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Meet the
New Jersey Pacers!
Our pacers are
experienced marathoners.... who will help coach, inform, distract, and possibly
even entertain on the way to helping you finish at your goal time.
Please
take the opportunity to meet us at the pacer booth during the Expo!
Still
looking for NJM pacers for 3:10, 3:15 &3:20!
Marathon
Pacers
2:50
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Major
Jesse Arnstein, 37, is a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard and
competes for the elite National Guard Marathon Team. Jesse competed in
the New Jersey Marathon (previously named the Jersey Shore Marathon)
2001-2003, finishing in the top 10 each year. His best placing was 4th
in 2002. Jesse ran his first marathon in 1993 and has completed 13
marathons. Jesse plans to run close to a 6:25 per mile pace for
the first half of the marathon and then pick it up slightly for a strong
finish. Expect a touch of military motivation. Huah! You can spot Jesse on the course by looking for the "2:50
pacer" sign, or by his black and white "National Guard" singlet.
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2:50 Pacer
Major Jesse Arnstein |
Email:
jessearnstein@hotmail.com |
3:00
3:10
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On July 8, 2002 I woke up like any
other Monday morning. As I got out of the shower I decided to
get on the scale and weigh myself. I weighed in at 292 pounds.
It was at that point I decide something had to change. I need to
loose weight. I had a simple idea. Eat better and exercise. I
packed a bag that Monday morning that included a pair of shorts,
t-shirt, and tennis shoes. I had access to a treadmill at work
and that seemed to be the logical choice. That Monday evening
was tough. I walked 3 miles. It took me an hour. I also started
to modify what I was eating. I assumed that by cutting the
quantity of what I ate and trying to limit my fat intake would
be a change I could live with. Every day I plugged away. I
phased back my eating. I was not counting calories or points of
any “diet” plan. I just tried to eat more fruits and vegetables
and cut out fried or fatty foods. As I started to loose weight I
came to the conclusion that if I burned 300 calories walking for
an hour I could burn a lot more by running. So slowly but surly
I began to run. I was about 275 pounds at this point. I
eventually could run 1 minute, 2 minuets, 1 mile, 2 miles and so
the story goes. By December I had lost 70 lbs and running was
getting easier. It is at this point I came up with the idea of
running a marathon. I began to get more focused on my running at
that point. The more I ran the more I enjoyed it. March was now
here and I had lost 100 pounds and was now going to run my first
5K. I was so proud to finish that race without stopping. I was
hooked. I have run a lot of races since then. I have run 9
Marathons (8 have been Boston qualifiers). I will be running
Boston on April 16 (10th) and the New Jersey Marathon will be my
11th. I know the course well. I posted a personal best (2:52:27)
at last years race. I have run with pace groups in the past and
I know how valuable they can be. I am looking forward to helping
you achieve your goal and qualify for Boston.
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3:10 Pacer
Ray Fairchild |
Email:
Fairchildrt@aol.com |
3:20
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I am
a 41 year old from Johnson City, TN and have been running marathons
since 1999 (NJM will be my 38th). About 15 years ago (early 90s), I
weighed 240 pounds and had never run a race in my life. My only
memories of running at the time was "attempting" (and failing) in
the early 80s to complete a mile in gym class in high school in less
than 10 minutes. It was ugly and if I survived that "run", I
thought I would never run again... Diet and various aerobic
exercises in the mid 90s got me down to about 185 pounds and then
picking up running as a means of stress relief from work around 1996
eventually got another 20 pounds off of me. I joined our local
State of Franklin Track Club and ran several 5 and 10 Ks in the
late 90s. I started to think about attempting a marathon in
1998 and when our local track club started up the Virginia Creeper
Marathon in 1999, I decided to give it a try. My first marathon
went well, through 18 miles, and then I struggled to a 3:45 finish
and a 25 minute positive split. I was determined to run another
Virginia Creeper Marathon in 2000 and to do it better than before.
When I did that, I got hooked on marathoning. 2007 will be my 9th
consecutive Virginia Creeper Marathon. I have completed Boston,
Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Grandma's (Duluth, MN), Columbus
(OH), Country Music (Nashville, TN), Rock 'n' Roll (Phoenix, AZ),
Salt Lake City, Hartford, Mardi Gras, and many other smaller
marathons. With a marathon PR of 3:14, a 3:20 marathon might be a
bit of a challenge if the weather doesn't cooperate, however, I have
run a Boston qualifying time of between 3:17 and 3:20 in 6 different
marathons in 6 different states in the last 2 years. I have a long
term goal of running a marathon in all 50 states and DC at a faster
than 3:30 finish time and look forward to the NJM being # 23 of that
quest. I will be running a very even pace (1:40 for the first loop
if there are half-marathoners with that goal that wish to join us).
Weekdays, I work for Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN in
Environmental Affairs and spend most of my time resolving air
permitting issues. My favorite hobbies outside of marathon running
are baseball (and other sports) and travel. My girlfriend Sharon
will be traveling with me from TN to run the Long Branch Half
Marathon. Please contact me at
mailto:skerrick@eastman.com if you have any questions and
I look forward to you joining our group on race day.
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3:20 Pacer
Shawn Kerrick |
Email:
skerrick@eastman.com
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3:30
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Ritchie Lavene – 33 years old. “Run to Live….Live to Sing”
I was born on a cool summer morning in a Chicago Hospital; the sun was
just peaking over the….just kidding. As a passionate person not only in
life but in running and all the activities that I participate in; I have
run 7 Marathons since October 2005, 4 of which I was a pacer (New
Jersey, Delaware, Richmond, Miami (with a dislocated shoulder!)) Number
8 will be Boston on April 16th, where I plan to run sub 3 hour. I am very
devoted and focused not only on my training but with finding joy with
everything that I do and sharing those passions with others.
In addition to Running, I am very active in the Barbershop Harmony
Society, directing a Barbershop Chorus, Singing in a Quartet, and
judging and coaching groups all over the country! As a matter of fact
the motto, “Run to Live….Live to Sing” is etched into my Road ID
bracelet! I run to stay fit and satisfy my sports competitive edge. I
also strive to set an example of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for
my family and friends. I have a beautiful wife, Allison, and daughter, Ilana! (Happiness is a
3˝ year old who won’t let you stretch alone!)
You want to go over the line in 3:30 comfortably, you run with me! |
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3:30 Pacer
Ritchie Lavene |
Email:
richard.lavene@dop.state.nj.us |
3:40
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Hello, my name is Gavasker. I live in Stamford, CT. I
was a resident of New Jersey before moving down to
Connecticut. While I was in New Jersey I used to play
in the South Brunswick adult soccer League and
badminton club in Maplewood.
My first ever road race was a 5K in May 2003. Since
then I ran many road races including 7 marathons and
at least a dozen half
marathons. My best time for a marathon is 3:23 from
Baltimore trail Marathon which I ran in 2006 and my
best half marathon time is 1:32.
I'm a software engineer by profession and work for a
reinsurance company in Greenwich, Connecticut. I enjoy
running whether it is a race or it is just a training
run.
I WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST FOR THE NJ MARATHON.
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3:40 Pacer
Gavasker Manayath |
Email:
mgavaskar@yahoo.com |
3:45
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Jim
started running ten years ago as a way to combat boredom after a
divorce, and has since competed in hundreds of local Jersey Shore road
races, at all distances from 5K up to the marathon. Finisher of 12
marathons, including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia (twice), Marine
Corps (twice), and the New Jersey Marathon (twice). Jim is a three time
Boston Marathon Qualifier, with a PR of 3:13 which he set in 2002. He
also competes in local triathlons, and has completed Ironman four times,
in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Jim lives in Belmar and when not running
works as a Project Manager for Schoor DePalma, a multi-disciplined civil
engineering firm based in Manalapan.
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3:45 Pacer
Jim
McGoldrick |
Email:
jmcgoldr@schoordepalma.com |
3:50
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I've been running since high school. I
was voted MVP my junior year and was captain of the track team my junior
and senior year. I ran my first marathon while still in high school,
against my coach's wish and ran it in 3:18 (unofficial). I miss
qualifying for The Boston Marathon by 9 minutes, but will attempt again
in 2007.
My long term goal in the marathon is to run Boston just once. Short term
goal would be to break 3:15. I love running with a pack where we can
feed off of each others energy and keep the spirits high. Good Luck! And
I hope to see you out there.
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3:50 Pacer
Jose Caneda |
Email:
gizmo@si.rr.com
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4:00
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I have been running for approximately 25 years. I have
completed 50 (exactly) marathons, including 14 NYC and 10 Boston. My best
marathons were two of the Bostons, in which I ran a 2:58 and a 2:59, in
two consecutive years. I work for the New Jersey Attorney General's
office where I am a Deputy Chief in charge of the casino regulatory
enforcement. I am married for 34 years, with three children.
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4:00 Pacer
Rich Handzo |
Email: rehbeavis@aol.com
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I'm
Megan Rutt and am thrilled to be a pacer for the marathon. I live in
Chatham, NJ and have been running marathons since late 2001. I have run
about 10 marathons, 1 Ironman, and 1 Ultra marathon (50K - I NEVER need
to do that again!). I have run the NJ shore marathon twice (once as a
pacer). My PR is 3:20. I am really looking forward to helping fellow
runners achieve their goal.
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4:00 Pacer
Megan Rutt |
Email:
megan.rutt@db.com |
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David Gross, a charter member of the
NJRRC, has been involved in all previous 9 NJ Marathons - running the
1st three and on the race committee since.
He has completed 24 marathons and (2) 23 milers- including the Death
Valley Trail Marathon.
His most memorable running experience was a relay from West Palm Beach,
Florida to Casco, Maine to raise awareness of and funds for Camp
Sunshine (a beneficiary of the NJ Marathon) a retreat for critically ill
children and their families.
David is looking forward to helping other runners achieve their goal of
running a 2:00 1/2 Marathon.
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4:00 Pacer
David Gross |
Email:
davetherunner@aol.com |
4:15
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A converted soccer player, I have enjoyed the transition to running over
the past few years and have completed 20 marathons (including the 2005
New Jersey Marathon, and again in 2006 with the 4:15 pace team). I have
also completed 6 ultramarathons, including NJRR Club’s Turkey Swamp 50K,
and the JFK 50 miler. I am a member of the New York Flyers, and the New
York Road Runners. When not running, I enjoy soccer, travel, and
replacing the calories spent running. I’m looking forward to running
with the 4:15 Hula-Machine at the New Jersey Marathon again!
Personal Records:
5K: 0:19:28
10K: 0:42:18
˝ Marathon: 1:32:43
Marathon: 3:17:51
50K: 4:39:49
50 Mile: 9:54:21 |
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4:15 Pacer
Jack Heely |
Email:
heely@verizon.net |
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From Baltimore, MD.
Anne has completed 13 marathons including 4 Boston Marathons. Has
paced the Baltimore Marathon five consecutive years. Occupation:
Nurse Practitioner in an adult primary care private practice
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4:15 Pacer
Anne Villanueva |
Email:
ALVRun@aol.com
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4:30
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Roy Blakeburn, of Virginia Beach, is 50 years old and is a retired
Marine. My first marathon was the Marine Corps Marathon in 1983, in a
4:30:01. My PR is 3:28:59. I came back to running in 2001, since
returning I have ran 9 marathons 7 in the past 2 years (4 Shamrocks 2 as
a pacer, Frederick, Richmond, 2 Marine Corps and Jacksonville 06). The
New Jersey Marathon will be my 15th Marathon. I enjoy running and
listening to runners who are running their first marathon or trying to
set a PR. I believe in conserving energy early in order to have enough
leg to pass people at the 20 mile mark! I believe a common mistake most
runners make in a marathon is going out too fast in the first 10 miles.
I look forward to running with a great group of people, having fun, and
finishing with a BIG smile. I am trying to run a marathon in all of the
50 States, 5 down and along way to go! |
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4:30 Pacer
Roy Blakeburn |
Email:
blakeburnr@cox.net |
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My name is Brian Buffaloe. I'm 56 years old and have been running
marathons for about 20 years. I started my marathon odyssey at the
New Jersey Marathon in Jersey City in 1985. Since then I have
successfully completed 75 marathons and 1 ultra (60k-37 miles). My
best marathon time is 3:14 (of course that was many years ago-smile).
I have run marathons in such exotic places as Athens Greece,
Anchorage Alaska, Walt Disney World, just to name a few. Although
injuries have slowed my times and hampered my training, I still try
to run in at least 3 marathons a year. This year I will be running
the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach in March, the NJ Marathon in
April, and NYC Marathon in Nov.
Whenever I'm asked what is my favorite marathon, I have to say
that I don't really have one particular favorite. The NJ Marathon
has a special place in my heart. NJ is my home state and the
marathon course runs near the homes of my mother and brother and
sisters. I have been running The NJ Marathon since its start in
1996. I was one of the original pacers. This year if I can overcome
my knee injury, I will be pacing at 4:45. I've also have had the
honor and privilege of singing the National Anthem at the start of
every NJ Marathon. So if you don't see me at the starting line, look
for the guy with the microphone in his hand. See you at the shore. |
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4:30 Pacer
Brian Buffaloe |
Email:
Runbuffyrun@aol.com |
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I am an active duty Navy man and I started running
marathons 3 years ago when I transfered from a nuclear powered submarine
to shore duty. I live in Virginia Beach, VA. I have completed 10
marathons. I even did the goofy challenge at Disney World this year,
running the Half-Marathon, followed by the full marathon the next day.
It was loads of fun! I have found that using my wrist GPS helps to keep
a steady pace. I use it to keep me from starting out too fast too. My
email is jengerz@msn.com. See you on race day!
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4:30 Pacer
Gerald Ziegler |
Email:
jengerz@msn.com
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56 Years old, married with two
wonderful kids. Gene is a retired child abuse detective from the
Baltimore City Police Department with twenty-one years of service.
Currently employed as a deputy sheriff in the Baltimore County Sheriffs
Department for the past thirteen years.
Gene has completed 130 marathon in all
fifty states. Has paced New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Miami,
Fredericksburg, Baltimore, Air Force, Richmond, San Diego RocknRoll, VA
Beach well in excess of twenty times.
Gene looks forward to pacing and
helping runners achieve their goals. |
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4:30 Pacer
Gene Fritzel |
Email:
runfritz26@yahoo.com |
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A master runner with six marathons
under her belt. Two years after running the New Jersey Marathon I
qualified to run the Boston Marathon in April 2006.
Joann
will be running the first lap of the marathon. |
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4:30 Pacer
Joann
Coffee |
Email:
Johad123@aol.com |
4:45
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I am a native New Yorker with
a passion for marathoning. I have paced over two dozen marathons
(and 1/2 marathons) including hometown NY, Shamrock, NJ, Hartford,
Flying Pig, Disney, San Diego, Columbus, Grandmas & Marine Corps. I
was part of the 2006 Clif Bar Pace team and a pacer for the New
Balance Chicago Team. I have also been part of both Active’s Team
Aquaphor and Team Amino Vital. This year I hope to add both cycling
and swimming to my athletic resume but I believe the marathon will
remain my true first love. I look forward to sharing the miles with
you!
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4:45 Pacer
Randi
Lass |
Email:
RandiLass@yahoo.com
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Mike D. Skara, 35, father
of two, married six years. This will be his seventh NJ Marathon as part
of the pace team and 17th marathon overall. He promises to keep within
30 seconds of exact pace throughout the entire distance. He will to keep
pace group entertained the whole way.
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4:45 Pacer
Mike Skara |
Email:
mikeskara0@hotmail.com |
5:00
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I have been a member of the Essex Road
Runners Club since moving to New Jersey in 1999. This will be my first
New Jersey Marathon and 13th overall. At first I ran big city marathons
such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh (my hometown)
etc., but lately I've been concentrating of the more aesthetically
pleasing ones such as Cap Code, Wineglass, Big Sur, and Mystic. I teach
history at The Montclair Kimberley Academy and coach middle school
cross-country. At 6' 1" I should be easy for my pace group to find.
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5:00 Pacer
Ron Wolfson |
Email:
rwolfson@montclairkimberley.org |
5:15
5:30
5:45
6:00
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This will be my 7th time running the New
Jersey Marathon. I have completed 76 marathons, 26 ultras and 62
half-marathons. If I can do it, then anybody can. Often the hardest part
is simply getting to the starting line. In 2006 I was the 6-hour pacer
and my clock time was 5:58:15. I hope to be more accurate in 2007.
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6:00 Pacer
Eliot Collins |
Email: ewcollins@att.net
Website:
http://ewcollins.home.att.net/running.htm
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6:30
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I started running in May 2002 because
I was sick of being an obese, bad habit-collecting couch potato. Since
then I've raced everything on the road from 5K to ultramarathons and
every distance in triathlon. It is my honor to once again pace this
year's NJ Marathon 6:30 group, which will be my 33rd marathon. While the
half marathon is my favorite race, I also LOVE long distance: NJ will be
my first marathon back after recently completing my goal of 30 marathons
in 30 states in 365 days which included 23 marathons, 5 50Ks, a 50
miler, and an Ironman. I am a member of PA's AARC and NERRC, NYC's NYRRC,
the Marathon Maniacs, and the 50 States/50 States & DC Marathon Clubs. I
sometimes race for time, but more often than not I race for the
experience. The back of the pack is often a real party, full of
encouragement, laughs, and comraderie. I'm a native New Jerseyan (a
resident for 24 years!) and spent my first 21 summers in Ocean County
along the fabulous Atlantic. I'm really looking forward to pacing my
team in my home state to a smile-wearing finish! Any questions, don't
hesitate to email me.
And check out Lauri's story: http://www.phillyfitmagazine.com/Articles/Nov-Dec-06/notyourusualathlete.pdf
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6:30 Pacer
Lauri Fauerbach Adams |
Email:
runner_elkid@hotmail.com |
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