Gotta get down on Friday

In case you live under a rock or just have a social life and were not glued to Flotrack.org last night, here's what you might have missed.

IU's DMR ran an automatic qualifying time of 9:29.12 at home last night.  The Hoosier's posted both the fastest time of the season for any collegiate team as well as a world leading mark in the event.  Check out the race here.

The OTC put on a great show as Sally Kipyego won the fast heat in 15:15.41 over Cal's Deborah Maier while Chris Thompson and Kevin Chelimo finished 1-2 over Hassan Mead of Minnesota who set a collegiate leading time with his efforts.  

Hear what Hassan had to say about mixing it up with the big boys here. 

Over at the BU Valentine Invitational, Georgetown's Emily Infeld ran a gutsy last lap to overtake Abbey D'Agostino of Darthmouth in the women's 3k.  

Meanwhile in the women's mile, Nova alum Nicole Schappert of the NYAC had a breakout race as she ran 4:33.16 for a seven second victory and a big PR.  

In the men's 60m dash at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in New Mexico, Florida's Jeff Demps narrowly edged Ryan Milus of ASU as they ran 6.56 and 6.58 respectively to both grab an auto qualifier.  Check out the showdown here.  

Texas Tech alum Gil Roberts put on a show in the 200 and 400 as he ran a blistering 20.58 and a world leading 45.39.  Check out the 400 here.

And finally, we got to speak with many of the athletes running in the Millrose Games tonight.  Check out how they're feeling going into the races.

Lagat talks about his training and the amazing ability of new training partner Lawi Lalang.

Centrowitz discusses last weekend's 3k PR and his expectations for his favorite east coast games.  

Miles Batty speaks about the expectations on his shoulders as returning NCAA champ and what he hopes to accomplish.

Chris Derrick talks Stanford, training, injury, and representing his school at the Millrose Games. 

Mid-D stud Shannon Rowbury talks about her decision to race the mile and what she hopes to take away from New York.

Man of the hour Cam Levins speaks about his recent breakthroughs, his mileage leading up to the games and the experience of being a part of the country's premiere indoor event.

Jenny Simpson talks about last week's race in Boston and how it has helped prepare her for this weekend's endeavors.  

Looking to show off your T&F knowledge?  Be sure to enter our Prediction Contest featuring LaShawn Merrit in his attempt to break the 500m World Record.