Michael R.
Pace Team Leader
Michael, a veteran of 18 marathons and 16 half marathons, is amped to be a new member of the Clif Bar pace team. Born and raised in Peoria, IL, Michael is an alum of Bradley University, where “Once a Brave, is always a Brave.”
When not pacing for Clif Bar, Michael is an active runner with Illinois Valley Striders. His running claim to fame is winning the 2010 Lake Geneva Half Marathon in a driving rain storm. Michael is happily married to Kristi, his wife of 16 years, and they have three growing kids – Aaron, 13; Gracie, 11; and Eli, 8.
When not pacing for Clif Bar, Michael is an active runner with Illinois Valley Striders. His running claim to fame is winning the 2010 Lake Geneva Half Marathon in a driving rain storm. Michael is happily married to Kristi, his wife of 16 years, and they have three growing kids – Aaron, 13; Gracie, 11; and Eli, 8.
Marathons Entered:
May 19, 2012 - Ogden Marathon - Pace 3:25
June 16, 2012 - Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon - Pace 1:50
September 2, 2012 - Disneyland Half Marathon - Pace 1:40
October 7, 2012 - Twin Cities Marathon - Pace 3:25
October 21, 2012 - Columbus Marathon - Pace 3:35