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Uploaded by Ryan From Flotrack | December 30, 2008

The University of Washington has some great young talent this year on their XC squad. In particular, Christine Babcock is having an outstanding freshman cross country campaign. So we were wondering, how does the fastest high school miler of all time have so much success early on??? Lets check it out....

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Speakers: Greg Metcalf, Christine Babcock, Kelly Strong
Categories: Highlight
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Comments45 comments

 3 years ago

In the description to correct it..

Christine ran a 4:33 1600 (national 1600 record) at the CA state meet all alone.

3 years ago

Hey, they should have given you guys a coupon code so we could all learn first hand what is the advantage of the semisweet chocolate chip cookies. Christine and The UW Women shouldn't be the only ones with this advantage.....Tempting!

3 years ago

hey,

just so all of you know... Christine won scholar athlete of the year when she graduated from high school. She is a very smart girl...

4 years ago

Mark, you guys keep doing what your doing. I admire your passion and you are also bringing out the human side to running. This is something that has always been missing...

I'm a husky 4 years ago

funnest team of all time, folks.

Niko Viglione 4 years ago

Or how is this?

"I do not follow any special diet. I just try to eat healthy food, including a lot of vegetables.
I really love to eat hamburgers and fries, but I try to limit eating them as much as possible.
I believe that an athlete should eat whatever he or she likes, as long as the food is healthy, has sufficient carbohydrates and proteins. "
- Haile G.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/athletics/features/newsid_3301000/3301555.stm
Nothing wrong with a cookie now and then.

Niko Viglione 4 years ago

Fun video mark, I agree with you, it doesn't always have to be running videos, it's fun to just see people having fun and enjoying themselves, it gives you an idea what they are like outside of just knowing how fast they are and what they've won.

To MikeyB, I don't believe Bekele ever said that, in fact, if I remember correctly (I can't find the article right now, but I know I've seen it) Bekele actually talks about how much he loves ice cream but has to be careful not to eat it too much or he'll get fat.
You say direct quote but give no source, so here you go, a little food for thought:
"Dibaba, whose favorite food is Enjira bread (though she does profess to liking chocolate and strawberry ice cream), has not yet decided whether she will do the double in the Osaka World Championships as she is entitled by the right of being the defending champion"
Source: http://dailynews.runnersworld.com/2007/06/june_4.html

b.crew 4 years ago

that place looks soo good!

4 years ago

Jake is really funny in this video! Seems like a great guy. Good luck to him at nationals...keep eating those milk chocolate cookies!

think so 4 years ago

i wasnt the one that posted that comment, but i recall reading somewhere Bekele saying something very similar... no ice cream and he follows a strict diet.

Oh well, cutting out cookies may lower my 17 plus past my prime 5k, but i gladly take the slower times.
And it seems to not be affecting Christine in any way. All in moderation.

Jeff Abbott 4 years ago

Was it just a coincidence that all those other coaches were there? or was it planned? Seems like definitely the place to be. Kinda reminds me of the scene in "Showdown" where Abdi is at the sushi place having a beer. Everyone has their own little vice that they do in moderation, if anything it helps them relax just that much more.

Jack S 4 years ago

Where did Bekele say, " I don't eat ice cream because Bekele will be slow" Can I see an article or some type of source?

Read a book 4 years ago

Amazing what she did for the ladies mile! Very motivational to see the focus of the women running thru the cold weather and water while training. Really showed why they do so well at the meets. Thanks Mark, loved the videos. Completed the San Antonio Marathon, nice to see Sell run. Any chance you plan on doing Austin's Marathon or any marathons in you're near future?

Mark From Flotrack 4 years ago

Read a Book, Babcock WO

Babcock at Pre Nats

Babcock 1600

We believe that it is also important to show the athletes off the track.

Read a book 4 years ago

Can we see some of Christine's talent? Why is this "cookie ad" posted? How about some running videos of some races that she's completed. This film was a waste of time for her future or potential prospects.

M.T.A. 4 years ago

I love Christine!
She has such an awesome personality.

meaningless 4 years ago

Ahhh! Posted one day earlier . . . I was in Seattle today . . . but no cookies! Next time.

Adam Ward 4 years ago

Can I get some of those cookies for my team? and myself? ;) lol

better luck next time 4 years ago

Good ad for chocolate chip cookies. Maybe when Christine opens up more and comes out of her shell you can do an interview about her running and maybe a track work out video. This commercial was too long.

Max Group 4 years ago

Great video.

deedo lawry 4 years ago

oo I go to this place at least twice a week, GOOD COOKIES!

serrano 4 years ago

i love seattle.

4 years ago

Hey, no one doubted Christine was smart. Where did you get that from? I believe she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. A lot of shy people are very intelligent, and a lot of extroverts, well, never mind. . .

leung 4 years ago

i wish christine all the luck and success in the world during her time in college and beyond

4 years ago

Could Coach Metcalf be any cuter?! I think not.

Lindsey Kirschman 4 years ago

and I am not an anonymous coward....

4 years ago

Actually Christine is a very smart girl....obviously because she was accepted into the University of Washington! She's just not all into herself, and dosnt hog camera time by talking a lot.

Lighten Up MikeyB 4 years ago

Go eat a cookie. Like you never do.

kevind 4 years ago

I hate the fact this cookie establishment does not exist anywhere near where I live.

steve 4 years ago

this a very cool video! one thing that sticks out to me though, is the relationships with the other sports coaches and how they seem to all be part of a community. i like that and i think it is important. each sport supports the other, i like it!