Chris Derrick sets PR and eyeing Lagat in 5k at Pre Classic 2013

After graduating from Stanford last Spring with the title of the fastest American distance runner to never win an NCAA title, Chris Derrick looks to prove his worth as one of the top distance runners in the country. Last summer he got 4th at the Olympic Trials and hopes his time under the helm of Jerry Schumacher will prove successful as he eyes making Worlds in the 10k. His PR today in the 5k gives him confidence moving forward, but Derrick is well aware that the path to Worlds will not be easy.