Meet Your 2025 Pacers
Dane Shaw
Dane Shaw is a veteran pacer originally from Edwardsville IL that has made Austin his home now for the past 13yrs. Dane is a life long runner and former triathlete now turned ultra/trail runner. Dane raced in 7 full IRONMAN’s and 4 half IRONMAN’s which include 2 world championship races. Other accomplishments include his first ultra at the Leadville 100 and finishing under the 25hr mark. Dane is so excited to be pacing the 3:00 group this year and leading everyone to their goal.
James Greenham
James is a veteran pacer and Irish masters athlete. He been lucky enough to pace the 3hr group since 2018. Without doubt, this continues to be his favorite race weekend of the year. With a marathon personal record of 2:37, athletes are in good hands running for the 3 hour finish with James
Rory Tunningley
Ready to Run Austin store Manager, Ran cross country and track at The University of Texas at Austin. Two time Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier.
Matthieu Diener
When Matthieu more to Austin from Paris (France) in 2019, he was impressed with the greatness of the Austin running community. Matthieu became familiar with a few of the training groups around town while running around the river and training for previous Austin Marathons. He is excited to join the Austin Marathon pacing team for for the second time after a great first experience in 2024! Matthieu will provide a smooth run around town in pursuit of the 3:05 finish.
Raymond Brown
Raymond is a rookie pacer who is still fairly new to distance running, completing his first marathon (Austin Marathon!) in 2022. Since then, he has developed a love for running and has completed the Boston, Chicago and NYC marathons along with most of the local Austin road races.
Raymond trains with Bat City Track Club, and you’ll often find him cooling off in Barton Springs after an early morning run around Town Lake.
He is currently working toward competing in the AbbottWMM Age Group World Championships and improving his current marathon PR of 2:36.
In his professional life, Raymond is an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor living in Austin with his wife and two kids. When he’s not running or working, he’s writing music or attending his kids’ sporting events or dance recitals.
Raymond is excited to guide the 3:05 group through the streets of Austin!
Brian Fagan
Brian is a veteran pacer leading the 3:10 this year. He has run the Austin Marathon 14 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 in the greater Austin area.
Josh Janicek
Josh is a 7-time Boston qualifier, NYC Marathon qualifier, run coach, dabbled in some ultras, founder of the Circle C Run Club, and has called Austin home for the last 30 years. Josh accidentally took up running 11 years ago and loves to give back to the running community as much as running itself. Josh is excited to have the opportunity to help some great folks hit their race goal at this year’s Austin Marathon.
Nate Ford
Nate is a rookie pacer who started running consistently in 2017 after looking for a way to improve his overall mental and physical health through fitness. He started getting more serious about marathon running and worked his way down to his current PR of 2:49. Training with Trail Roots over the years, he’s seen that seemingly-impossible running goals can be met with the help and encouragement of others, and he looks forward to giving back to the Austin running community by helping runners hit their goals in February!
Adam Hammons
Adam has enjoyed being a part of the Austin running community as a run leader for Speedshop Mafia and veteran pacer for the Austin marathon. This will be his third time to pace, and his favorite part is always hyping up fellow runners to get them to the finish line in the last two miles. From mountains, to heartbreak, to 11th street, he’s seen them all throughout his marathon career.
Michael Wilt
Michael is a veteran Austin Marathon pacer who considers it an honor to lead the 3:20 pack. He currently trains with the Bat City Track Club and has completed 14 marathons, one on-your-own ultra, dozens of middle distance races, and some sprints to the curb with the recycling cart. Michael is currently focused on racing the World Marathon Majors, reducing his marathon personal record of 2:45, and finding his daughter an alicorn. Happy running!
Dermot O’Driscoll
This will be my 3rd time pacing and my 12th or so (lost track!) marathon. I love the energy and joy of group running and look forward to bringing you home on schedule… LETS GOO!!
Christopher Yee
Chris is a rookie pacer & thrilled to lead the Austin Marathon 3:25 group to meeting their goals! He is a dedicated marathoner, husband, father, and Director of Bands at Cedar Park High School.
Chris is a proud member of a Northwest Austin Running Team, Pursuit, led by coach Nils Gundersen and recently qualified for and will be running the 2025 Boston Marathon.
In addition to running Chris enjoys brewing specialty coffee, baking sourdough bread, and post-long run naps!
Sydney lambert
When I first moved to Austin nearly 17 years ago, running was my primary way of meeting new people and learning my way around town. I’m still a dedicated runner (mostly trails) and supporting runners’ goals at the Austin Marathon is a true honor and annual tradition. I’m pretty biased but I think the Austin Marathon has some of the most fun and unique energy of any race I’ve been part of. I can’t wait to meet you and help you achieve your next running milestone!
Ted Davison
Ted Davison’s running career started many years ago in Zimbabwe as part of his triathlon training. When he went to college in England, Davison completed the London marathon, twice. He has now completed more than 22 marathons, an Ironman triathlon and over 20 ultra-distance races, including Western States 100, Leadville 100, Tahoe Rim Trail, The Bear, Bighorn, and the Tor Des Geants – 330K in Italian Alps. Since moving to Austin in 2001, Davison has run the Austin Marathon and 3M ½ marathon many times and this will be his seventh year being a pacer.
Anayeli Jaimes
Anayeli is a veteran pacer and an Austin native. She is excited to pace her hometown marathon. Anayeli is no stranger to the marathon distance. She has run a full marathon in all 50 states and even raced a 100-miler. As a former nurse, now an executive, Anayeli considers living a healthy lifestyle is important. She uses her personal running experience to inspire others to take an active role in their health and future.
Julia Vegas
Julia Vegas is originally from Boca Raton, FL. She has called Austin home since 2009. Julia ran cross country and track for Florida State University before discovering marathons. Julia has run 35 marathons with a PR of 2:58. Julia finished 3rd female overall in the 2016 Austin Marathon.
Rich Janes
Rich is a sophomore pacer. He started running to get back in shape and kept running with the encouragement of his family, who claimed he was less grumpy after a run. Unfortunately, the effects wear off in less than 24 hours. In addition to the occasional dad joke, Rich enjoys talking about and listening to others talk about running. Although it doesn’t appear either has led to a significant accumulation of practical running knowledge. In addition to several versions of the Austin Marathon, he has run 4 of the 6 World Majors.
Katie Graff
Katie is a veteran pacer having paced the 3:40 finish at the Austin Marathon for the last three years. She is passionate about helping others out and offering encouragement to runners. Katie is grateful for the opportunity to connect with other runners and see them accomplish their goals.
CP Shaulis
CP is a rookie pacer but lifelong runner. Residing in the Austin area for his whole life, CP ran cross country and track at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Since graduation, he has worked and now manages at Fleet Feet – Gateway. He is excited to give back to the race that got his marathon addiction started!
Matt Fletcher
Matt Fletcher began running in 2011 to drop weight, but soon the means became the end, and he dove in headfirst after the siren song of the endurance challenge. Natural scenery and lack of cars are the greatest appeal to him while running trails, but Matt maintains a healthy appetite for Austin’s asphalt. A long time member of TrailRoots, Matt has finished a pair of 100Ks, had his first marathon win at a Lake Georgetown trail race, has a pair of sub-3 marathons, most recently in Boston, and just finished his first 100miler. Pacing this year will be his milestone 50th marathon and his 10th Austin Marathon, 7th time as a pacer, allowing him to give something back to this encouraging running community, while enjoying this challenging course.
Ashley Van Wagoner
I’m a mom of 4 and a member of the Rogue Running Cedar Park team. I love God, my family/friends, and running. One thing I love most about running is the community. Runners are the most hard working, supportive, encouraging group of people I’ve met. There’s nothing like being in a race surrounded by so many people who worked so hard to be there. Being a pacer is so fun and fulfilling for me. Can’t wait to explore the streets of Austin in the best way! ??-️?
Michelle Ryan
Michelle is a veteran pacer celebrating her 10th year on the Austin Marathon team with her pacing partner Robyn Dodge. Michelle has raced 56 marathons, 56 ultra marathons and 7 Ironmans. She’s raced the Boston Marathon 7x, as well as the Ironman World Championships, Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc Championships in the 100 miler and 100k, and raced ultras in Australia, Hong Kong, France, South Africa, Japan and Brazil. Serving the Austin running community for the last decade as a pace team member is what she loves the most.
Robyn Dodge
Robyn is a veteran pacer and is currently the Austin Marathon Pace Team Captain. It is her fourth year in a row serving in this role. Robyn has completed over 50 marathons, including finishing twelve consecutive Boston Marathons. She will run her thirteenth consecutive Boston Marathon in April. Robyn and her experienced partner Michelle are both punctual, consistent, and precise pacers. They have paced the Austin Marathon together for the past nine years. Professionally, Dr. Dodge is a professional archaeologist and works for an environmental consulting company in Austin. She is also a certified fitness instructor, teaching strength and Mat Pilates in her free time. Robyn is excited to assist athletes in achieving their goals on February 16th!
Daniel Payne
Daniel is a rookie Austin Marathon pacer who is excited to pace the 3:50 group. His first marathon was the 2014 Austin Marathon, and he’s happy to be back on the official course. Daniel is an ultra marathon trail runner, training on roads during the week and enjoying trails on the weekends. He’s excited to pace alongside veteran pacer Michelle on February 16th.
Karim Elmrabet
Karim is a veteran pacer who started running in 2003 with the goal of a completing a single marathon. Soon after, he was hooked. Running helped Karim stay fit and alleviate work stress. He has been pacing the 3M half-marathon and Austin Marathon for many years and enjoys helping runners reach their goal. Karim also enjoys traveling to different locations to race marathons. He has finished over 60 marathons, including all six of the World Marathon Majors.
Frank Hayes
Frank is a veteran pacer and is excited to pace the 4 hour Marathon group in 2025. Frank loves the first half of Austin Marathon course, before the Half-Marathoners peel off, because of all the energy from the runners and the amazing crowd support. And when executed well, it sets up runners to have an even better second half. During the week Frank enjoys running with his Circle C Ranch neighborhood run club and running around Town Lake on the weekends.
Mallory Brooks
Mallory is a veteran pacer, who loves to see marathoners break that four hour mark! She is an avid trial runner and has set several Fastest Known Times including a circumnavigation of Mt Rainier and a quad crossing of the the Grand Canyon. Mallory is familiar with the course and will keep her group motivated, encouraged, and on pace to achieve their goals!
Bonnie Pope
Bonnie is veteran pacer, mom, and nurse practitioner who grew up in Austin. This will be her 3rd year pacing the Austin Marathon. Her favorite hill on the Austin Marathon course is the Enfield climb. She loves pushing others to do their best and to enjoy all that the Austin Marathon has to offer!
Lino Ramirez
My name is Lino Ramirez, I have been running for about 10 years now. I qualified for Boston twice within the past 6 years and my goal is to maintain my fitness ane qualify another time.
Raechel Tabereaux
Raechel is a rookie pacer but this will be her fourth time on the Austin course. She is a professional Pilates instructor, wife and momma to 3 little runners. Raechel’s favorite pre-race meal is a banana, bagel and ALWAYS coffee. Her most recent achievements include finishing Pikes Peak Ascent and nabbing a PR at the Houston Marathon. Pacing this year is an honor and she can’t wait to woop it up.
Laura Hitt
Laura is a veteran pacer who has been running long-distance races in Austin annually for more than 20 years. Laura has run 8 marathons, achieved a Boston Qualifying time at the Austin Marathon, and has paced numerous half marathons. When Laura isn’t running, she is a mathematician-turned-fraud-program-manager and mother of two amazing teens. She looks forward to assisting runners achieve their goals on February 16th.
Mary Lenington
Mary Lenington will be pacing her 7th Austin Marathon. (also, what is on last year’s bio is prob fine)
Adry Prado
I’m thrilled to have been invited to pace the 4:35 finish at the Austin Marathon and to be part of such an incredible team! I’ve been running since 2001 and have completed several full and half-marathons. My most recent marathon was the Eugene Marathon. I’m a mom, wife, baker, and cake decorator, as well as an RRCA Level 2 certified running coach. I’m also the founder of three running clubs: Rise and Run South Austin, Easton Park Run Club, and Happy Feet Run Club. My favorite time to run is 5:00 AM. I can’t wait to see you at the start line
Melissa Graham
I am so excited to be pacing the 4:35 finishers for the Austin Marathon in 2025! I’m a rookie pacer but this will be my 4th year running Austin and my 7th marathon. I am a mom of 12 year old twin boys so most of my training is done early in the mornings at 5am with Rise and Run South Austin. I find that running with others is so much more joyful than running on my own! Last year I became a certified running coach through RRCA and I love cheering on runners in their goals.
James Phares
Jimmy is a rookie pacer for the 2025 Austin Marathon. Jimmy has completed over 30 marathons/ultra marathons including six Austin Marathons. He is a 35 year resident of Austin who loves sharing stories of the streets and trails of his adopted hometown. Jimmy enjoys running with several trail groups as well as the ATX Runners/Ship of Fools. Come join Jimmy and co-pacer Sandy Cumming on February 16, 2025 for a 4:50 tour of beautiful Austin, Texas!
Sandy Cumming
Hi! My name is Sandy Cumming and I live and run in Austin,Texas. I Have run the Austin Marathon six times. My running history includes over 125 marathons including finishing a marathon in all 50 states twice and running a half marathon in all 50 states once. I’m looking forward to pacing this year and can’t wait to help you meet your goals for for the Austin Marathon!
