrainian in the American Marathon pacing team, I have over 10 years of running experience, and over 8 years of pacer experience.”
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Devin Brown
“It would be an honor to have the opportunity to give back to the Houston running community once again as a pacer. I have made so many friends along the way that it seems I spend about half the marathon calling out other runners as well as spectators along the course. It gives me energy and I hope it does the same for others.”
4:30
John Nguyen
“My pacing strategy is keeping an even pace. On several on my half marathon pacing, I have ran 30 seconds or less at the pacing time.”
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Emily Kozel
“Being a Pace Team Member helps create a sense of unity and shared purpose on race day—bringing runners together who might otherwise feel alone in the challenge. It provides structure, motivation, and emotional support, especially for first-timers and those chasing personal goals. A strong pacing team uplifts the entire Houston running community by turning individual journeys into a collective celebration of perseverance and progress.”
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4:35
Virginia Araiza
“Houston is my home town and I love being a part of the running community. My goal is to get legacy status at Houston. Love this town!”
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Liz Ferguson
“I paced Houston for the first time last year and absolutely LOVED it ! The team, the crowds the city it was fantastic! Helping others achieve their goal of crossing the finish line was amazing ! It would be an honor to be a pacer for 2026!”
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4:45
Suman Silwal
“In 2025 Houston Marathon, I was able to help many Houston running community as well as people who traveled to the city for a great race experience! I am looking forward to provide similar experiences this year!”
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Gabriela Garza
“I am a very encouraging leader that loves to help others fulfill their dreams. I have led a few first timers into what they thought was impossible, and even helped a few BQ as well.”
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4:50
Sabrina Seher
“I love to come back to support the runners. I have lots of experience. I know the Course and several members of the pace team.”
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Jason Gagne
“Houston is a city that loves it’s runners. It’s so great to see all the run clubs from Sugarland up to the Woodlands out there running or cheering on the course. As a pacer, I feel like we further bring those communities together and showed our shared love of the sport.”
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5:05
Scott Hilton
“Being a pace team member helps show while running can be an individual task, there is a huge community ready to support those striving to do something that is difficult. There can be team work within individuality and being a pacer is a great way to support without taking away any of the individuals achievement. .”
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Michael Leblanc
“Giving back and volunteering benefits the community. Serving as a pace team member is one of the key volunteer roles that contribute to the success of the Chevron Houston Marathon.”
5:20
Luis Jimenez
“I represent those runners that are on the heavy side and I am part of the Mexican-American community that represents Houston.”
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Ginger Stagg
“As a legacy runner I would love to race as a pacer to experience the Chevron Marathon in a new way! Watching the joy of seeing first timers cross the finish line is so rewarding. Guiding runners through the race allows me to create meaningful connections and gives me a chance to give back to the running community. It is personally rewarding to lead participants with purpose, consistency and encouragement.”
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5:30
John Moss
“1. I will help my group hit their time and distance goals.
2. I will encourage my group to continue running Houston and other races in the area.
3. I will encourage my team to find community in running so that they never run alone, even if they are by themselves. ”
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Stephanie Ruzicka
“I bring my love for helping and caring about others and my running/pacing skill to the community to excite the runners in my group as well as the spectators we pass. I work very hard pacing to make sure my group has a positive experience. I would want the people of Houston to remember me as being a strong, caring, fun person who brightened up their community!
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5:56
Cory Lucas
“My first marathon back in 1991 was Houston and I love to continue to give back to my local runners. ”
Thomas Perri
“I am trying to show people that having Stage 4 cancer doesn’t mean you cannot run or enjoy life. I am trying to become the first pacer to pace in all 50 states while battling Stage 4 cancer, with 41 states paced with Stage 4 cancer, with 9 states left. Of my 736 marathons/ultras, 241 of those have been since my Stage 4 diagnosis.”
6:00
Elizabeth Garcia
“Seven-year Houston Marathon Course Sweeper. Ironman Triathlon finisher and Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier. Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor.”
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Robert Key
“Sweepers provide encouragement and support to the runners struggling at the back of the pack. We play an important role in the success of many runners. Our most important role is the safety of the runners.”
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ALTERNATE
Ricardo Santos
“Help people achieve their times.”
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Abhishek Sinha
“Houston is my hometown. I know a lot of runners here and the course very well. Would love to help runners achieve their goals and PRs.”
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Hai Trinh
“Pace Team is all about sharing knowledge, supporting and motivating others to achieve their journey. Pace Team members make the long run more enjoyable with the social environment. By helping other push through the self doubt it also help runners gain confidence.”
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Hannah Nguyen
“Running is a privilege and I have found my passion to help other runners to achieve their goal and their dream. Running made me happy and I am much happier running with the community. It is my honor to be part of the awesome pacer team to represent Houston, to represent a large running community.”
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