The Team
Who We Are
Jamal Allen
Founder
Jamal Allen is a HYROX Pro competitor, hybrid and endurance athlete, and the founder of Lace Napoli. His racing experience includes HYROX Pro Singles and Doubles, an Ultra race in Puglia, three half marathons, one full marathon, and a 10K.
Beyond competing, Jamal plays an active role in the community as a race pacer and the lead coach for Lace Napoli’s track workouts, helping runners of all levels improve their speed, endurance, and confidence.
Through Lace Napoli, he leads a community of 3K+ local members, building one of the fastest-growing running movements in Southern Italy focused on discipline, connection, and pushing limits together.
Simone Palumbo
Pacer
Simone Palumbo is a Naples native, hybrid athlete, and pacer for Lace Napoli. Originally coming from a background in natural bodybuilding, Simone transitioned into endurance training and quickly made his mark in the running community.
He completed his first half marathon in 1:27, combining strength, discipline, and endurance to push his limits.
As a pacer for Lace Napoli, Simone helps guide runners during events and workouts, supporting the community and helping others find their rhythm on the road.
Aquileo Reyes Jr.
Trail Coach | Pacer
Aquileo Reyes Jr. is an endurance athlete based in Naples, Italy and the Trail Running Lead and official pacer for Lace Napoli. His training focuses on ultra-distance running and road cycling, built around resilience, pacing, and long-term performance. Aquileo regularly trains across the mountains and coastlines of southern Italy, bringing experience from races such as Ronda Ghibellina Plus (UTMB Index Race), Arezzo Wild Trail Marathon (42K), and Puglia by UTMB – Castellaneta Underground Trail (50K). Through Lace Napoli, he helps guide the community into trail and ultra-distance running while promoting discipline, exploration, and consistency in endurance sport.
Victoryia Mauriello
Head of Lace Women | Pacer
Victoriya Mauriello is a hybrid athlete and leader of the Lace Napoli women’s community. A former professional volleyball player in Italy’s Serie B2 and competitive swimmer, she now combines powerlifting, running, and endurance training while preparing for HYROX competitions.
As Head of Lace Women and a Lace Napoli pacer, she helps lead sessions and inspire more women to step into running, strength, and hybrid sport.
