We’re excited to announce your 2019 Under Armour Eastside 10K Pacer team! This crew has been hand-picked from dozens of applications to ensure our runners are set-up to hit PBs and run their best on September 14th. Check them out, pick your favourite, and run with them on race day!
Pace Time: 40 minutes
Name: Vivian (@vdavidsonc)
A little about Vivian:
I love running and helping people so pacing allows me to combine both of these passions! I get a high helping people cross the finish line at a goal time and cheering/supporting them in the process.
Pace Time: 40 minutes
Name: Thomas (@tlane101)
A little about Thomas:
I was a first time pacer for West Van Run 5Km this year. I got a real buzz from the experience & looking forward to bringing that energy to the UA Eastside 10K!
Pace Time: 45 minutes
Name: Tommy (@looktommyrun)
A little about Tommy:
I ran the race last year and it was really fun. I paced a friend to a PR and would love to help runners in the community reach their goals for this race!
Pace Time: 45 minutes
Name: Liam (@liam_baird)
A Little about Liam:
I am extremely passionate about running, and absolutely love pacing others to reach their own goals. I know the course extremely well and know exactly how to help others run it too! We’ve all had a Pacer help us through a tough leg of a race before, and I want to return the favour.
Pace Time: 50 minutes
Name: Dora (@doravelazquez27)
A little about Dora:
I love this race but it’s a very difficult course to get a crazy good PB. If I don’t have to die and pace a group of chilled time it be more fun for me.
Pace Time: 50 minutes
Name: Jonathan (@jonathanichikawa)
A little about Jonathan:
I enjoy running and racing, and would like to help others celebrate their goals.
Pace Time: 55 minutes
Name: Melissa (@run.raven.run)
A Little about Melissa:
I enjoy running for fun and competition. I currently compete in road races from 5k to Marathon distance. I completed the Boston Marathon in April and will be running the Chicago Marathon this October. I have raced the Eastside 10k for the past three consecutive years and am excited to be a pacer this year!
Pace Time: 55 minutes
Name: Julie (@northshorepelly)
A little about Julie:
Running is my one true love. My one constant in life through ups and downs. It has given me so much and I love giving back to it. After a journey spanning almost a decade, I finally reached my running bucket list goal and qualified for the Boston Marathon. Until I run that on 4/20/2020, I’m enjoying doing shorter distance races and enjoying the running community.
Pace Time: 60 minutes
Name: Cassie (@Cassiepaul26.2)
A little about Cassie:
Running is my passion and I would love to be able to give back and help others achieve a time goal.
Pace Time: 60 minutes
Name: Gary (@northwestone_fixie)
A little about Gary:
I’ve been running for over 3 years now and am looking forward to pacing some runners. I train with mile2marathon and being part of it has made me stronger and faster…as of now am chasing my goal to qualify for Boston Marathon next year. In the meantime, it’s an honour to be a pacer for this awesome race.
Pace Time: 65 minutes
Name: Hannah (@itsfoggin)
A little about Hannah:
My friends’ comments on my race photos speak to it: “you look so happy!” It brings me joy to run, to explore my city, to have running be a place of deep conversation with friends or some training days to focus on nothing but the sounds of my feet on the ground and the waves hitting rocks along the Vancouver seawall. I run with a smile on my face and heart, and, after the pacers who have helped me with my PBs, I’d love to pair it with another runner’s 10k goal.
Pace Time: 65 minutes
Name: Kelvin
A little about Kelvin:
I picked up running while at UBC as stress relief and a way of increasing fitness and it turned into a bigger hobby than I expected. Plenty of encouragement have come my way from pacers and even other runners and probably helped me just narrowly get goal times.
Pace Time: 70 minutes
Name: Aleya (@aleyatea)
A little about Aleya:
I was a sprinter through high school and university and just started running half marathons five years ago as a fundraiser for my work. This year I led a training group for my volunteers who were running the Scotia 5K.
Pace Time: 70 minutes
Name: Jeannine (@jeannineavelino)
A little about Jeannine:
I’m an avid road and trail runner who loves to help people achieve their goals. I’ve paced West Van Run Summer twice successfully and really enjoy motivating people to do their best.
Pace Time: 75 minutes
Name: Rebecca (@reggiesaurusbex)
A little about Rebecca:
I’ve been running about 6 years now, but moving to Vancouver 2 years ago and getting involved in the running community lead to me actually loving running and starting to reach my potential. I want to give back to the running community while helping others meet their own goals
Pace Time: 75 minutes
Name: Mable
A little about Mable:
Avid runner and foodie! I love the camaraderie of the running community and how everyone helps and encourages each other. Being a pacer allows me to be part of the action while still doing what I love…encouraging others!
All Pacers will be outfitted in shoes & athletic apparel from:
