| Date of Birth: | 03/26/1980 |
| Events: |
1 Mile (4:00.59 personal best)
3K Steeple (8:21.36 personal best)
Half marathon (1:05.01 personal best)
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| Coach: | Ed Eyestone |
| Occupation: | Enrolled at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN; Cashier at Home Depot with Olympic Job Opportunities Program |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Pee-Wee football, gymnastics, wrestling |
| Years of Running Experience: | 12 |
| Greatest Achievements: |
4x NCAA All-American
2006 NCAA DIV I Steeplechase Champion
2007 USA Champion
2007 Pan-American Games Champion
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| Favorite Race Event: | USATF Championships |
| Favorite Racing Venue: | Hayward Field fans at the Prefontaine Classic |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Bonneville Shoreline overlooking Utah Valley |
| Favorite Training Session: | 1200m, 800m, 1200m, 800m over hurdles a little faster than race pace |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | 10x1000m with 60 seconds of rest |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 826 |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | Running watch |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | Steak and mashed potatoes |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | 6" sandwich from Subway |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | Anything as long as there's lots of it, and ice cream to finish it off |
| Why Do You Run? | I get to plan and think about stuff on morning runs. I love to see how much faster I can get. |
| Tips for New Runners: | Try pushing yourself a little harder. Do that loop a little faster. Go a little farther on that long run. it'll hurt, but you'll feel rewarded after it's done. |
