Welcome to our 2019 Ambassador page where we’re highlighting our Coastal Race Ambassador team! An amazing group of individuals who inspire others and spread the word about our fun races. If you’d like to apply to be an ambassador, click here.
Jason Lovelace
Hometown? Castle Hayne
Who Inspires You? Mother, Wife, Team Hoyt
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Greece
Favorite Coffee? Dark Roast W/Agave & Cream
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 15
Go-to Karaoke Song? Ice Ice Baby
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Ironman Hawaii Sub 10
When Not Running, I’m? Kids
Favorite Recovery Food? Chipotle Chicken Bowl
Terry Terragna
Hometown? Calabash
Who Inspires You? My wife
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Africa
Favorite Coffee? Espresso Martini
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 6
Go-to Karaoke Song? N/A
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Route 66 Half, Sub 2hr Marathon
When Not Running, I’m? Golfing, Traveling
Favorite Recovery Food? Burger & Rootbeer
Karen Grischuk
Hometown? Conway, SC
Who Inspires You? Colleen Alexander
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Australia
Favorite Coffee? Vanilla Latte
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 12
Go-to Karaoke Song? It’s Raining Men
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? New York/8:00
When Not Running, I’m? Cooking
Favorite Recovery Food? Eggs/Turkey Sausage/Toast with real butter
Addie Hutnik
Hometown? Sunset Beach
Who Inspires You? Jasmine Foberg
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Cartagena, Columbia
Favorite Coffee? I’m 11…
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 3
Go-to Karaoke Song? Hit Me Baby 1 More Time
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Disney 10K / 10 min mile.
When Not Running, I’m? At Gymnastics or Meeting Stitch
Favorite Recovery Food? Steak
Tedrick Kelly (TK)
Hometown? Raleigh
Who Inspires You? Son/Wife/Runners
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Italy/Greece
Favorite Coffee? N/A
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 4
Go-to Karaoke Song? 90’s Hip Hop
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Boston/7:20
When Not Running, I’m? Family Time
Favorite Recovery Food? Rise Chicken Biscuit
Tami Tonkin
Hometown? Little River
Who Inspires You? So Many People
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Italy
Favorite Coffee? Hot Chocolate
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 10
Go-to Karaoke Song? Nope!
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Italy / 2:15
When Not Running, I’m? Paddle Boarding g and Crafting
Favorite Recovery Food? Eggs Benedict
Amanda Donnelly
Hometown? Greensboro
Who Inspires You? Shalane Flannegan
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Israel
Favorite Coffee? Kombucha
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 10+
Go-to Karaoke Song? Britney Spears
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Honolulu or Tel Aviv- Crossing any finish line is a dream!
When Not Running, I’m? Barr Workouts, Making Kombucha, Disney, Reading
Favorite Recovery Food? Pasta!
Rachel Bryant
Hometown? Lexington
Who Inspires You? Runner Jacky
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Australia
Favorite Coffee? N/A
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 25
Go-to Karaoke Song? N/A
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Boston/8:30
When Not Running, I’m? Family
Favorite Recovery Food? Pizza
Phillip Bartholomew
Hometown? Robbins
Who Inspires You? God
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Switzerland
Favorite Coffee? Water
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 6
Go-to Karaoke Song? N/A
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? New York/3:30
When Not Running, I’m? Family/Helping Others
Favorite Recovery Food? Banana/PB&J
Marie McFadden
Hometown? Clover
Who Inspires You? All Runners
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Lots of Races
Favorite Coffee? Any Coffee
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? ?
Go-to Karaoke Song? Proud Mary
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? St. Thomas
When Not Running, I’m? Pups/Quilting/CrossStich/Rescue volunteer
Favorite Recovery Food? Chocolate Milk & Cheeseburger
Todd Griffin
Hometown? Raleigh
Who Inspires You? Kids
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? European Running Tour
Favorite Coffee? Drip
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? N/A
Go-to Karaoke Song? Nope!
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Boston/Sub 4
When Not Running, I’m? Coffee/Freinds/Family/Race Plotting
Favorite Recovery Food? Egg Bicuit/Grits/Coffee
Jackie Luther Nance
Hometown? Elizabethtown
Who Inspires You? Michael Wardian
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Australia
Favorite Coffee? N/A
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 17
Go-to Karaoke Song? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? London/8:30
When Not Running, I’m? Crossfit/Beer
Favorite Recovery Food? Pizza/Beer
Andy Mikual
Hometown? Columbia
Who Inspires You? Mo Farah
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Kenya
Favorite Coffee? N/A
How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 10
Go-to Karaoke Song? Fireworks
My Dream Race & Dream Pace Is? Berlin/5:00
When Not Running, I’m? Golfing/Coaching/Sleeping
Favorite Recovery Food? Burger/Smoothie
Mike & Shelly Warner
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