In a neck-and-neck 2007 NCAA Division I National Cross Country Championship 10K race, Liberty senior Josh McDougal kicked it up a notch in the final stretch to knock out Oregon’s Galen Rupp and claim… + See More +
In a neck-and-neck 2007 NCAA Division I National Cross Country Championship 10K race, Liberty senior Josh McDougal kicked it up a notch in the final stretch to knock out Oregon’s Galen Rupp and claim… + See More
- See Less - In a neck-and-neck 2007 NCAA Division I National Cross Country Championship 10K race, Liberty senior Josh McDougal kicked it up a notch in the final stretch to knock out Oregon’s Galen Rupp and claim his first national title with a time of 29:22.4. Collapsing at the finish line in more pain than excitement, McDougal captured the moment of his first-ever national title in his bittersweet, fourth-try victory.
McDougal captured five All-American awards in 2006 alone, boosting his collection to tally 11. He is a Big South favorite, being the second athlete to win back-to-back Big South Howard Bagwell Male Student Athlete of the Year awards. He was also named Big South Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year, Big South Men’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year, Big South Men’s Indoor Track Performer of the Year, and 10-time Big South Male Athlete of the Week.
McDougal placed 27th at the NCAA National Cross Country Championships in 2006; won the IC4A indoor 5K crown in 13:37.32 (setting the best indoor 5K time in the world on a regulation track); placed third in the 5K and fourth in the 10K at the NCAA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships on consecutive nights; and became the first athlete in the 131-year history of the IC4A Championships to accomplish the distance triple at the same meet.
The native New Yorker and kinesiology major boasts an all-time best 8K run of 23:12 and 10K run of 29:32.
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ReeF July 25, 2008 at 11:46pm
Does anyone know what happened to him? Is it a leg injury?
Besides the injury,does anyone know why this kid has no life in him at all? Its an interview and he's just sitting there,acting so shy,and basically like he doesnt care about anything. Its too boring to watch. If you're about to watch this,dont. JOSH YOU BEAT GALEN RUPP AND GALEN'S GOING TO THE OLYMPICS!! YOU HAVE POTENTIAL TO BE GREAT. Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
this guy is great. as someone who has struggled and is struggling to run, i understand the "feeling the body every day aspect." don't stop looking for answers josh.
Get well soon, im also dealing with a back problem and its put me out for almost 3 weeks now. I will defentially pray for your health, as you and I are looking for that form we both had.
how bout you let these runners chose who and what they run for. They chose to run for God\'s glory, so how about you lay off??? "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar like wings on eagles, they will run and not grow weary...\"Isaiah 40:29
trust the lord and he will guide your path? what? that sounds like something that those nutcases hammer into young kids minds at summer camps "trust the lord and he will guide you" god doesnt care about running, sorry.
Physical therapy, strength, drills, plyometrics. Most runners overlook this aspect of training, but it has gotten me get over very bad tendonitis and helped me stay healthy.
Good luck, Josh. We all know how frustrating injuries can be. I wish you the best and I know you'll get through it eventually. Hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later.
i dont see what josh, ryan, or any of the others do as preaching. i think they really just share something that is a great part of their lives.
i hope the comment was just an observance, not criticism. they really dont warrant it
Its great to see how his pity and self doubt turns into trust in God and faith through prayer with the Lord (at the 9 minute mark).
Hard times hit us all, but we find strength in others who show the love of Jesus and care for us.
god is an imaginary friend for grown-ups. It's just nice to believe in a higher power when you go through the pain and agony of the sport we call running.
I would like to agree with the statement below, I can't wait until Josh goes to the marathon with the already crazy distance training he does, Watching Rupp and him battle with be fun for many and many more years to come
Sometimes I find that the most problems happen with my running after time off - even just a few days. It's like the body forgets and gets out of whack.
godsquad, its the guys from the middle of no where. Mcdougals from Maine, which has more moose than people. Somehow lost in the wilderness they find god...
Going to the Wharton's sounds good! "godsquad"...God has just softened up the hearts of some of America's best distance runners. All in his grace. None of them deserve it and neither do I--or you.You might try asking God to show the same mercy to yourself! You'll be surprised at what you might find!
josh, I couldn't understand you more. I feel like we are both at parallel paths at the point of our career: both facing an obscure physical problem that is holding us back from running to our potential when all we want is to finish out our collegiate career with a sense of satisfaction. Of course, I am no where near the same level of talent as you are at, but I completely understand the confusion, the frustration, and all the other emotions you are going through. I've been looking for answers as well and I just want to thank you for reminding me that, after all is said and done, you always have your faith and prayer to guide you. Good luck with everything. I'm sure that you will find the relief you are looking for!
This past weekend saw a ton of great times run at Stanford, however, there was one familiar face that we did not see out there. For the past few months Josh McDougal has been dealing with some unknown problems while trying to stay in shape for the trials this summer. I caught up with him on my journey to TX to see what's been going on.
Look out for the second installment of this interview tomorrow where Josh talks about some future plans.
See part 2 of this interview here. May 6, 2008
So I made it, finally in AUSTIN!! My journey led me to a new destination with each passing day. New people, new places, new workouts...it was a blast
My goal was to bring you as much as I could over the month or so I was out on the road. I started up in Maine (at my parents') back in April and journey down to TX. There is plenty of cool stuff out there that I didn't get to see, but that just motivates me for the future and all that we can bring to you here on Flotrack.
I have some more stuff that will be coming out so keep watching. Feel free to let me know what you think so we can get more of what you love in the future!
I hope you enjoy and thanks for all your support alone the way!
Josh McDougal, pt.1
Besides the injury,does anyone know why this kid has no life in him at all? Its an interview and he's just sitting there,acting so shy,and basically like he doesnt care about anything. Its too boring to watch. If you're about to watch this,dont. JOSH YOU BEAT GALEN RUPP AND GALEN'S GOING TO THE OLYMPICS!! YOU HAVE POTENTIAL TO BE GREAT. Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Have any high fevers lately Josh?
i hope the comment was just an observance, not criticism. they really dont warrant it
Hard times hit us all, but we find strength in others who show the love of Jesus and care for us.
This reminds me of Tim Broe :
http://www.flocasts.org/flotrack/speakers.php?sid=406