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09/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🌲 Minocqua No Frills Full & Half Marathon! 🌲🏃‍♂️

There are races we love pacing…and then there are races that just feel like home. ❤️

Minocqua is hands-down one of my absolute favorite places to run. I grew up coming to the Minocqua area for family vacations, and now that we have a cabin up here, this beautiful part of Wisconsin has become even more special to our family.

We always love the opportunity to help Race Director Rick Wilson with the Minocqua No Frills Full & Half Marathon. It may be a smaller race, but that’s part of what makes it so great. The course along the Bearskin Trail is absolutely gorgeous, and everyone involved genuinely wants to help every runner have the best day possible.

It was warm and humid this weekend, but thankfully not too bad, and our On Pace crew headed out with one goal: help as many runners as we possibly could! 💙

Paul and I paced the 2:00 half marathon group, and what an awesome crew we had! Trent, Becca, Brenda, Annie, Bill, Sydney, Keith, Bobbie, Sam and Jesse were among the runners we got to share miles with today. 🙌 With a smaller pace group, you really get the chance to know the people you’re running with, encourage one another, and work together toward that finish line. This group made those 13.1 miles so much fun! ❤️

We also have to give a huge thank you to our incredible sponsor, Nicolet Bank . Their support of On Pace and what we are trying to do in the running community is truly phenomenal. They are so special to us, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have them alongside us on this journey. We love that they share our passion for supporting people, strengthening communities and helping us make a difference—one race at a time. 💚

And perhaps the biggest accomplishment of the day came from our family…

Our 3-year-old Maggie ran her VERY FIRST 5K!!! 🥹❤️ She finished in 48 minutes and crossed that finish line with a smile on her face!

Molly, Miles and Allie also ran the 5K, and Aaron hopped on his bike afterward and picked up all the mile markers.

So yes…this one was truly a full-family race-day effort! 😂❤️

Running, pacing, volunteering, helping runners, and watching our kids be part of it all in a place that has meant so much to our family for so many years—it really doesn’t get much better than this.

Thank you, Rick Wilson, for another wonderful Minocqua No Frills Marathon, and thank you again to Nicolet Bank for believing in On Pace and helping us do what we love. We are incredibly grateful. ❤️

We absolutely love being part of this race and can’t wait to come back! 🌲🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

09/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ FROM THE FAST TO THE VERY LAST. 🏃‍♂️

At On Pace, pacing doesn’t stop with the final pace group.

Our sweepers are there for the runners and walkers at the back of the pack—not to rush them, but to support them, encourage them, help them stay on course, and make sure they have what they need to reach that finish line safely. ❤️

For Episode 37 of Sunday Pacer School, Carrie talks with first-time On Pace sweeper Sherry Van Straten about an experience she won’t soon forget.

Within the first quarter mile of the half marathon in Marquette, Sherry met Pat, an 85-year-old participant.

They spent the next 4 hours and 15 minutes together.

They talked about family.
They talked about Pat’s racing history.
They shared miles, stories, and plenty of encouragement.

And when Pat crossed that finish line? He finished about 30 minutes faster than the previous year—and went on to win his age group. 🥹🏆

Sherry summed it up perfectly: “It was one of the best days of my life.”

That’s sweeping.

Sometimes the most meaningful place in a race isn’t at the front of the pack.

It’s beside the person who needs someone to believe in them all the way to the finish. ❤️

From the very fast to the very last, every runner counts.

Have you ever been a race sweeper—or had someone stay with you when you needed it most? Tell us below. 👇

09/05/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ THIS WEEKEND, WE’RE ON PACE! ❤️

It’s another big race weekend for the On Pace community, and our pacers are ready to help runners chase goals, stay steady when the miles get tough, and have a whole lot more fun along the way.

📍 Friday, Sept. 5: Marquette Marathon & Half Marathon — Marquette, MI
📍 Saturday, Sept. 6: Minocqua No Frills Marathon & Half Marathon — Minocqua, WI
📍 Coming Sept. 13: Wicked Fast Marathon — Poconos, PA

Running one of these races? Find your On Pace group, introduce yourself to your pacers, ask questions, and stick with us! Whether you’re chasing a PR, hoping for a strong finish, or simply want some company through those later miles, you don’t have to do it alone.

That’s what pacing is about: real people, real support, and helping runners accomplish more than they thought possible. ❤️

👇 Who’s racing with us this weekend? Drop your race + goal time below so we can cheer you on!

Happy Pace. Happy Race.

08/31/2026

🏔️ Pacing at altitude? Your usual pace may not feel so usual.

In Episode 36 of Sunday Pacer School, Carrie Miller breaks down why running at higher elevation can feel harder — especially when you normally train closer to sea level.

With less oxygen available with each breath, the same pace can require more effort. Your breathing may increase. Your heart rate may rise. And that doesn’t mean you suddenly lost fitness.

So how do we approach higher-elevation races the On Pace way?

💧 Prioritize hydration
⚡ Stay on top of fuel and electrolytes
🏔️ Respect the added effort
⏱️ Consider pacing a slower finish time than you normally would
💛 Remember: effort matters more than forcing your usual pace

Carrie experienced this firsthand pacing in Montana around 5,000 feet. Her watch showed her VO₂ max drop by FIVE points after the race — then it bounced right back after pacing at sea level in San Diego the very next day.

The lesson? Your fitness didn’t disappear. Your body is simply working harder in a different environment.

Save this one before your next race at elevation — and send it to a pacer or runner headed for the mountains! 🏔️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

08/28/2026

What an absolutely beautiful August morning in Wisconsin for the Wausau Marathon last weekend! ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cooler-than-normal temperatures and low humidity made for nearly perfect running conditions for this morning’s full and half marathon!

This race will always hold a very special place in the history of On Pace. ❤️ We’ve been pacing the Wausau Marathon since 2017, and it was just the second race On Pace ever paced! Nine years later, we are incredibly grateful to still be here helping runners reach their goals. We have a long history with this race and so much love for the Wausau running community!

One of the things we love about the Wausau Marathon is how thoughtfully designed the course is. Runners experience so many different parts of the area—from Marathon Park and the Wisconsin River to the Riverlife Trail, city streets, the Marathon County Sports Complex, and surrounding communities. It’s such a great way to experience Wausau on foot!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsor Nicolet Bank, for continuing to support our On Pace teams and helping us do what we love—helping runners reach their goals! 💙

Thank you to Race Director Scott Smith and the entire Wausau Marathon team for welcoming us back year after year and putting together another wonderful event.

And a special thank you to Wausau on Water for sponsoring lunch for our pacers after the race! It was the perfect way to celebrate a successful morning of pacing with a great group of people. ❤️

Congratulations to everyone who crossed a finish line last weekend! We’re grateful to have been part of your journey and especially grateful for nine years of memories at the Wausau Marathon!

08/24/2026

“Where’s your group?”

If you’ve paced enough races, you’ve probably heard this one as you approach the finish line — sometimes with nobody running beside you. 😅

But here’s the thing: a pacer crossing the finish line alone doesn’t mean the pace group disappeared. It often means the plan worked.

At the The Wausau Marathon by Ho-Chunk Wittenberg, Paul started with a group of about 12 runners. Over 26.2 miles, that group naturally changed.

Some runners had a great day and pushed ahead. 💪
Some needed to back off and kept the pace sign in sight.
And some stayed alongside the group almost all the way to the finish.

That’s pacing.

Our job isn’t to keep every runner glued to the pace sign for 26.2 miles. It’s to provide consistency, encouragement, and guidance — and then help runners make the best decisions for their race.

If you’re feeling strong late in the race? GO. 🚀

You don’t have to wait for your pacer.

And if the day gets tough? Keep that pace sign in sight and let it help pull you toward the finish.

Sometimes the best sign that a pacer did their job is crossing the finish line alone. ❤️

Happy Pace. Happy Race.

08/21/2026

🏃‍♀️🌴 America’s Finest City Half Marathon — Another Great Day with On Pace! 🌴🏃‍♂️

What a day in San Diego! Last Sunday, 25 On Pace pacers took on America’s Finest City Half Marathon, helping more than 3,800 runners stay on pace and keep moving toward that finish line. 🏁

The morning brought cloudy skies, plenty of humidity, and temperatures in the 70s—but the energy out on the course was incredible!

And what a course it is. 🌊 Starting at Cabrillo National Monument atop Point Loma, runners make their way along San Diego Bay and Harbor Island, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego, and finally into Balboa Park for that well-earned finish.

A HUGE thank you to our 25 On Pace pacers for showing up, encouraging runners, and doing what On Pace does best—helping runners chase their goals and feel supported! 🙌

Thank you to MUSH Foods for fueling our pace team and to In Motion Events and their incredible volunteers for another fantastic race day. ❤️

Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line at America’s Finest City Half Marathon! Whether you chased a PR, followed a pace group, or simply kept putting one foot in front of the other—you did it. 🏅

Happy Pace. Happy Race. We’ll see you at the next finish line!

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