HALF MARATHON PACERS
1:30
Javier Mere
Corral
“I’ve been a pacer for 8 years now and it’s always about giving back and helping others achieve their goals. If 1 person is impacted and benefitted from my support, that’s all that matters.”
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Daniel Chidester
Corral
“As a pace team member, I will impact the local running community by helping those who have put in countless hours of dedication and work, to obtain their goals and help grow the sport within the community. I will encourage and invigorate local (and non-local) runners as they challenge themselves within their own personal goals. The Aramco Houston Half Marathon Pace team members not only represent the local state of running community, but also represent the Houston Marathon along with the hard-working staff that puts on such an institutional race.”
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Cade Rosenquis
Corral
“Being a pacer impacts the Houston community for me as in my opinion the Houston Marathon weekend is the best event hosted in Houston and brings in many people such as multiple friends from out of state who I brought with me to race with last year.”
1:45
Scott Peacock
Corral
“I think there is a place for every pace. Helping Houston runners, from the elite to the not-so-elite, have a good race will only encourage their commitment to the great sport of running, which leads to healthier lives in the community.”
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Madison Byrne
Corral
“I am confident in my ability to talk to people as they need throughout a race, therefore helping more people cross the finish line. As a 25-year-old woman I think I can inspire other your woman in the running community. Being born and raised in Austin, I am a Texan through and through and want to bring others to Texas to run these races.”
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Ryan Tully
Corral
“Pacing is extremely impactful to the Houston community because it allows for a moment of vulnerability, where people can place trust in an absolute stranger to guide them, their hard work, training, travel, and other massive investments across the final challenge in their journey. It can make or break months or even years of effort by an individual, to allow them to let go of thought and be guided by the knowledge and experience of their pace team.”
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2:00
Heather Cui
Corral
“I enjoy running with other runners, sharing experiences and building lasting friendships. Supporting fellow runners to achieve their pace goals and crossing the finishing line together gives me a sense of accomplishment. This is the way I give back to growing running community and feeling proud to be a Houstonian.”
Cathy Delamore
Corral
“In the past years I have paced several half marathons and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I have enjoyed working with the runners I have paced as I believe I am a motivation for them.”
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Nathan Rugg
Corral
“Running changes everything, and providing pacing is a service to the running community.”
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2:30
Laura Toro
Corral
“Being a member of the pace team, I will impact runners in our community by encouraging them to keep running. Bringing light and positivity to those around me and making their race an enjoyable experience.”
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Hung Nguyen
Corral
“I ran my first Houston marathon in 2000. I also did 3 Ironman races. However, running is still my favorite sport. In 2012, I paced the Houston Marathon to help other runners to achieve their goals. It makes me happy when I see their smiling faces at the finish line. Then I realized that pacing is what I would like to do. Since then, I have been a pacer for various full and half marathons. To me, it is a one way to pay back to the running communities.”
3:00
Kenneth Lettre
Corral
“I love the positive impact I can make on my runners… not to mention the sweaty hugs at the end. The positive ripples that start during this race can have an ever-increasing effect in the future with the runners/people I encounter along the way. I want to be part of this positive effect.”
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Dee Dee Lincoln
Corral
“I’m happy to be an encourager/ motivator. I want others my age to know it is possible to enjoy living an active lifestyle.”
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3:30
Amanda Carter
Corral
“Pacers are like guides who help show runners the way. They also take a lot of the mental load off the runners during the race. Knowing that these resources are available will help the community feel comfortable during the event.”
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Fabiana Manzo
Corral
“I have been running for about 4 years and have completed the Houston Chevron and Chicago marathon. I look forward to being a pacer who supports runners to meet their goals and be a mental aid for runners.”
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3:56
Kathie Dreher
Corral
“Houston is my home! I think it would be fun and if we have out of town runners, I can point out landmarks and history.”
Gary Morgan
Corral
“I’m a 1988 Olympic Race walker. I ran my first marathon in 1980 at the Detroit Free press Marathon in 2:44:58. My marathon PR is 2:35:40 in 1981. Then I went into Racewalking. I came back to running marathons in 2005. Became a pacer and most of the races since then were paced races. I ran Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa in 2009 and 2010. I love pacing races and helping runners attain their goals.”
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4:00
Aaron Blades
Aaron is a 15-year endurance athlete with races including the Rocky Racoon 50-mile ultra-marathon, Ironman Texas, and a dozen 70.3 races. He is a Navy veteran and a Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high school science teacher. For eight years he has happily supported the runners of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Casey Blades
A life-long soccer player, Casey came to endurance sport as a way to improve her fitness on the field. She is an art teacher in Cypress Fairbanks ISD; and for over a dozen years she has served as both the head cross country and soccer coach at Cy Lakes High School. Encouraging athletes to reach their goals remains one of her strongest passions.
ALTERNATE
Greg Meszaros
“I remember my first marathon in which I used a pacer, and that person delivered me to the finish line right on time. I was filled with the feeling that I could accomplish anything. The more people who experience this feeling, the better for the entire community.”
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Pamela Matula
“As an Aramco Houston Half Marathon pacer, I look forward to encouraging others to reach their goals. Encouraging others to reach their goals improves mental wellbeing both for the runner as well as the pacer through community support. So the more I can encourage runners through their running impacts their life fulfillment and may even inspire others to run or pace.”
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MARATHON PACERS
2:55
Brian Dupre
Corral
“Hitting a PR under 3:00 is a massive target for people! Helping a large group accomplish this last year, solo, was rewarding personally and I look forward to seeing my group at the finish line reaching their own goals.”
Alberto Barajas
Corral
“I look forward to pacing the Chevron Houston Marathon because I am deeply passionate about fostering a supportive and encouraging running community. Having experienced the transformative power of pacing firsthand, I am eager to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow runners, helping them reach their personal bests and achieve their race day goals. I believe that pacing is not just about finish times, but also about creating an inclusive and motivating environment where every participant feels empowered and supported throughout their marathon journey.”
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Christian Rodriguez
Corral
“Like donors, police officers, staff and volunteers, pacers are important to making the Chevron Houston Marathon the best race in Houston. This race has had an enormous impact on my life, and I see it doing so for the rest of my life. I want to give that gift back to others this year by helping others achieve their goals.”
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3:00
Wasiu Ahmed
Corral
“As a Pace Team Member and Houston-area resident, showing up at the start line and being present to help runners achieve their goals speaks greatly of our home race and city. That is one way I can give back to my community.”
Garrick Gan
Corral
“Helping pace friends to their PRs has by far been the most rewarding part of my running journey. Having the support of a pace team was so helpful during my first sub3 and I can’t wait to pay it forward in Houston.”
Govind Upadhyay
Corral
“As a pace team member, there will be a great sense of satisfaction to help runners get their goals on one hand and on the other hand during this process, I will be connecting to runners with different background and filling up with encouraging conversations before and along the way, distracting them from worrying about time and splits to solely focus on the pacer, and eventually making the race as easier, fun and memorable as possible. This is how we help the local community and nationwide as the race popularity grows every year.”
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3:05
Uriel Rosas
Corral
“I am excited to be a Chevron Houston Marathon pacer; I aim to encourage and inspire runners in the race to accomplish their goals in completing the desired time in the race. They will not be alone or anxious during the race as me and the other pacers will guide them to the finish line.”
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Elizabeth Northern
Corral
“I feel like I will bring my pace group a deep sense of relief, knowing that I will be taking care of them as they work towards their goals. It is an honor and privilege to pace, and it is fun! The mental load I hope to relieve my group will hopefully allow them to save that energy for the end. I also really enjoy learning about runner’s journeys and the various experiences.”
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Carlos Rodriguez
Corral
“When the job is set and done; we can help others achieve their goals by being able to trust us as pacers to lead them to the correct pace for the finish time they have been working hard to get. Some may want to qualify for a major. I’m all up for helping someone do that.”
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3:10
Stephen Baumgartner
Corral
“Being a pacer at Houston is a great chance to help others achieve goals they have set. I like to help mentor and provide my thoughts and experiences gained over 23 years of running the Houston marathon as well as others. Last year I was able to bring finish within 20 seconds of my pace time.”
Andrew Mbiam
Corral
“The Chevron Houston Marathon was my first marathon attempted and completed with friends in 2015. Since then, I have improved so much, in the road running arena. Helping other runners achieve / finish within their goal time feels like a good way to give back and celebrate my 10-year Chevron anniversary.”
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Benjamin Chevalier
Corral
“Going through a marathon as a pacer for other runners is going through highs and lows during +26 miles with the goal of getting to the finish line together. The runners following need to fight to keep up and the pacer must plan well to make sure the pace is adapted all along. It’s a really strong community mindset for 26.2 that even lasts for long after the marathon is over. As we finish the course, we celebrate together the win of finishing the course as a team.”
3:20
Fabrizio Chiesa
Corral
“This would be my third-year pacing Houston and my 11th marathons overall. I love to be part of my hometown race and help fellow runners achieve their goals.”
Charlotte Wenzel
Corral
“Running has been a force in my life that has given me so much – pacing will be an opportunity to not only give back to the sport, but to also give back to the community. I currently volunteer at races and see pacing as another way to contribute to someone else’s running memories.”
Patrick Ritsko
Corral
“Being on the Chevron Houston Marathon Pace Team would allow me to forge new friendships and connections within the greater running community. I enjoy helping runners reach their goals on race day and it gives me a sense of purpose when I witness runners meet or exceed those goals. Given I was injured this past January and regrettably missed the race, I would be most appreciative of another opportunity to join you all as a dedicated and reliable member of your team.”
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3:25
Kerry Lee
Corral
“Running offers many kinds of goals to achieve from bettering your race time to logging miles in all corners of the world. I have paced many marathons and enjoy helping others succeed at things they have trained hard for.”
Jian Gu
Corral
“As a pace team member, I will motivate runners to set and achieve ambitious goals and promote community-wide resilience and achievement. Pace Team Members would foster camaraderie among runners and spectators alike and promote a sense of unity and pride in the city. I will help promote healthy living and lifestyle and community involvement throughout Houston.”
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David Diaz
Corral
“I have more than 20 years of experience, I have worked with the Houston pace team for the last 3 years.”
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3:30
Andrew Dreher
Corral
“Houston has such a wonderful running community. It’s an honor, a privilege, and but also a responsibility to help others achieve the goal, one step at a time.”
Joshua Litofsky
Corral
“Marathons are a great way to bring a community together, and the Houston Marathon does a terrific job at that. To keep a marathon popular for both the local and national running communities, it needs a robust set of pacers. While the workers and volunteers are the backbone of any marathon, the pacers are (excuse the pun) its legs.”
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Kenny Miller
Corral
“I am able to help those in the Houston Community reach their running goals, whether that be a BQ, a PR or completion. I aim to be viewed as a positive influence for both running and the Houston community.”
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3:35
Brian Mason
Corral
“I really enjoy helping other runners achieve their running goals. I love the Houston Marathon and as a public servant, I really enjoy making sure the event is successful.”
Andrew Kingsbury
Corral
“Having reliable pacers makes the race experience more enjoyable. Whether people are going for Boston, a PR or their first marathon I strive to help people meet their goals in Houston.”
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Joshua Leyva
Corral
“I love the Houston Marathon and enjoy being able to help others accomplish their goals. Pacing gives me a chance to give back to the race and help others.”
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3:40
Jasmine Goodenow
Corral
“I have been running all my life and truly enjoy it! I have ran Chevron for 9yrs and love this race! I have Boston qualified 3 times and would love to be able to help other athletes qualify, PR or run their first marathon.”
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Gabriel Coraspe
Corral
“I know the beautiful city of Houston, and I know its streets, I would like with my experience to collaborate with my runner friends to achieve their goals and push them to improve their times.”
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Danny Boyle
Corral
“I love this city and this race. the crowds are amazing, and I love seeing both seasoned and first-time athletes make goals for themselves and achieve them. what better way to do that than to volunteer as a pacer.”
3:50
Ashok Attaluri
Corral
“I have paced the Houston marathon twice(officially in 2020 and unofficially in 2024). This is the one of the best organized big city marathons in the country. I love the course, the people and the supportive crowds”
Paul Lloyd
Corral
“When I pace a marathon, I ensure that my time is within one minute of my pace time. I communicate with everyone pacing with me and do my best to bring as many with me to the finish line. I make it fun to where most people feel it’s a fun run verses a marathon.”
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Paul Aleshire
Corral
“Being a Pace Team Member gives me the opportunity to help other runners to be able to reach their marathon time goals. Being a member will help runners in the Houston area keep motivated to run and train for all distances of races keeping themselves healthy and involved in the running community.”
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3:55
Kristie Barbee
Corral
“While I have had several events as an official pacer, I have unofficially paced friends in both the half and full marathon distances. I am energetic and like to entertain/encourage others in both a training setting and in races. I manage one of the larger running clubs in Houston and am invested in the success of others.”
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Gustavo Rodriguez
Corral
“The Chevron Houston Marathon is the most important day of the year for the Houston running community and is often the first experience many new and prospective runners will have with the larger running community. Being part of the pace team last year taught me that so many of the thing’s pacers can do to help their runners not only start long before race day, but long after, by helping to motivate new runners in their training, build confidence in their abilities, and welcome them into that community by participating in group runs and social events. As a pacer my job is not only to help runners run their best race on race day, but also to be a resource to them on their journey to race day and beyond.”
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Donald Paull
Corral
“Houston is a great race and I find it very rewarding helping other runners achieve their goals.”
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4:00
Huan Yang
Corral
“I am familiar with Houston Marathon since I ran it 7 times already. I have a lot runner friends, and I would like to lead them to the finish line.”
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Kim Kreuzman
Corral
“Where there is a strong running community, there is a strong community. Runners showing up for one another, runners challenging one another, runners encouraging each other to be their best. When runners have someone to run with—that builds a safer, stronger community.”
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Jason Wallace
Corral
“I was surprised how many people ran with me at the 3:55 pace in the B corral last year trying to get under 4 hours. I took on the challenge and wanted to make sure we finished in the right time to help them achieve their goal.”
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4:05
Charles Fisher
Corral
“Oh boy, it’s such an amazing experience. It brings the community together on so many levels. Houston is a better place because of this race and its pacers.”
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Andrew Aguirre
Corral
“Pacers get to be an on the course representative of the HMC. Conducting ourselves in a positive manner reflects positively on the HMC as we are on the stage for 3 hours (or more) doing what we love to do. The community supports the event well with great crowd support and having an all-star pace team reinforces to the community about the importance and value marathon weekend brings to the community.”
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4:10
Teresa Ngo
Corral
“Being a part of the Chevron Houston Marathon Pace Team provides a sense of community. Also seeing the faces of the pace group who ends up w a PR is an amazing experience. Can’t beat Houston’s marathon route bc it is the best.”
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Aubrey Goodwin
Corral
“Houston has a vibrant running scene that reaches all aspects of the community. I am looking forward to being a part of the running atmosphere to continue demonstrating the positive aspect of the sport for those that are lifelong members or just getting started.”
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4:20
Gabriela Garza
Corral
“I would help others reach their goals. My experience as long-distance runners will help others with the struggle. I am Latino which is a lot of the running population of this event so people feel represented.”
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Devin Brown
Corral
“It would be an honor to have the opportunity to give back to the Houston running community once again as a pacer. I have made so many friends along the way that it seems I spend about half the marathon calling out other runners as well as spectators along the course. It gives me energy and I hope it does the same for others.”
4:35
Jenny Gruber
Corral
“As a Pace Team Member, I interact with the Houston community, encouraging runners, high-fiving spectators, and thanking volunteers and HPD officers. I also show off Houston and brag about our diversity and community to folks coming from other places.”
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Carolina Ochoa
Corral
“A pacer helps and encourages other achieve their goals. Pace team members help the running community come together.”
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4:45
Will Featherston
Corral
“Working with those that work hard to get their goals running is awesome. They have put in the time. It is our job to get them to the finish.”
Elizabeth Ferguson
Corral
“Being a pace team member is an incredible way to share my love of long distance running.”
4:50
Sabrina Seher
Corral
“It is a great event! Loved pacing last year. Love to see runners cross the finish line with us.”
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Suman Silwal
Corral
“The joy of pacing lies in helping others who dream of completing a marathon or reaching the next PR. Runners come in different sizes, genders, colors, and more. Pacing in Houston, I feel that it will provide an opportunity to assist this diverse group of runners.”
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5:05
Daniel Adame
Corral
“Well just like in the past two years pacing for y’all l enjoy meeting other runners and helping them reach their goal just the all-around experience of race day is so amazing.”
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Michael Leblanc
Corral
“Giving back and volunteering, benefits the community. Participating as a pace team member is one of the many major areas of volunteering that goes into making the Chevron Houston Marathon successful.”
5:20
Jason Gagne
Corral
“Houston is super supportive of its Marathon. The amount of running groups, friends, family and community members who come out to support their runners is amazing. Being a small part of getting those runners across the finish lines to their goals is a true honor.”
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David Mahaffey
Corral
“Movement is medicine and sharing the love of running will help many live a healthier life.”
5:30
Cory Lucas
Corral
“As I get older it’s not all about being the fastest its more about having fun and getting others to have fun also. Pacing gives me the chance to bond with other runners who are likeminded.”
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Mandy Jellerichs
Corral
“I love to help people achieve their goals. It is such a rewarding opportunity to run with others and get them across that finish line in a specific time. I want to give back to the sport and community. I lived in Houston and Texas for over 15+ years as an adult and grew up in Dallas. Houston Marathon is the marathon for the community. The volunteers are amazing. It is done so well and such an amazing day and weekend.”
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5:56
John Moss
Corral
“I will lead my group to hit our goal time and encourage everyone to cross the finish line. I will motivate my group with my chatter and games along the way to keep their minds engaged while completing the 26.2 miles and roughly 50,000 steps. I will help my group to enjoy the Houston marathon as much as I do and encourage all of them to push for legacy status someday.”
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Sheelagh O’Malley
Corral
“Giving runners someone to stay with that helps them reach their marathon goal; positively representing the running community in Houston as well as my home city, Atlanta; providing support, guidance and safe place for runners regardless of their skill and experience.”
6:00
Elizabeth Garcia
Corral
“Seven-year Houston Marathon Course Sweeper. Ironman Triathlon finisher and Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier. Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor.”
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Robert Key
Corral
“I have completed 40+ marathons (including 17 Houston Marathons and 3 Boston Marathons), 8 100-mile ultramarathons, and 14 Ironman races ending with the 2018 Ironman World Championship. The 2025 Houston Marathon will mark the 40th anniversary of completing my first Houston Marathon in 1985. My passion is to help others achieve their goals through motivational speaking.”
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ALTERNATE
Yufeng Guo
Corral
“I enjoy helping others reach their goals, and it’ll be fun to bring a group through and guide them to a successful marathon experience.”
Nick Griffith
Corral
“I’d love to help runners hit their goals. I’ve always loved coaching people and taking them to the next level. Pacing them through their big day and making them believe in themselves and get through the mental hurdle of a marathon would bring me a lot of joy.”
Warren Udd
Corral
“Help promote the race and improve the health and enjoyment of anyone that participants.”
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Siufong Lam
Corral
“I really enjoy running and wish to share the joy with other people. I also want to give back to my running community and help my fellow runners to get to the goals.”
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Virginia Araiza
Corral
“As a pace team member, it is important for me to show people that work, and life balance is important. Taking care of your health should be a priority and sometimes this is placed on the back burner. As a doctor that takes care of obese patients, I want them to know thar I am committed to a healthy lifestyle.”
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