Track and Field Articles By Tony Casey
Hollie Knight KWIK-E
November 14, 2008
Auburn
sophomore Hollie Knight, originally from England, was an All-American in
the 5000 meters last outdoor season. After finishing second in the Blue
Race at Pre-Nats and second at the SEC Meet, she's ready to threaten a
top spot at the NCAA Championships.
Check out her profile here:
http://www.flotrack.org/members/Hollieknight
What did you do at
practice today?
Today
was another steady run. We did eight miles. It wasn't too bad.
What kind of mileage do
you usually do?
On
the build up to racing season I was probably at 75 miles a week. Now
we're tapering for regionals… more »
Gwen Jorgensen KWIK-E
November 7, 2008
Wisconsin
Badger senior Gwen Jorgensen is a converted collegiate swimmer. She
placed 83rd at the NCAA Championships last year in her
first XC season and second recently at Big Tens.
After coming off of being second at
Big Tens, can you give me your individual goals this XC season?
Throughout the
entire season it's been about the team. So, basically scoring the
lowest points possible for the team. Our team is really strong this
year and I want to improve upon last year. Last year I was kind of
just getting my feet wet. It was my first XC season.… more »
David McCarthy KWIK-E
October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween, Flotrackers!
David McCarthy, an Irishman and Providence Friar Sophomore, ran a great Pre-Nats race with a sixth place finish in the blue race. He's going into championship part of the XC with momentum on his side. Follow along with Flotrack to see how he does this season!
How's your training
going right now?
The
last few weeks have been really consistent. Keeping the mileage at a
constant level. Not increasing it, just keeping it consistent. I came
back this year, I had a few niggles in the leg after the summer. I
redshirted indoor season and outdoor season… more »
Liz Costello KWIK-E
October 24, 2008
Liz Costello, a
Princeton Tiger junior, had a disappointing finish to a great cross
country campaign last season after getting sick and struggling to a
209th place finish. This year she and her Lady Tigers look
for a strong finish to the 2008 XC season.
Great job at Pre-Nats.
What were your thoughts about your race?
Very
happy. Just because the season hasn't really been going as I
envisioned it during my training over the summer, for various
reasons, and the first few meets. But the race at Pre-Nats, I don't
know, the race felt very rhythmic and composed. I… more »
Tommy Betterbed KWIK-E
October 17, 2008
Portland Pilot junior
Tommy Betterbed has a unique opportunity. He, along with his team,
have to ability to make vast improvements. After Portland took 14th last year and Betterbed 194th, both have the
chance to comeback with vengeance on November 24 at the NCAA DI XC
Championships at Terre Haute.
The Portland guys
looked great at the Bill Dellinger Meet, keeping it really close with
Oregon. Were you guys surprised of that kind of performance?
We
weren't that shocked. Our coach kind of played us down because we
haven't been doing any fast workouts or anything. We've been doing a… more »
Sam Chelanga KWIK-E
October 10, 2008
Sam Chelanga, a Liberty
Flame, has already placed 16th at the 2006 NCAA XC
Championships with Fairleigh Dickinson as the top freshman in the
field. After a year away, running blazing unattached track times of
13:24 and 28:15, Chelanga looks to make 2008 his year to use his
killer talent and win an individual championship.
You obviously won Paul
Short by a substantial amount of time, something like 40 seconds,
what did that do for your personal confidence?
Well,
that just tells me that my training has been going well. It gives me
some confidence.
Do you like being a… more »
Kari Hardt KWIK-E
October 3, 2008
Kari Hardt, an Arizona Sun Devil junior, has placed well at the NCAA Championships. She and her Sun Devil women look to find the podium this season.
You
placed 88th and 50th at the NCAA Championships
and recently won the Roy Griak Invitational. What are your individual
goals this season?
I'd
love to be an All-American at NCAAs.
Now
what are your team goals?
Our
goal is to win PAC-10s. We think if we did that we'd have a really
good shot at winning nationals. Our team's really talented, we're
just trying to get everyone healthy right now.
Do… more »
German Fernandez KWIK-E
September 26, 2008
Oklahoma State's star
freshman recruit, German Fernandez, took third at Footlockers last
year and erased Jeff Nelson's 8:36 two-mile high school record with a
8:34 of his own. He, along with Ryan Vail and the rest of the
Oklahoma State Cowboys, will look to take that national championship
away from the Oregon Ducks.
First off, what is the
correct pronunciation of your first name?
You
say German (hair-mon). But, I go by German, because a lot of people
can't pronounce it.
Were you nervous going
from dominating high school races to being a freshman on a college… more »
Jake Riley KWIK-E
September 19, 2008
Stanford
Cardinal Jake Riley, a redshirt freshman, looks the lead his squad to another top place
finish at the NCAA Division I XC Championships. He kicked off the
season with a second place finish at the USF Invitational.
How's
your training going right now?Training is going really well
right now, I started keeping a log for the first time this summer
because Coach Dunn requires it and I felt like it really focused me.
I've been running more mileage than I ever have before, and aside
from a few aches and pains here and there I'm feeling really
strong.Can you… more »
Marie-Louise Asselin KWIK-E
September 12, 2008
Marie-Louise
Asselin, an Ontario native, now rips up the distances in the NCAA for
the West Virigina Mountaineers. She's placed 4th at the
Canadian Cross Country Championships, 2nd at the Big
Easts, and 17th at the NCAA Division I XC Championships.
Watch her continue her successful run this season. She'll be opening
up at the Paul Short Invitational.
The
Olympics were this summer, were you glued to your TV or what did you
do?I
watched a lot of the Olympics. They were really exciting. I didn't
just watch track and field. I watched a lot of other sports too.… more »
Patrick Smyth KWIK-E
September 5, 2008
Patrick
Smyth, a distance ace from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, returns his
senior year as one of the top returning harriers in all of Division
I. His goals are set, and they're set high. Let's see how this multi
All-American does this fall XC campaign.
What
kind of training are you doing right now?
Right
now we're doing a lot of strength oriented stuff. Today it was really
hot here so we tempered the workout a little bit. We had a 3-2-1. A
three mile, a two mile, and one mile. We ended up doing a three mile,
then… more »
Tasmin Fanning KWIK-E
May 16, 2008
Virginia Tech's Tasmin Fanning recently ran a huge PR at the Oregon Twilight Meet with a 15:47 in the 5k. She also got to meet presidential hopeful, Barrack Obama.
How is your training going right now?
Training is going great. We’re going to start working some more specific speed and paces working up to the end of the season, while keeping up on volume because we’re extending the season a bit.
How do you feel about your 5k at Oregon?
I was pretty excited about my performance. I… more »
How is your training going right now?
Training is going great. We’re going to start working some more specific speed and paces working up to the end of the season, while keeping up on volume because we’re extending the season a bit.
How do you feel about your 5k at Oregon?
I was pretty excited about my performance. I… more »
Brie Felnagle KWIK-E
May 9, 2008
UNC's Brie Felnagle is an American Record Holder in the DMR and a multiple NCAA Champion. She's looking to peak at the Olympic Trials in the final of the 1500 meter race.
What's going on with your training right now?
I am pretty much moving away from base stuff and strength stuff from indoor and getting into aerobic training for outdoor.
What will your schedule look like for outdoors?
I'm looking to have my ultimate peak at the Trials. I'm kind of trying to extend my season longer than usual.
more »
What's going on with your training right now?
I am pretty much moving away from base stuff and strength stuff from indoor and getting into aerobic training for outdoor.
What will your schedule look like for outdoors?
I'm looking to have my ultimate peak at the Trials. I'm kind of trying to extend my season longer than usual.
more »
Ian Burrell KWIK-E
May 2, 2008
University of Georgia's Ian Burrell is battling back after suffering allergies and breathing problems. He's posted impressive personal bests of 13:46 in the 5k and 7:59 in the 3k. Burrell is looking to go into law school and continue to pursue running.
How has your training being going lately?
Training has been going really well lately. Our workouts for the most part have been pretty decent. We're trying to figure out the races, which lately aren't going too well. There actually pretty awful. So, we're trying to figure out how to take the training… more »
How has your training being going lately?
Training has been going really well lately. Our workouts for the most part have been pretty decent. We're trying to figure out the races, which lately aren't going too well. There actually pretty awful. So, we're trying to figure out how to take the training… more »
David McNeill KWIK-E
April 25, 2008
Northern Arizona's David McNeill, an Australian native, had an amazing sophomore XC campaign with a 10th place finish. After facing a few injuries surrounding a 7:50 3k indoors, he's back for this huge outdoor season and ready to run fast times.
Photo courtesy of David's Facebook.
Have you run yet today?
Yeah, I went for a run this morning. We did the Navy 12k. So, like 7.5 miles.
What kind of pace did you run?
This morning I was sort of just on heart rate. So, I was sitting… more »
Photo courtesy of David's Facebook.
Have you run yet today?
Yeah, I went for a run this morning. We did the Navy 12k. So, like 7.5 miles.
What kind of pace did you run?
This morning I was sort of just on heart rate. So, I was sitting… more »
Stephen Pifer KWIK-E
April 18, 2008
Altitude-training junkie Stephen Pifer, a senior Colorado Buffalo, is going into his last collegiate outdoor track season and hopes to make it a memorable one. With two XC team titles in his pocket, he looks for top honor at the NCAA meet and a strong at the Olympic Trials in the 1500m or the 5000m. Or maybe both.
What are your goals right for this season?
My number one goal is to have a good showing at the Big 12 Meet, because it's going to be in Boulder. Then in the NCAA meet, hopefully I can… more »
What are your goals right for this season?
My number one goal is to have a good showing at the Big 12 Meet, because it's going to be in Boulder. Then in the NCAA meet, hopefully I can… more »
Lisa Koll KWIK-E
April 11, 2008
Newly crowned American Collegiate Record Holder in the 10k, Lisa Koll, an Iown Cyclone, is riding high, but keeping things in perspective. In her record run she negative split a 5k that was a mere two seconds from her 5k personal best. Looking to the NCAA Championships and beyond, this distance runner will continue to excel.
A few days after running the American Collegiate Record in the 10k, how do you feel?
It's still kind of settling in. It was shocking at first anyway. It feels good taking it all into consideration. Yeah, it was… more »
A few days after running the American Collegiate Record in the 10k, how do you feel?
It's still kind of settling in. It was shocking at first anyway. It feels good taking it all into consideration. Yeah, it was… more »
Teresa McWalters KWIK-E
April 4, 2008
Stanford Cardinal senior Teresa McWalters, who has finished third in the 5k at the NCAA Meet, is currently coming back from injury and looks for a big outdoor season.
I hear you go by T-Mac. How did this nickname come about?
(Laughs) Who told you that?
That would be Russell Brown.
(Laughs some more) Yeah, well I guess he calls me T-Mac. It started my freshman year. I don't know when it came out, but it stuck when it did. I kind of fought it, but now everyone calls me T-Mac on… more »
I hear you go by T-Mac. How did this nickname come about?
(Laughs) Who told you that?
That would be Russell Brown.
(Laughs some more) Yeah, well I guess he calls me T-Mac. It started my freshman year. I don't know when it came out, but it stuck when it did. I kind of fought it, but now everyone calls me T-Mac on… more »
Maddie McKeever KWIK-E
March 28, 2008
Maddie McKeever, a Duke Blue Devil, is a five time All-American distance runner. She recently placed third at the NCAA Indoor Meet. She is heading into outdoor track and will open up at the Stanford Invite in early April.
You grew up in Littleton, Colorado. Why did you choose Duke University?
The choice was pretty simple. I guess I was just looking for a school with strong academics and also a place where I could fulfill my athletic potential. Duke was the closest school that could offer the environment I was looking for.
… more »
You grew up in Littleton, Colorado. Why did you choose Duke University?
The choice was pretty simple. I guess I was just looking for a school with strong academics and also a place where I could fulfill my athletic potential. Duke was the closest school that could offer the environment I was looking for.
… more »
Brandon Bethke KWIK-E
March 14, 2008
Wisconsin Badger Brandon Bethke has had a remarkable indoor season so far and looks for success at the NCAA Divison I Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend.
Image Courtesy of Mensracing.com
You finished 98th at XC this year, and then you come to the indoor season and run a 3:59 and a 7:51 3000-meter run, would you say it's been a breakout indoor season for you?
I don't know about “breakoutâ€. Everything has kind of come together. In the past, I'd been running well over the years. But this year, everything has… more »
Image Courtesy of Mensracing.com
You finished 98th at XC this year, and then you come to the indoor season and run a 3:59 and a 7:51 3000-meter run, would you say it's been a breakout indoor season for you?
I don't know about “breakoutâ€. Everything has kind of come together. In the past, I'd been running well over the years. But this year, everything has… more »
Michael Coe KWIK-E
March 7, 2008
Cal Bear sophomore Michael Coe, a former high school mile juggernaut, has set his goals high and looks for this big outdoor track season to reach them. Training under Coach Tony Sandoval he looks to make the 1500-meter final at the US Olympic Trials.
Did you do anything other thing other than the 3K this past weekend?
Yeah, I ran Friday night in the DMR. I anchored and ran the mile relay leg.
Did you guys hit the provisional time?
We hit the provisional time, 9:38. We were a little disappointed with… more »
Did you do anything other thing other than the 3K this past weekend?
Yeah, I ran Friday night in the DMR. I anchored and ran the mile relay leg.
Did you guys hit the provisional time?
We hit the provisional time, 9:38. We were a little disappointed with… more »
Leo Manzano KWIK-E
February 29, 2008
Texas Longhorn Leo Manzano recently ran the mile portion of a world record effort by his Distance Medley Relay team. He is doing conferences this weekend and will be competing at the NCAA Indoor Championships, March 14-15.
DMR World Record, How did that feel?
Well, at first we didn't really know what we had done. Now looking back...it's pretty cool.
Do you think you can go any faster with that time?
Yeah, I definitely think we could take a few seconds off of that time.
How's your training going… more »
DMR World Record, How did that feel?
Well, at first we didn't really know what we had done. Now looking back...it's pretty cool.
Do you think you can go any faster with that time?
Yeah, I definitely think we could take a few seconds off of that time.
How's your training going… more »
Bobby Curtis KWIK-E
February 22, 2008
After a fourth place finish at NCAA XC, Villanova's Bobby Curtis opened up his Indoor season with a 7:50 3k. Training under legendary Coach Marcus O'Sullivan, Curtis is already looking outdoors and towards the Olympic Trials.
That 7:50 3k, how did that one feel?
It felt really good. It was my first race of the year and I'd really only done three track workouts before it. I've been doing more strength stuff. Like 16 miles long runs, tempos, and threshold type work outs. It's kind of hard to gauge where my fitness was. I knew the… more »
That 7:50 3k, how did that one feel?
It felt really good. It was my first race of the year and I'd really only done three track workouts before it. I've been doing more strength stuff. Like 16 miles long runs, tempos, and threshold type work outs. It's kind of hard to gauge where my fitness was. I knew the… more »
Andrew Bumbalough KWIK-E
February 14, 2008
Georgetown Hoya junior Andrew Bumblaough has been through the thick and the thin of running. After fighting through injuries he has already posted top marks in the country this indoor season, with a 3:58 mile and a 7:53 3k. With Andrew in great shape and a big outdoor season rapidly approaching…the two could be a deadly combination.
IMAGE of Andrew Bumbalough Courtesy Imageofsport.com.
How much are you running outdoors compared to indoors?
Almost entirely outside. I guess we only come in once a week to do strides or unless it’s really REALLY cold.… more »
IMAGE of Andrew Bumbalough Courtesy Imageofsport.com.
How much are you running outdoors compared to indoors?
Almost entirely outside. I guess we only come in once a week to do strides or unless it’s really REALLY cold.… more »
Sam Bair KWIK-E
February 8, 2008
Pittsburgh senior Sam Bair, who has run close to going sub-4 in the mile so many times, has another great opportunity this weekend at Notre Dame’s Meyo Mile. If he goes sub-4 he and his father, Sam Sr., will be the first father and son combo in the prestigious club. Flotrack will be there! Good luck to Sam!
So, you’ve got a meet this weekend, where are you going?
Yeah, I’m going to Notre Dame this weekend to run the Meyo mile.
Do you know who else is going to be in the… more »
So, you’ve got a meet this weekend, where are you going?
Yeah, I’m going to Notre Dame this weekend to run the Meyo mile.
Do you know who else is going to be in the… more »
Colby Wissel KWIK-E
January 25, 2008
Nebraska native Colby Wissel is currently injured, but has PRs of 7:53 (a Jayhawk indoor school record) for the 3k and 13:54 (2nd all-time at KU) for the 5k. He is looking to overcome his Achilles injury and return for outdoor track.
Can you give me a brief history of you and your running?
My first track races were in elementary school. My Dad, Stan, was the physical education teacher and once a year he put on a track and field meet for all of the kids. I had a lot of fun with those… more »
Can you give me a brief history of you and your running?
My first track races were in elementary school. My Dad, Stan, was the physical education teacher and once a year he put on a track and field meet for all of the kids. I had a lot of fun with those… more »
Scott Sellers KWIK-E
January 18, 2008
Kansas’ Scott Sellers is one of the United State’s most promising high jumpers. He blasted onto the national scene in high school, collecting a personal best and national record of 7 feet 5 ¼ inches in the high jump. Since entering college he has jumped 7 feet 7 ¼ inches and won the 2007 NCAA Championships.
Can you give me your goals for indoor track this season?
Well, I’d like to improve on what I accomplished last year. I finished third at the National Championships and PRed by a centimeter. I’d like to go back… more »
Can you give me your goals for indoor track this season?
Well, I’d like to improve on what I accomplished last year. I finished third at the National Championships and PRed by a centimeter. I’d like to go back… more »
Scott MacPherson KWIK-E
January 11, 2008
Arkansas Razorback Scott Macpherson is an All-American and looking to keep learning under legendary Coach John McDonnell and make some noise this indoor season in the 5k and 3k distances.
How’s your training going right now?
Pretty good. It’s the beginning of the year right now so we’re trying to get a lot done but not take it too hard, because it’s a long season, which we kind of figured that out last year. We’re just having fun though. We’ve got a few solid weeks of good running.
Do you think you… more »
How’s your training going right now?
Pretty good. It’s the beginning of the year right now so we’re trying to get a lot done but not take it too hard, because it’s a long season, which we kind of figured that out last year. We’re just having fun though. We’ve got a few solid weeks of good running.
Do you think you… more »
Russell Brown KWIK-E
December 28, 2007
Last year’s DMR champion Russell Brown doesn’t have indoor eligibility left but will be training for USA Indoor Nationals and will be back to compete for Stanford in outdoor track.
What’s your major?
Right now I’m a master’s student, actually in sociology. I was political science for undergrad. Political science is not that hard of a major to fulfill. I knew I was going to come back here and I knew I had eligibility; I wasn’t really interested in expanding it out. I mean, like some guys, you can save your eligibility and have… more »
What’s your major?
Right now I’m a master’s student, actually in sociology. I was political science for undergrad. Political science is not that hard of a major to fulfill. I knew I was going to come back here and I knew I had eligibility; I wasn’t really interested in expanding it out. I mean, like some guys, you can save your eligibility and have… more »
Ryan Vail KWIK-E
December 21, 2007
Ryan Vail of Oklahoma State University recently placed 11th at the NCAA XC Championships individually as his Cowboys placed third as a team. His indoor track season is going to kick off at the Tyson Invitational.
Can you give me a brief history of you and your running, when did you start seeing success?
I started running track in eighth grade, but I really wasn’t any good. As I grew I started to see a bit of success early in my high school track career, but I didn’t take the sport seriously. I played football in… more »
Can you give me a brief history of you and your running, when did you start seeing success?
I started running track in eighth grade, but I really wasn’t any good. As I grew I started to see a bit of success early in my high school track career, but I didn’t take the sport seriously. I played football in… more »
Nicole Bush KWIK-E
December 14, 2007
Michigan State Spartan Nicole Bush is getting ready for Christmas Break and the beginning of the indoor track season. She recently placed fifth at the NCAA XC Championships, the highest finish ever for a Lady Spartan.
How do you school mixes with being a top college athlete?
I think it’s pretty hard to balance anyway, if you’re not running. I don’t think anyone has it easy; I’m just used to doing it. I don’t know if it’s too hard, I wouldn’t know what to compare it to.
So, are you training for… more »
How do you school mixes with being a top college athlete?
I think it’s pretty hard to balance anyway, if you’re not running. I don’t think anyone has it easy; I’m just used to doing it. I don’t know if it’s too hard, I wouldn’t know what to compare it to.
So, are you training for… more »
David Kinsella KWIK-E
November 30, 2007
David Kinsella has been through the thick and the thin of distance running, having to take time off for injuries. He placed 12th in 10K last year at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and is just coming off an 8th place finish at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships.
Can you give me a brief walk through your history with the sport of running?
My first year of high school was my first year of running; I was a sophomore, because I’d went to the junior high. I guess you could say I ran there, but… more »
Can you give me a brief walk through your history with the sport of running?
My first year of high school was my first year of running; I was a sophomore, because I’d went to the junior high. I guess you could say I ran there, but… more »
Anita Campbell KWIK-E
November 23, 2007
Washington Lady Husky Anita Campbell leads her team into the NCAA Division I Championships in Terra Haute, Indiana. In the past years she had only went as an individual. Let’s see how she does after making the trip with her entire team to back her up.
PART ONE (BEFORE NATIONALS)
Can you talk about your training this far in the season?
My summer training went pretty well. I went home, I didn’t stay in Seattle. I started with a good base and didn’t run too much, just enough to feel good coming into… more »
PART ONE (BEFORE NATIONALS)
Can you talk about your training this far in the season?
My summer training went pretty well. I went home, I didn’t stay in Seattle. I started with a good base and didn’t run too much, just enough to feel good coming into… more »
Hakon Devries KWIK-E
November 16, 2007
Hakon Devries, a former Footlocker finalist, is one Stanford's top runners as they head into Monday's NCAA Championships in Terra Haute, Indiana.
Name and Title?
Hakon Devries, Stanford University, Junior(athlete), 4th year academically.
Picture of Hakon Devries, Thanks to Stanford Athletics Website for the picture.
Why do you run?
I played a lot of different sports when I was growing up and I found that I was good at running when I did all of those. Everyone likes to do things that they are good at and I'm definitely no exception.… more »
Name and Title?
Hakon Devries, Stanford University, Junior(athlete), 4th year academically.
Picture of Hakon Devries, Thanks to Stanford Athletics Website for the picture.
Why do you run?
I played a lot of different sports when I was growing up and I found that I was good at running when I did all of those. Everyone likes to do things that they are good at and I'm definitely no exception.… more »
AJ Acosta KWIK-E
November 9, 2007
Former Footlocker Champion AJ Acosta, who now runs for the Oregon Ducks, recently ran an 8k PR of 23:24 at PAC 10’s. He and the Ducks are heading into Regional's and the NCAA Championships.
What does “AJ†stand for?
Andrew Joseph
An article recently came out about your adjustment to college, can you explain that?
It was really just an acclimating process. I was coming in as the top high school guy in the country. I was going into a program where I was running with guys like Shadrack Kiptoo, Galen Rupp, Scott Wall… more »
What does “AJ†stand for?
Andrew Joseph
An article recently came out about your adjustment to college, can you explain that?
It was really just an acclimating process. I was coming in as the top high school guy in the country. I was going into a program where I was running with guys like Shadrack Kiptoo, Galen Rupp, Scott Wall… more »
Christine Kalmer KWIK-E
November 2, 2007
University of Arkansas’s Christine Kalmer is one of the top XC runners in the SEC and in the country. She is looking to improve her 117th place finish last year at NCAA’s (where she lost her shoe).
Coming off a 2nd place finish at SEC’s, how would you say your season is going right now?
I’m really excited about my season thus far. It’s really picking up and things are going according to plan. It kind of got off to slow start. But after SEC’s it really shows that I’m on track. I’m really looking forward… more »
Coming off a 2nd place finish at SEC’s, how would you say your season is going right now?
I’m really excited about my season thus far. It’s really picking up and things are going according to plan. It kind of got off to slow start. But after SEC’s it really shows that I’m on track. I’m really looking forward… more »
Melissa Grelli KWIK-E
October 26, 2007
Georgetown Hoya Melissa Grelli was one of the top finishers in blue race at Pre Nationals this year. She and the Hoyas have the Big East Championship this weekend.
How is your training going this year?
It’s going really well. We had a pretty good workout yesterday and now we’re taking it easy before the Big East Championships. I started off with lower mileage than usual because our approach right now is more long term. We recently brought up my mileage but we are staying pretty consistent right now, which is about 60 miles per week.… more »
How is your training going this year?
It’s going really well. We had a pretty good workout yesterday and now we’re taking it easy before the Big East Championships. I started off with lower mileage than usual because our approach right now is more long term. We recently brought up my mileage but we are staying pretty consistent right now, which is about 60 miles per week.… more »
Josh McDougal KWIK-E
October 19, 2007
Liberty’s Josh McDougal just racked up his third victory at Pre National's. He has placed 4th, 13th and 27th at the NCAA Championships. The individual championship is his goal this year.
How did Pre Nat's go for you?
It obviously went pretty well. I went there knowing it was going to be a tough race. Every time I race Jacob (Korir) it is. The course was great, the weather was great, and so the times were as well.
What made the times so fast on that specific day?
Generally it’s the competition. It’s always… more »
How did Pre Nat's go for you?
It obviously went pretty well. I went there knowing it was going to be a tough race. Every time I race Jacob (Korir) it is. The course was great, the weather was great, and so the times were as well.
What made the times so fast on that specific day?
Generally it’s the competition. It’s always… more »
Brent Vaughn KWIK-E
October 12, 2007
Last year, Brent Vaughn led his Colorado Buffaloes to their second team championship in the past three years. This year, he and the Buff’s look to pick up where they left off.
Is it hard to maintain having a family and being a nationally ranked Division I athlete?
No, I don’t think it’s too tough at all. I have my wife around all the time and that makes things easy. It’s got to be a little more difficult than it would be for someone without a family. We make it work just fine. We just arrange… more »
Is it hard to maintain having a family and being a nationally ranked Division I athlete?
No, I don’t think it’s too tough at all. I have my wife around all the time and that makes things easy. It’s got to be a little more difficult than it would be for someone without a family. We make it work just fine. We just arrange… more »
Mohamed Khadraoui KWIK-E
October 5, 2007
Iona Gael Mohamed Khadraoui has placed 23rd and 46th at the NCAA Division I XC Championships in the past few years and looks for a high place finish. The Gaels will also be looking for a top 5 finish in the team standings.
What kind of preparation did you do for this season?
I stayed in New Rochelle. I got a lot of training in July and August. I took two weeks off after nationals, got good mileage in, with hills and tempos. I don’t do any racing or anything during the summer. I just train… more »
What kind of preparation did you do for this season?
I stayed in New Rochelle. I got a lot of training in July and August. I took two weeks off after nationals, got good mileage in, with hills and tempos. I don’t do any racing or anything during the summer. I just train… more »
Nicole Blood KWIK-E
September 28, 2007
Nicole Blood KWIK-E
By Tony Casey
Oregon Duck Nicole Blood, a 3 time junior champion, boasts personal bests of 9:22 and 16:19 (the top freshman time in the country last outdoor season). She and the Lady Ducks look to make a big splash on the nation this XC season.
How did your summer go with training?
It went great, a lot better than last year. I’m healthy and ready to go. After Brazil I took some time off because it was a long season. I actually got my wisdom teeth out, so… more »
By Tony Casey
Oregon Duck Nicole Blood, a 3 time junior champion, boasts personal bests of 9:22 and 16:19 (the top freshman time in the country last outdoor season). She and the Lady Ducks look to make a big splash on the nation this XC season.
How did your summer go with training?
It went great, a lot better than last year. I’m healthy and ready to go. After Brazil I took some time off because it was a long season. I actually got my wisdom teeth out, so… more »
Lopez Lomong KWIK-E
September 21, 2007
Hey, Flotrack readers! My name is Tony Casey and I go to SUNY Plattsburgh in upstate New York. I ran XC all through high school, making it to the New York State Championships twice. I was also a Section 7 indoor champion in the high jump. I started getting into the results and the history of running so I would have something to talk to my coaches about. Now I just do open races for fun.
Every Friday I will be posting an interview with a Division I XC/Track and Field athlete. This first one is with fellow New… more »
Every Friday I will be posting an interview with a Division I XC/Track and Field athlete. This first one is with fellow New… more »
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