About me:
I used to be a lot faster than I am now. I'm ok with that and still do what I can with the ability I've got.
PRs from my faster days (high school & college):
400m - 56 (HS)
800m - 2:01 (HS)
1,500m - 4:05 (Col)
1,600m - 4:32 (HS)
3,000m - 8:38 (Col)
3,200m - 9:26 (HS)
3mi (XC) - 14:52 (HS)
5,000m - 14:38 (Col)
8,000m (XC) - 24:59 (Col)
10,000m - 30:20 (Col)
PRs since college (some decent, some horrible from lack of attempts at the distance):
1,600m - 5:04
1 mile - 4:59
3,200m - 10:20
5,000m - 16:16
3.5mi - 17:55
8,000m - 26:23
10,000m - 35:24
10mi - 56:38
13.1mi - 1:14:32
26.2mi - 2:50:09 |
Why do I run:
I run because I enjoy being fit and pushing myself to see what I am capable of. I may not be able to hit those same times I did in HS or college, but I can still hit the pavement and beat that little voice that tells me to stop. |
Why I started running:
I started by running XC for a few weeks as a 7th grader, just to do something and be on a school team. I didn't care much for it and quit.
The following fall, a friend had to do some serious convincing to get me to join the team again, so we could get in good shape for soccer. I did and ended up enjoying it a lot more, having a great first full season along the way, where I ended up breaking the school's 2mi record and finished 17th in the jr high state meet.
After deciding to run instead of play soccer in high school, the passion for running grew more because of some great coaching and being part of a very successful team that won 2 state XC titles along with 3rd and 4th place state finishes during my tenure.
College was great too, running for North Central and being a part of 2 national championship teams (1999 XC & 2000 T&F) along with 3 other NCAA trophy finishes in XC. |