Reach Your Goals with the Pace Team

Your regular hobby jogger who enjoys helping runners reach their goal times while contributing to the welcoming and supportive atmosphere that makes our local race so special.

Running and adventure enthusiast, former collegiate runner and post-collegiate triathlete, father of two, trains with Purple Dragons & friends out of Austin, TX. Running and adventure enthusiast, former collegiate runner and post-collegiate triathlete, father of two, trains with Purple Dragons & friends out of Austin, TX.

Seattle-based runner with over 20 marathons. Involved in local running communities as a volunteer coach and content creator.

Brian is a veteran pacer leading the 3:20 group this year. He has run the Houston Marathon 8 times. As a past member of the US National Cycling Team, Brian raced bikes competitively in France and Belgium for 5 years before returning to Texas. He has run numerous trail races and ultramarathons and enjoys pacing races and helping others reach their goals.

Stroller Dad! Longtime Runner & Triathlete.

A Houston pace team helped me BQd and since then, I’m giving back!

I’m excited to return as a Chevron Houston Marathon pacer for the second time. I’ve completed multiple Boston, Chicago, and New York City Marathons over the years and love encouraging runners of all abilities. I look forward to helping my pace group stay relaxed, confident, and enjoy every mile to the finish.

My love and passion is helping others achieve their goals with running. I take more pride in that than racing a marathon. I have paced over 20 marathons, and this will be my third year pacing Houston. On July 4th this year, I had the opportunity to celebrate my 50th marathon by pacing for 4 hours. I achieved my goal of completing 50 marathons before age 50. I started running at the end of 2019, and it has changed my life.

I’m not sure I love racing marathons anymore, but I do love pacing them! This will be my 7th time pacing in Houston, and I look forward to a great day!

Paced over 140 events across the world at distances ranging from 15km to 56km. Looking forward to pacing in Houston for the 6th time.

This will be my 4th time pacing Chevron since 2018! This will be my 18th Chevron and 43rd overall. Stoked to be able to bring runners for a sub-4. Hopefully for their first sub-4!

I am excited to return as a Houston Marathon pacer and help runners achieve their race-day goals. A dedicated runner for many years, I have completed all six World Marathon Majors along with numerous other marathons. The 2027 race will mark my 10th Houston Marathon, making it especially meaningful to pace fellow runners through my hometown event.

The last time I ran, I attempted a Guinness World Record for the “Fastest Marathon Dressed as a Scientist” and achieved it with a finish time of 3:17:23. During my run, the 3:15 pacers helped me reach my goal, and I would like to do the same for other runners. I will be returning from maternity leave, so this pacing opportunity will also motivate me to get back on track after several months of not running. 🙂

It will be my 4th time pacing Chevron, and I am excited to continue this journey of pacing Chevron each year. I enjoy the social aspect of running and am looking forward to CHM 2027.

This year marks my 10th Houston Marathon and my 4th year pacing. I love helping runners achieve their goals and being there to encourage you, especially during those toughest, most exhausting miles.

Late bloomer here. Had the misconception that running is cheap until airline tickets and hotels factored in. It will be my first Chevron and what is a better place to escape North East in January!

Houstonian with enough experience in marathon and ultra-running and pacing to know what’s important. We’re here to have a good time and get everyone across at 4:45. Mostly to have a good time 🙂

Was hit with COVID and realized I needed movement in my life. Started out walking and quickly took to running. Didn’t start until late in life, but don’t plan on stopping movement.

Running makes me happy, but pacing runners makes me happier. Passionate about helping runners to achieve their goals and their missions. Love to see their smiles, their happy tears when crossing the finish line. Running is fun.

I have run 9 marathons so far and some trail races in the Colorado mountains as well. Have always seen selfless contributions from pacers in many races and how they help others reach their goals and dreams. Wanted to give back to the running community with all that I learned through my experiences and wanted to start my pacing journey at a race where I ran my first-ever marathon. Excited to be part of this amazing team and looking forward to meeting everyone here.

I have been racing for many years, and I believe my enthusiasm for the sport and my love of seeing others reach their goals is contagious! In a good way! If you see me running, you’ll most likely find me carrying a pacer stick and cheering on my fellow runners.

This will be my 13th Chevron Houston Marathon! I look forward to encouraging and supporting other runners along the way!

I’m Diana Anaya, a retired bilingual educator and a proud member of Houston’s running community. This will be my first time as a pacer, and I’m excited! I’ve completed nine Chevron Houston Marathon Weekend races, including two full marathons, seven half marathons along with numerous 5K, 10K and halves and full marathons in Houston and around the country. Running has become one of my greatest passions and has taught me resilience, discipline, and the importance of community. I love encouraging runners of all levels to believe in themselves and achieve goals they never thought possible. As a youth running coach with the Houston Marathon Foundation for several years, I enjoy giving back to the running community that has given me so much. It’s an honor to help others reach the finish line with confidence, and I’m excited to be part of another unforgettable Chevron Houston Marathon experience.

Stephanie Samuels has crossed finish lines on six continents, run ultras, and raced Ironman triathlons, but her favorite miles are always the ones run alongside someone discovering what they’re capable of. A 7-star Abbott World Marathon Majors finisher and Ironman 70.3 athlete, Stephanie is a Supertri Brand Ambassador and fierce champion for women in endurance sports at every age, every size, and every pace. She shows up to remind you that endurance is not a body type; it’s a mindset. And on race day, she’ll make sure you remember that too.

This will be my 10th year as the official last starter and finisher of the Chevron Houston Marathon (Stay Safe Pace Team, also known as the Balloon People, Sweepers, or Turtles). It will be my 20th Houston Marathon and 50th marathon overall. I look forward to encouraging as many people as possible at the back of the pack to hopefully help them get a sub-6:00:00 official finish based on their own chip, but more importantly, to help them make course cutoffs and road closures for their own personal safety.

This will be my first time pacing with Chevron. I have paced 3 half marathons in the past. This will be my 5th marathon overall. I am very honored to be chosen to pace this type of group because this is many people’s first marathon, and I want to motivate others and push them to what they can do. I also host my own run club called KRISATHON with the mission saying “We Run Judgement Free”. I encourage first-time runners in my run club, see their progress in their running every week, and motivate them (just like I am going to motivate everyone in Chevron). I know that being a stay-safe pacer is what I am meant to do for Chevron, and I hope that my motivation to others will help them finish strong.

This will be my third time pacing the Houston Marathon, and I could not be more excited. I absolutely love running! I have run over 62 marathons, and I have a daily running streak that has been going on for over 12 years. Pacing, the team, the crowds, the city fantastic! Helping others achieve their goal of crossing the finish line was amazing! It would be an honor to be a pacer for 2027!

I’ve been pacing many races around Houston for the past three years. I enjoy meeting runners, making each race a fun experience, and helping them reach the finish line.

Houston born, Houston bred. What better way to experience Houston than zooming through the streets of the fourth-largest city in America? I have been running in the Houston area my entire life, and I am excited to share the love I have for running with others.

I ran my first half ever at Houston five years ago and came back in 2026 to clock a 1:09 PR. Now I’m pumped to help others chase their own breakthroughs as a pacer. Expect steady splits, good vibes, and strong finishes.

Troy Eberhart is an active member of the Houston running community and has completed multiple marathons and half marathons, including being part of pace teams. He’s excited to be part of the pace team again this year to help others reach their goals!

Marx Munoz is an experienced runner with over 25 years of running experience. Over 10 years have been dedicated to pacing with pace teams and races across the nation. Helping and seeing those around him reach their goals is why he does this. Excited to once again be part of the Houston pace team. Known for wearing bunny ears which makes him easy to spot.

CJ Langley is an experienced runner, marathoner, and community leader who has been running for more than 10 years and has completed 14 marathons, including the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon. He currently trains 40–50 miles per week while pursuing a sub-3:00 marathon and has helped runners of all abilities reach their goals through pacing, coaching, and encouragement. As the captain of Black Men Run Charlotte, CJ is passionate about creating a positive race-day experience and helping athletes run confidently from start to finish.

I enjoy helping runners achieve their goals by providing a steady pace, encouragement, and support while giving back to the Houston running community. It’s rewarding to be part of an experience that helps runners feel confident, motivated, and connected on race day.

I have been running marathon for over 10 years, and accomplished 5 Abbort Major Marathon Runs and many other full and half marathon runs. Now, I’m more enjoying the half marathon pacer run to help other runners to achieve their goals. I particularly love the Houston Marathon as a pacer.

I have been running long-distance races for over 25 years, completing close to 100 half marathons, 4 full marathons, and 2 100-mile ultra marathons. I have been pacing half marathons for 3 years and absolutely love supporting the running community! This will be my third time pacing Aramco, and I couldn’t be more honored to be a part of this wonderful event to encourage and support the runners.

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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 one way to give back to the running community.

I have been running for most of my life, and my PRs are far behind me. Now I enjoy helping others accomplish their goals, be it a first-time finish or a time goal. I’m looking forward to sharing some miles with y’all. I have been running for most of my life, and my PRs are far behind me. Now I enjoy helping others accomplish their goals, be it a first-time finish or a time goal. I’m looking forward to sharing some miles with y’all.

Molly McGuire has completed several marathons and achieved the milestone of completing a half or full marathon in all 50 states, while continuing her journey toward 100 lifetime half marathons. A proud member of Native Women Running, Molly embraces running as a pathway to resilience, personal growth, and connection. Through each race and every mile, she hopes to inspire others to pursue their own goals and discover what they are capable of achieving.

Over the years, I have completed more than 26 marathons and paced numerous races. I enjoy encouraging runners, helping them stay positive through the tough miles, and celebrating their accomplishments as they reach their goals. Whether it’s providing motivation, sharing a smile, or offering support when it’s needed most, I strive to make race day a positive and memorable experience for every runner.

I enjoy volunteering at running/walking/race events both to encourage folks and to be inspired. I hope to convey the message : “It’s not how fast you run, or even whether you run or walk, but what’s most important is to get out there and do your best.”

I’ve paced over 50 races – both Full & Half Marathons. I love helping our runners meet their goals! Let’s Run!

We are a party pace and bring up the rear of the race!!!

I love the smiles at the finish when goals are met.

I’ve ran houston full marathon last 4 years. I love traveling and running. I’m excited to be a pacer for the Houston Half Marathon 2027!

I have run more than 30 marathons and almost as many half marathons. I manage a local run club with the aim of getting a ton of runners ready for the marathon or half marathon start line. I am new to official pacing, but have been called into duty for more than a few friends wanting to hit specific half marathon race goals. Looking forward to a stellar half in 2027.