| Date of Birth: | 08/05/1984 |
| Events: |
800m (2:09 personal best)
1 Mile (4:39 personal best)
3000m Steeplechase (9:47 personal best)
5000m (15:53 personal best)
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| Major Achievements: |
Midwest Regional Cross Country Athlete of the Year (2005)
4 time All-American
8 time MVC Champion
Runner-up in 5K at 2006 NACAC U23 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
8th place finish at 2007 U.S. XC Nationals
5th place in Steeplechase at 2007 U.S. Outdoor Championships
4th place in Steeplechase at 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Coach: | Randy Hasebank, Head XC/Assistant Track Coach at University of Alabama (Former Wichita State University Coach) |
| Occupation: | Runner and Nanny |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Softball, Basketball, Powerlifting, Track, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Soccer, Volleyball |
| Years of Running Experience: | 12 |
| Favorite Race Event: | 3000m Steeplechase |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Track or Kansas gravel roads |
| Favorite Workout: | ladder workouts on the track |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | Long tempos and steady states |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 825's |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | Blistex and running shoes |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | salmon or chicken with vegetables and lots of bread |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | yogurt, fruit and a bagel |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | whatever is available |
| Why Do You Run? | It’s a great challenge for the mind and body. I absolutely love the feeling of finishing a race. I may be in excruciating pain during and a short while afterwards, but it is a feeling of determination and satisfaction that make it all worthwhile. |
| Tips for New Runners: |
Don’t ever let anybody tell you that you cannot be successful. If you listen to them, then you don’t have faith in yourself. Go with what YOU believe. After all, you are who you make yourself to be.
The worst thing a runner can say is say “I can’t!” It is just an excuse to take the easy route, but you don’t hear too many of the world’s top runners saying it!
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