The Heaths at Stanford

Nice story on Elliott and Garrett Heath and their "legacy" at Stanford on the Running Times site HERE.

Roy Griak Talks to Mary Hanson

Mary Hanson, who was married to Ron Daws, periodically has guests associated with running or track and field on her long-running cable TV program The Mary Hanson Show. Last month, she interviewed former University of Minnesota head track and XC coach Roy Griak. The interview was aired first on the Mary Hanson show and has been repeated several times. It is scheduled to air again as part of the Minnesota Leaders with Mary Hanson programs on TPT and possibly show up on that segment of Hanson's website HERE.

In the interview Griak talks about his start as a coach in Duluth, his path to the University of Minnesota, and some of the athletes he coached along the way. He gives his views on coaching, the importance of sports to schools and the community, and the need to recover what made sports programs great and helped develop not only good athletes, but good people. Griak, who is still actively engaged in the Gopher sports program, says he relishes the contact with today's athletes as they help "keep him young."

He notes that one of the most important things for coaches is to connect with and care for their athletes. They each need individual attention, and that both the athletes and coaches benefit from the interaction.

Miles' Lists: Boys' 800-Meters

Here's the next individual running event of the Miles' Lists -- the comprehensive 2010 and all-time Minnesota boys' high school track and field performance lists compiled by Tim and Bill Miles.

Boys' 800m

2010 BESTS
1:51.69 Sam Miner 12 Winona
1:53.62 Mark Gilkerson 12 Park Center
1:53.96 Michael Bolland 11 Burnsville
1:54.08 Jacob Sandry 12 Bloomington Jefferson
1:54.34 Eric Gebeke 10 White Bear Lake Area
1:54.84 Brian Gooley 12 Osseo
1:54.90 Jesse Fenstermacher 12 Hibbing
1:55.13 David Platner 11 Eden Prairie
1:55.95 Adam Moline 11 Wayzata
1:56.07 Brian Brochman 12 Stillwater Area
[10]
1:56.23 Peter Johanson 11 Anoka
1:56.45 Alex Schoneberger 11 Bemidji
1:56.67 Blayne Dulian 12 Coon Rapids
1:56.6 Andy Fenske 12 Park Center
1:56.89 Justin Weigel 12 Forest Lake
1:57.11 Brian Saksa 12 Dassel-Cokato
1:57.21 Tyler Warren 12 Litchfield
1:57.25 Dan Fitzpatrick 12 St. Thomas Academy
1:57.33 Chandler Dye 10 Rosemount
1:57.33 Christian Skaret 11 Minnetonka
[20]
1:57.33 Max Johnson 12 Wayzata
1:57.42 Matt Dietrich 10 Buffalo
1:57.2 Paul DeSalvo 12 Robbinsdale Armstrong
1:57.56 Ryan Erdman 10 Mankato East
1:57.57 Scott Jensen 12 New Prague
1:57.78 Tyler Larson 11 Northfield/Art Tech
1:57.7 Eric Jorgenson 12 Osseo
1:57.98 Ryan Swenson 11 Lac Qui Parle/Dawson-Boyd
1:58.07 Keaton Wendroth 12 Rochester Mayo
1:58.13 Justin Cook 11 Jackson County Central
[30]
1:58.15 Sam Jacobwith 10 Hopkins
1:58.26 Tim Erickson 12 Austin
1:58.27 Logan Ramer 12 Kasson-Mantorville
1:58.33 Craig Huhtala 12 Grand Rapids
1:58.44 O.J. Ojullu 11 Worthington
1:58.49 James Steffel 12 St. Paul Highland Park
1:58.53 Nick Teetzel 12 Buffalo
1:58.56 Tarek Abdelkhalig 12 Irondale
1:58.72 Chris Mergens 11 Rosemount
1:58.73 Mark Gallagher 12 Lakeville South
[40]
1:58.74 Wyatt Doop 12 Orono
1:58.78 Jack Peterson 11 Irondale
1:58.6 Jake Autio 12 St. Michael-Albertville
1:58.94 Sam Bach 11 Lakeville North
1:58.94 Chris Wilson 12 Wayzata
1:58.98 Mohamed Mohamed 11 Eden Prairie
1:59.00 Mason Ferlic 11 Mounds Park Academy
1:59.12 Kyle Haugen 12 Lakeville North
1:59.13 Tony Aeshliman 12 Rogers
1:59.20 Jonathan Sampers 12 Rosemount
[50]
1:59.22 Hayden Troy 12 Minnetonka
1:59.24 Mammad Nurie 12 Blaine
1:59.46 David Miller 11 St. Thomas Academy
1:59.51 Levi Freetly 12 Farmington
1:59.51 Zach Nelson 11 Robbinsdale Armstrong
1:59.55 Nick Cockriel 11 Spring Lake Park/St. Anthony
1:59.60 Zach Haus 10 Fergus Falls
1:59.62 Zach Storm 12 Mankato West
1:59.62 Ryan Ness 12 Woodbury
1:59.63 Stefan Lemke 12 Morris Area
[60]
1:59.80 Dan Kremer 11 Blaine
1:59.88 Matt Nicolai 12 Moorhead
1:59.89 Matt Rosen 8 Bloomington Jefferson
1:59.92 Trevor Rasmussen 12 Albert Lea
1:59.94 Connor Gjevre 12 Annandale
2:00.02 C.J. Seifert 12 Willmar
2:00.03 Wesley DeLong 10 Pillager
2:00.05 Adam Garfield 12 South St. Paul
2:00.06 Abbabiya Simbassa 11 Bloomington Kennedy
2:00.08 Marcus Huderle 12 Eden Prairie
[70]
2:00.09 Devin Martens 12 Apple Valley
2:00.10 Collin Randolph 11 Richfield
1:59.9 John Subialka 12 Wayzata
2:00.19 Ryan Gregory 12 Mahtomedi
2:00.25 Erick Meszaros-Jones 12 Eden Prairie
2:00.29 Kellen Braren 12 Pequot Lakes
2:00.33 Kyle Mills 12 Rosemount
2:00.34 Spencer Grow 11 Anoka
2:00.35 Jeff Cottrell 12 Hermantown
2:00.38 Luke Iverson 11 Maple Grove
[80]

2010 STATE MEET CLASS AA
1 Sam Miner, 12, Winona 1:51.69
2 Mark Gilkerson, 12, Park Center 1:53.62
3 Michael Bolland, 11, Burnsville 1:53.96
4 Eric Gebeke, 10, White Bear Lake Area 1:54.34
5 Jesse Fenstermacher, 12, Hibbing 1:54.80
6 David Platner, 11, Eden Prairie 1:55.13
7 Brian Gooley, 12, Osseo 1:55.91
8 Adam Moline, 11, Wayzata 1:59.14
9 Justin Weigel, 12, Forest Lake 2:03.95

2010 STATE MEET CLASS A
1 Brian Saksa, 12, Dassel-Cokato 1:58.11
2 Ryan Swenson, 11, LacQuiParle/DawsnBoyd 1:58.29
3 Justin Cook, 11, Jackson County Centrl 1:58.32
4 Tyler Warren, 12, Litchfield 1:58.56
5 Logan Ramer, 12, Kasson-Mantorville 1:58.91
6 Stefan Lemke, 12, Morris Area 1:59.63
7 Wesley DeLong, 10, Pillager 2:00.74
8 Weston Holasek, 10, Holy Family Catholic 2:01.22
9 Andrew Thies, 11, Sibley East 2:05.66

800 METER ALL TIME BESTS
1:48.64 Zach Mellon, Buffalo 2008
1:49.13 Jason Owen, Stewartville 1996
1:49.30 Trent Riter, Mounds View 2001
1:50.56 Steve Holman, Richfield 1988
1:50.74 Harun Abda, Fridley 2008
1:51.06 Andy Richardson, Irondale 2008
1:51.0 Tim Turnbull, Hopkins 1966 (1:51.7y)
1:51.69 Sam Miner, Winona 2010
1:51.75 Ryan Ford, St Cloud Apollo 2000
1:51.82 Tom Schmidt, Faribault 2001
[10]
1:52.07 Carson Hoeft, Armstrong 1985
1:52.09 Obai Hussein, Rosemount 2008
1:51.9 John Cordes, Duluth East 1968 (1:52.6y)
1:52.22 Jon Ortloff, Mankato West 2000
1:52.39 Hans Storvick, Mankato West 2004
1:52.41 Garrett Heath, Winona 2004
1:52.3 Josh Bunker, Minneapolis South 1985
1:52.4 Dave Hodge, Austin 1966 (1:53.1y)
1:52.5 Chris Thiem, Mankato 1968 (1:53.2y)
1:52.98 Bill Bowser, Chisago Lakes 2001
[20]
1:53.01 Dan Knappmiller, St Paul Central 2001
1:53.04 Ned Brady, DeLaSalle 2008
1:53.08 Nick Hutton, Apple Valley 2008
1:53.12 Collin Beachy, Staples-Motley 1989
1:53.13 Travis Burkstrand, Eastview 2008
1:53.13 Charlie Lapham, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2008
1:53.28 Justin Tuomela, North St. Paul 2003
1:53.34 Terry Haley, SP Cretin-Derham Hall 1994
1:53.44 Jordan Carlson, Rosemount 2008
1:53.53 Mike Brown, Stillwater 1986
[30]
1:53.53 Jake Watson, Stillwater 2004
1:53.3 Steve Webber, Simley 1985
1:53.62 Isaac Veldkamp, Eden Prairie 2007
1:53.62 Mark Gilkerson, Park Center 2010
1:53.4 Jeff Brauchle, Edina 1969 (1:54.1y)
1:53.4 Jim Lieb, Minneapolis Southwest 1974 (1:54.1y)
1:53.5 Mike Gebeke, White Bear Mariner 1979 (1:54.2y)
1:53.75 Chris Erichsen, Kingsland 2004
1:53.80 Jason Boon, Park 1992
1:53.83 Robel Kebede, Minneapolis South 2008
[40]
1:53.91 Zach Swartzendruber, Anoka 2001
1:53.7 Marty Johnson, Minnetonka 1966 (1:54.4y)
1:53.7 Tom Steiner, Alexander Ramsey 1969 (1:54.4y)
1:53.7 Andy Bunge, Preston 1972 (1:54.4y)
1:53.7 Lee Branville, Virginia 1974 (1:54.4y)
1:53.7 Kevin Roth, St. Paul Cretin 1976 (1:54.4y)
1:53.7 Dan Casper, Northfield 1985
1:53.96 David Pachuta, Eastview 2007
1:53.96 Michael Bolland, Burnsville 2010
1:54.02 Toby Henkels, Worthington 1998
[50]
1:53.8 Mike Newman, Rochester JM 1974 (1:54.5y)
1:54.08 Jacob Sandry, Bloomington Jefferson 2010
1:53.9 Joe Brisson, North St Paul 1978 (1:54.6y)
1:53.9 Jim Bergen, Stillwater 1978 (1:54.6y)
1:54.19 Nika Jones, Minneapolis South 1992
1:54.20 Ed Reeves, Edina 2003
1:54.21 Ben Hanson, Buffalo 2001
1:54.0 Mark Killen, Owatonna 1978
1:54.29 Jon Gargano, Eden Prairie 2001
1:54.30 Mike Yard, Maple Grove 2003
[60]
1:54.33 Trevor Mitchell, Stillwater 1997
1:54.34 Tyler King, Lakeville North 2008
1:54.34 Eric Gebeke, 10 White Bear Lake Area 2010
1:54.35 Steve West, SP Highland Pk 1984
1:54.36 Mike Moran, Park 1980
1:54.36 Collin Plummer, Mounds View 2005
1:54.36 Brian Sames, Shakopee 2005
1:54.37 Mike Shelendich, Mounds View 2007
1:54.2 Wally Malmstrom, Elk River 1966 (1:54.9y)
1:54.2 Dan Ewing, Mounds View 1967 (1:54.9y)
[70]
1:54.2 Chris Silva, Hill-Murray 1988
1:54.2 Mike VanBeusekom, Irondale 2003
1:54.47 Jason Max, Minnetonka 1989
1:54.51 Rob Finnerty, Burnsville 2006
1:54.51 Jonathan Stublaski, Henry Sibley 2007
1:54.3 Steve Petrie, SP Harding 1975 (1:55.0y)
1:54.3 Mark DeFor, Bloomington Jefferson 1982
1:54.58 Ben Blankenship, Stillwater Area 2007
1:54.59 Mike Mason, Osseo 1991
1:54.59 Austin Flom, Moorhead 2001
[80]
1:54.4 Joe Vortherms, Worthington 1978 (1:55.1y)
1:54.4 Brian Maas, Austin Pacelli 1979 (1:55.1y)
1:54.64 Rob Edwards, Prior Lake 1996
1:54.64 Yonas Seyum, St Paul Arlington 2000
1:54.64 William Leer, Minnetonka 2003
1:54.4 Steve Solum, Hawley/Ulen-Hitterdal 2004
1:54.66 Eric Palmquist, Warroad 2003
1:54.5 Les Johnson, Hutchinson 1978 (1:55.2y)
1:54.5 Matt Ferry, Osseo 1986
1:54.77 Moses Heppner, Warroad 2008
[90]
1:54.79 Chris Boldt, Stillwater Area 1999
1:54.83 Tony Foss, SP Cretin-Derham Hall 1996
1:54.83 Lancer Lumby, Stillwater Area 1998
1:54.6 Bob Neumer, St Louis Park 1965 (1:55.3y)
1:54.6 Mark Kittleson, White Bear Lk 1971 (1:55.3y)
1:54.6 Dana Bonstrom, Osseo 1972 (1:55.3y)
1:54.6 Ben Porter, Edina-East 1974 (1:55.3y)
1:54.6 Mark Richardson, SP Johnson 1977 (1:55.3y)
1:54.84 Brian Gooley, Osseo 2010
1:54.85 Jordan Bremer, Apple Valley 2001
[100]

JUNIOR BESTS
1:48.64 Zach Mellon, Buffalo 2008
1:50.74 Harun Abda, Fridley 2008
1:51.60 Andy Richardson, Irondale 2007
1:51.82 Tom Schmidt, Faribault 2001
1:52.24 Jason Owen, Stewartville 1995
1:53.41 Steve Holman, Richfield 1987
1:53.53 Trent Riter, Mounds View 2000
1:53.3 Tim Turnbull, Hopkins 1965 (1:54.0y)
1:53.62 Isaac Veldkamp, Eden Prairie 2007
1:53.83 Robel Kebede, Minneapolois South 2008

SOPHOMORE BESTS
1:51.41 Jason Owen, Stewartville 1994
1:51.87 Zach Mellon, Buffalo 2007
1:54.34 Eric Gebeke, White Bear Lake Area 2010
1:54.51 Rob Finnerty, Burnsville 2006
1:54.69 Tom Schmidt, Faribault 2000
1:54.8 Andy Bunge, Preston 1971 (1:55.5y)
1:55.4 Dave Krejci, Austin 1985
1:55.68 Robel Kebede, Minneapolis South 2007
1:55.6 Josh Bunker, Minneapolis South 1983
1:55.87 Isaac Veldkamp, Eden Prairie 2006

FRESHMAN BESTS
1:55.03 Rob Finnerty, 2005
1:57.11 Jason Owen, Stewartville 1993
1:57.94 Isaac Veldkamp, Eden Prairie 2005
1:58.32 Jordan Carlson, Rosemount 2005
1:58.33 James Billings, Eagan 1992
1:58.85 Tom Hoffman, Mahtomedi 2004
1:58.85 Zachary Mellon, Buffalo 2006
1:58.98 Ryan Swenson, Lac Qui Parle/Dawson-Boyd 2008
1:59.01 Dusty Cossette, Fergus Fall 1997
1:59.07 Chandler Dye, Rosemount 2009

Carrie Tollefson: "I have a lot on my plate these days"

Down the Backstretch: It’s nice to see somebody actually using their college degree. Seriously, what gave you the incentive to do the website and the various media projects you are doing?

Carrie Tollefson: Thanks. I value my education from Villanova so much, and I have always tried to keep my passions on and off the track alive. I realized early on in my life that being well rounded is crucial for everyone.

I have learned so much from experimenting with different avenues, and I am so thankful my parents encouraged us to try everything. That is how I have lived my life. I love to run, but things happen and really, an injury can end a career fast, so I always wanted to stay in tune with the "real world" as well.

Running will always be a part of my life, and I hope it will stay a part of my career, but there comes a time when a professional runner can't run professionally anymore. Life after athletics can be tough so I am trying to keep both my athletic career and my other passions in check.

I have a lot on my plate these days. First and foremost, I am a Mom!!! I love it so much. Ruby is the best thing Charlie and I have ever done in our lives, and being home with her is the best job in the world. She comes with me to Lifetime Fitness for two hours a day and plays in their day care while I work out; and then another day or two a week I will have her go to a family friend's home so I can work on my camps, CTolleRun, my speaking gigs, my Minnesota Grown commitments, and when I travel for NYRR and the Daily Cool Down.

So to answer your question, I have always worked outside of running. I started doing a little radio during college, and then right after I graduated from Villanova, I started doing TV commentary for Elite Racing. They had me doing color commentary for various marathons and for the NCAA cross country championships.

This has led to many things and CTolleRun just really came about last year. John Magnuson, with Mtec results formally known as ChampionChip Minnesota, approached me about the show and asked if I would be interested. We thought it would be a fun thing, and we are just really learning what people like to see and are really open to anything.

We love endurance sports and what they do for athletes on all levels and think it is neat to just bring out the fun in being physically fit. My director and producer, Julie Magnuson, and my cameraman, Tim Bornholdt, have been great to work with and it has been a joy taking this new journey.

DtB: How did the Daily Cool Down(DCD) program for the NY Road Runners happen? Did they ask you? Did you approach them?

CT: The New York Road Runners approached me to do the Daily Cool Down. Mary Wittenberg has always been such a huge supporter of American Athletes and she always tells me that she thinks I should move to New York so I can be on air there. She wants us all to reach for the stars and her support and encouragement means so much to all of us athletes.

The Daily Cool Down is the "behind the scenes" of our sport, kind of like Entertainment Tonight. Not only do we like to hear about the elite athletes but we want to find out more about everyone else that is running the race or helping our sport. It has been really fun and I hope it continues to grow.

DtB: Is the DCD a collaborative thing where you are part of a team generating the ideas and working out the format and content of the programs?

CT: I have a team that helps me with this. We work together but they build the show before I get there, and then, once I arrive, we talk and let it come together. Zach Starr is the producer and my cameraman, for the DCD and he is so much fun to work with.

He and NYRR work together before to find who and what we are going to cover and then once he and I start working we just go for it. He helps me with my lines but we really just live in the moment and let things happen.

Nothing is memorized and if you have seen any of the shows, you can see I sort of fly by the seat of my pants. We have a lot of fun and they really like me to just be me. A bit crazy, but still a down to earth Minnesota girl, I guess. Sort of like my CTolleRun episodes.

DtB: There seems to be a mix of the serious with the “lighter” stuff on the DCD, such as the interview with the World Trade Center bombing and 9/11’s family and then doing a diaper changing challenge with Adam Goucher. Is there a set mix you’re trying to have for the program or is it more “organic” in picking up things as you go along and pulling them all together for a program?

CT: Exactly, we have a few people that we interview and we know the content and how we are going to build the show but then, with things like the diaper changing challenge, that was an idea I had randomly.

We wanted to show the public that elite athletes are normal runners and people just like everyone else, and we like having fun as well. Sometimes I think people have no idea who we are except when we are running really fast and then they recognize the name.

Adam Goucher is a great athlete, one of the gutsiest runners I have ever met, but he is also a really good guy. Really fun, happy, and is obviously really excited about being a father, so I thought this would be a fun way to remind the world that he does more than just run.

DtB: What was the reason for CTolleRun.com? What are you attempting to do with the site?

CT: Well, with CTolleRun.com, we are trying to create a show that would appeal to runners of all abilities. With my crazy and upbeat personality, we are stepping outside the box by trying to educate, inspire, entertain, and really just have some fun with the running world and those that are interested in living a healthy life.

We have been doing episodes around the country and even internationally featuring different races and events. It has been a great adventure and we hope it continues, so check us out and send your episode ideas to www.CTolleRun.com.

DtB: Watching the programs, one would think that you’ve changed your first name to Olympian, as in Olympian Carrie Tollefson. How are things going in terms of that becoming two-time Olympian…?

CT: Well, as far as saying Olympian Carrie Tollefson, I sometimes wonder the same thing. Not so sure about changing my name but it is one of the titles in my professional career that I am honored to be able to call myself. I think for the rest of my life that will be one of my biggest accomplishments, so I will most likely, always say it. Plus, both producers asked me to say it so I follow what they say. They crack a hard whip!

In terms of trying to make my second Olympic team, I would love to. I have had a little challenge with my plantar ever since January but I am back training again and hope to be racing on the roads in five to six weeks, and maybe even the track later this spring, early summer. There is still a fire in my belly when it comes to running, and until that goes out, I will be trying as hard as I can to get to the finish line first!!!!

DtB: What sort of perspective does being a parent give you in regards to your various endeavors? How has it impacted your life?

CT: I love every minute of it. We can't wait to have more children, but it is hard trying to juggle everything. I would be lying if I said that I am having an easy time figuring it all out. Ideally I would be home full time with Ruby, able to take her on every run, and to every workout, bring her with me to every gig I have, let her be with me at my youth camp or my adult camps, and travel all over the world with her and Charlie, but that doesn't seem to work.

I am very blessed to have my husband, Charlie’s, help. He is a great dad and gets to have Ruby to himself quite a bit. Charlie is an Architect and he loves what he does as well, but I could not do what I do without such a supportive husband. We are celebrating her one year birthday on April first and really, this has been the best year of our lives. She has brought so much joy and love to us.

Running is important, and my career is important, but being a loving mom and wife is by far, the most important and best job I have ever had.

Miles Lists': Boys' Pole Vault

The pole vaulters are up today as we continue posting the Miles' Lists -- the comprehensive 2010 and all-time Minnesota boys' high school track and field performance lists compiled by Tim and Bill Miles.

Boys' Pole Vault

2010 BESTS
15-8 Macauley Spandl 12 Moorhead
14-10 Nick Weis 12 Sauk Rapids-Rice
14-6 Cameron Clause 12 Mankato East
14-6 John Walfoort 12 Shakopee
14-6 Patrick Hayden 12 Robbinsdale Armstrong
14-6 Mark VanBenschoten 12 Wayzata
14-5 Chris Kolb 11 Mankato West
14-3 Tyler Massey 11 Forest Lake
14-3 Zack Smtih 11 North Branch
14-2 Anthony Puckett 12 Mayer Lutheran
[10]
14-2 Tony Davison 12 Pillager
14-1 Jerrick Backous 12 Andover
14-0 Luke Sadergaski 11 Faribault
14-0 Connor Johnson 12 Mounds View
14-0 Riley Sikkink 11 Milaca
13-11 Kent Esslinger 11 Mankato East
13-11 Tyler Colling 11 Forest Lake
13-9 Aaron Wait 12 Byron
13-9 Jonathan Ahlfs 12 Glencoe-Silver Lake
13-9 Beau Bachman 12 St. Peter
[20]
13-9 Jake Jenson 11 International Falls
13-8 Zach Scheppa 12 Mound Westonka
13-6 Alex Nord 12 Lakeville South
13-6 Thomas Foote 12 Rochester Mayo
13-6 Ryan Webster 11 Tartan
13-6 Matt Lueck 11 Blaine
13-6 Eric Anfinson 12 Mounds View
13-6 Joe House 12 Mounds View
13-6 Jagger Gran 10 Mounds View
13-6 Ben Besch 11 North Branch
[30]
13-6 Jeff Dubose 12 St. Croix Lutheran
13-5 Alex Hennes 12 New Prague
13-5 Brendan Johnson 11 Moorhead
13-3 Alex Jurgenson 11 Plainview-Elgin-Millville
13-3 Cole Lubinski 11 Plainview-Elgin-Millville
13-3 Alex Peterson 12 Murray County Central
13-3 Keith Roehl 12 Foley
13-3 Bennett Mercil 11 Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton
13-2 Mike Von Arx 11 Prior Lake
13-0 Adam Kubat 11 Owatonna
[40]
13-0 Evan McNeil 11 Holy Angels
13-0 Kyle O’Connor 12 Roseville Area
13-0 Andres Hansen 12 Minnetonka
13-0 Alexander Spencer 10 Wayzata
13-0 Mark Volker 11 Cambridge-Isanti
13-0 Alex Vitalis 11 Chisago Lakes
13-0 Carl Neumann 10 North Branch
13-0 Nathan Granzow 12 Moorhead
13-0 Brandon Poppe 11 Cannon Falls/Randolph
13-0 Ryan Thompson 12 Benson/KMS
[50]
13-0 Kou Khang 12 St. Croix Lutheran
12-11 Randall Wempen 11 Mankato West
12-11 Chris Whitmore 11 Orono
12-11 Aero Rudd 12 St. Thomas Academy
12-11 Brett Ylonen 11 Stillwater Area
12-11 Dylan Madsen 11 Tartan
12-9 Alex Hanson 12 Park
12-9 Jake Zebedee 10 Blue Earth Area
12-6 Matt Purfeerst 11 Faribault
12-6 Trevor Lucking 11 Hastings
[60]
12-6 Jared Willard 11 Lakeville South
12-6 Alex Byrne 10 Red Wing
12-6 Jake Nelson 12 Rosemount
12-6 Ted Getzke 12 Hutchinson
12-6 Nicholas Baird 11 Apple Valley
12-6 John Otte 12 Bloomington Jefferson
12-6 Andy Martinez 12 North St. Paul
12-6 Travis Rademacher 10 White Bear Lake Area
12-6 Marcel Deveaux 11 Blaine
12-6 Tim Abel 11 Irondale
[70]
12-6 Conner Anderson 11 Cambridge-Isanti
12-6 Kyle Olson 11 Forest Lake
12-6 Nate Mondry 10 Grand Rapids
12-6 Barry Nelson 12 Brainerd
12-6 Tanner Nordlund 10 Sartell-St. Stephen
12-6 Riley Niebuhr 11 United South Central/Alden-Conger
12-6 Mitchell Porch 10 Concordia Academy
12-6 Chris Gross 12 Trinity School
12-6 Tim Davie 10 Meadow Creek Christian
12-6 Fernie Zamora 12 Minnewaska Area
[80]
12-6 Phillip Wirtz 12 Esko
12-6 Ryan Leverington 11 Roseau
12-6 Sam Gross 11 Roseau

2010 STATE MEET CLASS AA
1 Macauley Spandl, 12, Moorhead 15-0
2 Mark VanBenschoten, 12, Wayzata 14-6
3 Nick Weis, 12, Sauk Rapids-Rice 14-3
4 Patrick Hayden, 12, Robbinsdale Armstrong 14-3
5 Chris Kolb, 11, Mankato West 14-0
5 Tyler Massey, 11, Forest Lake 14-0
7 Luke Sadergaski, 11, Faribault 14-0
8 Kent Esslinger, 11, Mankato East 13-6
9 Cameron Clause, 12, Mankato East 13-6

2010 STATE MEET CLASS A
1 Anthony Puckett, 12, Mayer Lutheran 14-0
2 Riley Sikkink, 11, Milaca 14-0
3 Jon Ahlfs, 12, Glencoe-Silver Lake 13-9
4 Jake Jenson, 11, International Falls 13-9
5 Aaron Wait, 12, Byron 13-9
5 Beau Bachman, 12, St Peter 13-9
7 Tony Davison, 12, Pillager 13-6
8 Jeffrey Dubose, 12, St Croix Lutheran 13-6
9 Keith Roehl, 12, Foley 13-0

POLE VAULT ALL TIME BESTS
15-8 Macauley Spandl, Moorhead 2010
15-7 Tim Koupal, Anoka 1997
15-6 ½ Jed Bergstrom, Buffalo 1997
15-6 Mike Brockwell, Edina 1996
15-4 Jason Beutz, Foley 2003
15-3 ½ Erik Romsdahle, Saint James 2008
15-3 Chip Malmstrom, Mahtomedi 1994
15-3 Jon Anderson, Morris Area 1994
15-3 Brock Spandl, Moorhead 2006
15-3 Dan Sandor, Stillwater Area 2008
[10]
15-1 ½ Matt Kolb, Osseo 1982
15-1 Mark Devine, Roseville 1991
15-1 Isaac Molin, St. Francis 2005
15-0 Jim Lee, Austin 1970
15-0 Mike Moberg, Hibbing 1994
15-0 Matt Stark, Apple Valley 1997
15-0 Andrew Peterson, Coon Rapids 2000
15-0 Chris Holmes, Henry Sibley 2000
15-0 Shawn Francis, Hastings 2004
15-0 Shaise Schuette, St. Francis 2009
[20]
14-10 Brent Smith, Alexandria 1976
14-10 Erling Ringquist, Minneapolis Roosevelt 1984
14-10 Brian Laurel, Mayer Lutheran 1991
14-10 Ryan McGlynn, Stephen 1992
14-10 Tyler Zamudio, St Cloud Apollo 2003
14-10 Brandon Johnson, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2006
14-10 Chris Kolb, Mankato West 2009
14-10 Nick Weis, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2010
14-9 Ross Thompson, Esko 1987
14-9 Arden Beachy, Staples-Motley 1989
[30]
14-9 BJ Jones, Plainview 1994
14-9 Dan Madden, Delano 1999
14-9 Nick Wilson, Mankato West 2003
14-9 Derek Oslund, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2005
14-9 Ross Werner, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2005 & 2006
14-9 David Gierut, Mankato Loyola 2006
14-9 Casey Kedrowski, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2007
14-9 Stephen Koecher, Blaine 2007
14-9 Mike Kosiak, Mounds View 2009
14-9 Blake Weimerskirch, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2009
[40]
14-8 ¾ Curt Maertens, Brooklyn Center 1985
14-8 ½ Dave Correll, Moorhead 1980
14-8 Marc Christian, Bloom Kennedy 1989
14-8 Scott Trombley, Hopkins 1994
14-8 Langdon Stahle, Minnetonka 1994
14-8 Noah Barnes, Richfield 1994
14-8 Ryan Sawatzky, Mankato West 1997
14-7 ¼ Glen Bullick, Brooklyn Center 1972
14-7 ¼ Bryan Mortland, St Louis Park 1974
14-7 Matt Peters, Cambridge 1986
[50]
14-7 Latanna Vannavong, Minneapolis Roosevelt 1989
14-7 Andy Stark, Apple Valley 1995
14-7 Mark Bruemmer, St Cloud Apollo 1999
14-7 Jacob Wolter, Lakeville North 2007
14-7 Raphael Gelo, International Falls 2008
14-6 ½ Jayme Pantekoek, Mankato West 1998
14-6 ½ Ben Mauch, Mankato East 2001
14-6 Jesse Cogswell, Roch Mayo 1970
14-6 Dana Powers, Moorhead 1974
14-6 Tom Larson, Bloomington Jefferson 1978
[60]

14-6 Mike Braun, Edina East 1979
14-6 Dave Anderson, St Louis Park 1983
14-6 Tom Silverhus, Cambridge 1983
14-6 Nick Berg, Bemidji 1983
14-6 Pete Walker, Austin 1984
14-6 Jeff Landreth, Kennedy 1986
14-6 Kent Landreth, Kennedy 1987
14-6 Ted Erickson, White Bear Lake 1988
14-6 Dave Zarns, Mounds View 1989
14-6 Todd Williams, St Cloud Apollo 1990
[70]
14-6 Ryan Beachy, Staples-Motley 1991
14-6 Jay Schmitt, St Croix Lutheran 1991
14-6 Paul Sander, Apple Valley 1993
14-6 Sam Chittendon, Stillwater 1994
14-6 Mike Edwards, Winona 1994
14-6 Jeff Klein, Zumbrota-Mazeppa 1994
14-6 Chris Chandler, Crookston 1995
14-6 Andy Eggerth, Spring Lake Pk/St A 1995
14-6 Khoun Thammalangsy, Lakeville 1996
14-6 Dan Shroyer, Grand Rapids 1996
[80]
14-6 Adam Lee, Hutchinson 1997
14-6 Nate Sutton, Mankato East 2000
14-6 Ben Villnow, Willmar 2000
14-6 Ryan Manke, Detroit Lakes 2000
14-6 Justin Schmidt, Elgin-Millville 2000
14-6 Paul Gans, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2001
14-6 Josh Sorenson, Madelia/Truman 2001 & 2002
14-6 Steve Kramer, Mayer Lutheran 2002
14-6 Brian Sworsky, St Francis 2003
14-6 Jon Morales, Willmar 2004
[90]
14-6 Beau Pilgrim, Staples-Motley 2006
14-6 Bryan Atwood, Mankato East 2007
14-6 Jordan Mogck, Mounds View 2007
14-6 Zach Gowdy, Burnsville 2007
14-6 Cameron Clause, Mankato East 2010
14-6 John Walfoort, Shakopee 2010
14-6 Patrick Hayden, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2010
14-6 Mark Van Benschoten, Wayzata 2010
14-5 Steve Jungbauer, St Francis 1977
14-5 Tony Spandl, Staples 1977
[100]
14-5 Darin Palmer, Albert Lea/Alden-C 1996

JUNIOR BESTS
15-3 Chip Malmstrom, Mahtomedi 1994
15-1 Mark Devine, Roseville 1991
15-0 Tim Koupal, Anoka 1996
14-9 ½ Nick Weis, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2009
14-9 BJ Jones, Plainview 1994
14-9 Mike Brockwell, Edina 1995
14-9 Ross Werner, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2005
14-7 Casey Kedrowski, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2006
14-7 Jacob Wolter, Lakeville North 2007
14-6 12 tied

SOPHOMORE BESTS
14-10 Christian Kolb, Mankato West 2009
14-6 Josh Sorenson, Madelia-Truman 2001
14-5 Tony Spandl, Staples 1977
14-3 Mark Devine, Roseville 1990
14-3 Noah Barnes, Richfield 1992
14-0 1/2 Khoun Thammalangsy, Lakeville 1994
14-0 1/2 Nick Wilson, Mankato West 2001
14-0 Arden Beachy, Staples 1987
14-0 Mike Brockwell, Edina 1994
14-0 Michael Hinton, Coon Rapids 2006
14-0 Nick Weis, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2008

FRESHMAN BESTS
14-3 Christian Kolb, Mankato West 2008
13-8 Josh Sorensen, Madelia/Truman 2000
13-6 Mitch Hoihjelie, Sauk Rapids 1997
13-4 Nate Hemstad, International Falls 1989
13-3 Brad Junker, Mountain Lake-B-Odin 1993
13-2 3/4 Tom Coles, Hutchinson 1976
13-2 Mark Devine, Roseville 1989
13-2 Jesse Budimir, Grand Rapids 2000
13-0 1/4 Nick Wilson, Mankato West 2000
13-0 Mike Brockwell, Edina 1993
13-0 Matt Gustafson, Faribault 2004
13-0 Casey Kedrowski, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2004
13-0 Patrick Hayden, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2007

Erichsen Wins Shamrock Marathon in Olympic Trials Qualifying Time

For Chris Erichsen, 25, of St. Paul, winning the Shamrock Marathon on Sunday in Virginia Beach, VA was secondary to his goal of breaking 2:19:00 and qualifying for the 2012 US Olympic Marathon Trials. That he did both makes it only sweeter.

Erichsen felt he had been in shape to qualify for at least a year. Last year at the Fargo Marathon he ran 2:19:50 for first place and $2,000 in prize money. For recent Olympics that would have been enough, but the USATF changed the 2012 qualifying standards from 2:20:00 (‘A’ standard) or 2:22:00 (‘B’ standard) to only one, a stringent 2:19:00, but with an alternate qualifier of sub-1:05:00 in the half marathon. In January Erichsen tried the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Houston (site of the 2012 Marathon Trials). Again close but no cigar, as he ran a 1:05:40.

For Shamrock, he was averaging over 100 miles per week, with a maximum of 140 miles during February, and up to 26-mile long runs. This during what he called the “worst winter for running that I can remember,” in Minnesota, featuring the collapse of the Metrodome/Mall of America Field roof.

Erichsen works full time as a business analyst and sourcing at Target headquarters in the Twin Cities. He ran at either 5 a.m. or 6 p.m., saying “I don’t see the light, ever,” during those bleak months. Much of his running was on the treadmill, but you do what’s necessary for your goals.

At Shamrock he felt ready to not only break 2:19, but also to win the race. The first five miles went in 5:13 pace, but for the next five miles the lead pack had to endure strong headwinds, and the 10 mile average mile pace dropped to 5:18. Erichsen decided to break away from the pack at 11 miles, saying: “I thought it was a little risky, but if I wanted to run 2:19, that’s what I had to do.”

He had a 13-second lead at the half-marathon and ran solo for the final 15 miles of the race, overcoming the wind and the competition to win in 2:18:24, He was followed by three other runners under 2:25—Bryan Morseman of Addison, NY (2:22:39), Michael Wardian of Arlington, VA (2:23:27) and Scott Mindel of Ballston Lake, NY (2:24:47). The Shamrock win earned him $2,000 for first place, and a $500 bonus for the Trials qualifier.

Erichsen was a standout at St. John’s with best times of 3:52 (1,500 meters), 9:01 (3,000-meter steeplechase) and 14:25 (5,000 meters). He ran 29:50 for the 10,000 meters after graduation. Erichsen was runner-up to Peter Kosgei of Hamilton (NY)--in the 2007 and ’08 steeplechase and in the ’08 5,000 meters. He was also third in the ’07 D3 cross country championships.

On the roads, he had a 49:50 for 10 miles, low 30’s for 10K, and in the 14:20’s for 5K. Upcoming will be the 2011 Grandma’s Half Marathon in June in Duluth, and the Trials next January. Other than those two races, he hasn’t given much thought to additional competition, saying “I’ve been so focused on getting there.”
By Rick Platt

Youngest Goucher Begins Blogging

Would appear that the Goucher family has many talents. While parents Kara and Adam have spent their time excelling on the roads, cross country, and track, their young son, Colton, has already ventured into the realm of blogging. Read what he has to say in his opening missive as a celeb baby HERE.

Miles' Lists: Boys' 1600-Meter Relay

Here's this week's first installment of the Miles' Lists -- the comprehensive 2010 and all-time Minnesota boys' high school track and field performance lists compiled by Tim and Bill Miles.

Boys' 1600m Relay

2010 BESTS
3:20.07 Stillwater Area
3:20.17 Austin
3:20.30 Eden Prairie
3:20.55 White Bear Lake Area
3:20.72 Rosemount
3:20.75 Robbinsdale Armstrong
3:20.96 Maple Grove
3:23.72 Blaine
3:23.94 Lac Qui Parle/Dawson-Boyd
3:24.90 Hopkins
[10]
3:25.71 Bloomington Jefferson
3:25.79 Buffalo
3:25.79 Alexandria
3:25.85 North Branch
3:25.96 Lakeville South
3:26.02 Morris Area
3:26.14 Wayzata
3:26.21 Belle Plaine
3:26.35 Farmington
3:26.82 Renville County West/MACCRAY
[20]
3:26.83 Mankato East
3:27.00 Totino-Grace
3:27.13 Worthington
3:27.17 North St. Paul
3:27.18 Mahtomedi
3:27.39 New Prague
3:27.47 Shakopee
3:27.57 Richfield
3:27.57 Osseo
3:27.80 Esko
[30]
3:28.13 Hastings
3:28.39 Mayer Lutheran
3:28.49 Kasson-Mantorville
3:28.65 Rochester Mayo
3:28.65 Fridley
3:28.67 Hawley/Ulen-Hitterdal
3:28.68 Woodbury
3:28.75 Plainview
3:28.82 Coon Rapids
3:28.93 Becker
[40]
3:29.07 Burnsville
3:29.08 Edina
3:29.14 Fairmont
3:29.48 Sartell-St. Stephen
3:29.50 Prior Lake
3:29.56 Foley
3:29.63 Grand Rapids
3:29.89 Bloomington Kennedy
3:30.14 Byron
3:30.16 St. Thomas Academy
[50]
3:30.17 La Crescent
3:30.22 Staples-Motley
3:30.32 Anoka
3:30.40 Eagan
3:30.78 Northfield/Art Tech
3:30.80 Rochester Century
3:31.00 Spring Lake Park/St. Anthony
3:31.03 Mankato West
3:31.10 Holy Family Catholic
3:31.14 Apple Valley
[60]
3:31.27 St. Francis
3:31.41 Irondale
3:31.59 Forest Lake
3:31.61 Blue Earth Area
3:31.63 Moorhead
3:31.68 St. Cloud Tech
3:31.80 Bemidji
3:31.87 East Ridge
3:31.89 South St. Paul
3:32.12 Tartan
[70]
3:32.16 Owatonna
3:32.38 Little Falls
3:32.42 Henry Sibley
3:32.56 Park Center
3:32.65 Hutchinson
3:32.66 United South Central/Alden-Conger
3:32.84 Eastview
3:32.92 Pelican Rapids
3:33.06 Chanhassen
3:33.07 Mounds View
[80]

2010 STATE MEET CLASS AA
1 Eden Prairie (Rashawn Fountain, Deshonte
Jensen,Keenen Clerkley, David Platner)
3:20.30
2 Rosemount 3:20.72
3 Austin 3:21.67
4 Robbinsdale Armstrong 3:22.44
5 White Bear Lake Area 3:22.61
6 Maple Grove 3:23.35
7 Blaine 3:24.66
8 North Branch 3:28.24
9 Alexandria 3:28.72

2010 STATE MEET CLASS A
1 LacQuiParle/DawsnBoyd (Bret Deyo, Ryan
Swenson, Andrew Roiger, Matt Anderson)
3:24.53
2 Belle Plaine 3:26.21
3 Morris Area 3:26.24
4 Worthington 3:27.13
5 Hawley/Ulen-Hitterdal 3:28.70
6 Esko 3:29.08
7 Mayer Lutheran 3:30.60
8 Fairmont 3:31.82
9 Kasson-Mantorville 3:32.55

1600 METER RELAY ALL TIME BESTS
3:14.47 Mounds View 2007
3:16.89 Stillwater 1997
3:18.67 Woodbury 2004
3:18.5 Edina 1968 (3:19.8y)
3:18.77 Woodbury 2008
3:18.81 Mounds View 2005
3:18.88 Hopkins 2001
3:18.9 Edina 1969 (3:20.2y)
3:19.22 Buffalo 2008
3:19.44 Apple Valley 1999
[10]
3:19.2 Moorhead 1971 (3:20.5y)
3:19.45 Coon Rapids 2001
3:19.47 Rosemount 2008
3:19.4 Alex. Ramsey 1968 (3:20.7y)
3:19.5 Bloom Kennedy 1971 (3:20.8y)
3:19.79 Mounds View 1999
3:19.84 Apple Valley 2001
3:20.00 Buffalo 2006
3:20.07 Stillwater Area 2010
3:20.08 Fairmont 1984
[20]
3:19.9 White Bear Lake 1971 (3:21.2y)
3:20.17 Austin 2010
3:20.19 Stillwater Area 1998
3:20.24 Apple Valley 1992
3:20.30 Eden Prairie 2010
3:20.49 Stillwater Area 2000
3:20.55 White Bear Lake 2010
3:20.60 Wayzata 2002
3:20.62 Robbinsdale Armstrong 2002
3:20.4 Armstrong 1978 (3:21.7y)
[30]
3:20.64 St Michael-Albertville 1999
3:20.67 Robbinsdale Cooper 2006
3:20.71 Moorhead 1993
3:20.72 Rosemount 2010
3:20.75 Robbinsdale Armstrong 2010
3:20.77 Minnetonka 1996
3:20.6 Rochester JM 1974 (3:21.9y)
3:20.6 Wayzata 1978 (3:21.9y)
3:20.6 Wayzata 1981
3:20.87 Park 1985
[40]
3:20.96 Mounds View 2000
3:20.96 Maple Grove 2010
3:21.01 Stillwater Area 1999
3:20.8 Edina 1966 (3:22.1y)
3:20.8 Moorhead 1973 (3:22.1y)
3:21.05 Mankato West 2008
3:21.11 Burnsville 2008
3:20.9 White Bear Lake 1970 (3:22.2y)
3:20.9 Albert Lea 1976 (3:22.2y)
3:21.1 Edina 1965 (3:22.4y)
[50]
3:21.38 Bloom Jefferson 1999
3:21.40 Mounds View 2001
3:21.2 White Bear Lake 1966 (3:22.5y)
3:21.2 Rochester JM 1969 (3:22.5y)
3:21.2 Owatonna 1974 (3:22.5y)
3:21.2 Mounds View 1987
3:21.3 White Bear Mariner 1974 (3:22.6y)
3:21.54 Hopkins 2007
3:21.55 Apple Valley 1989
3:21.65 Stillwater 1996
[60]
3:21.5 Mounds View 1977 (3:22.8y)
3:21.76 Minnetonka 1985
3:21.76 Buffalo 2009
3:21.82 Owatonna 1981
3:21.6 Armstrong 1979 (3:22.9y)
3:21.84 Tartan 2007
3:21.88 Eagan 2006
3:21.91 Irondale 1992
3:21.92 Rosemount 2009
3:21.93 Burnsville 2000
[70]
3:21.7 White Bear Lake 1967 (3:23.0y)
3:21.7 Mankato 1968 (3:23.0y)
3:21.7 Edina East 1974 (3:23.0y)
3:21.97 Minnetonka 1989
3:21.97 Alexandria 2005
3:21.8 St Louis Park 1971 (3:23.1y)
3:21.8 Moorhead 1972 (3:23.1y)
3:22.08 Albert Lea 1988
3:22.20 White Bear Lake 1985
3:22.20 Rochester Mayo 2002
[80]
3:22.0 Moorhead 1980
3:22.0 Red Wing 1976 (3:23.3y)
3:22.0 Eden Prairie 1978 (3:23.3y)
3:22.0 Wayzata 1979 (3:23.3y)
3:22.27 Irondale 1989
3:22.27 Fridley 2008
3:22.29 Eastview 2005
3:22.31 Burnsville 2001
3:22.33 Mounds View 2006
3:22.1 Rochester JM 1971 (3:23.4y)
[90]
3:22.2 Stillwater 1977 (3:23.5y)
3:22.2 Albert Lea 1977 (3:23.5y)
3:22.2 Wayzata 1980
3:22.46 White Bear Lake 2009
3:22.50 St Francis 1989
3:22.3 White Bear Mariner 1975 (3:23.6y)
3:22.54 Woodbury 2006
3:22.55 Minnetonka 1988
3:22.55 Anoka 2006
3:22.59 Edina 1999
[100]

Big Ten Champs Honored by USATF-Minn.

The Minnesota Association of USA Track & Field has announced that Ben Blankenship and Samantha Sonnenberg are USATF Minnesota's Athletes of the Month for March 2011.

Blankenship, a University of Minnesota senior, was honored for defending his Mile Run title at the Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships last month in Champaign, Illinois. The Stillwater High School alumnus won the race in 4 minutes, 1.14 seconds. Two weeks later, at the NCAA Indoor Championships, Blankenship was the runner-up at 3000-meters.

Sonnenberg, also a Minnesota senior, was recognized for winning the pole vault at the Big Ten Indoor Championships. The Waukesha, Wisconsin native cleared 13 feet, 7 1/4 inches in winning her first-ever conference crown. At the NCAA Championships, Sonnenberg earned All-American honors by finishing 7th in the event with a 13-11 1/4 clearance.

USA Track & Field Minnesota selects Athletes of the Month to honor excellence in track and field and its related sports in Minnesota. USA Track & Field is the governing body of the sport in the United States and the Minnesota Association of USATF sanctions and sponsors track and field, cross country, road racing, and racewalking events for athletes of all ages in the state.

Miles' Lists: Boys' High Jump

The high jumpers are up today as we continue posting the Miles' Lists -- the comprehensive 2010 and all-time Minnesota boys' high school track and field performance lists compiled by Tim and Bill Miles.

Boys' High Jump

2010 BESTS
6-10 Trevor Yedoni 11 Benilde-St. Margaret
6-9.25 Alex Mbali 11 Maple Grove
6-9 Joe Carpenter 11 St. Michael-Albertville
6-8 Luke Parker 12 Eagan
6-7 Darik Schaaf 11 Coon Rapids
6-7 Aaron Wubben 10 Central Minnesota Christian
6-7 Austin Dennis 12 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley
6-6 Frank Veldman 11 Eastview
6-6 Brandon Chretien 12 St. Michael-Albertville
6-6 Jacob Virkus 12 Grand Rapids
[10]
6-6 Tyler Schiroo 11 Glencoe-Silver Lake
6-6 Brandon Zylstra 11 New London-Spicer
6-5 Matt Hastings 12 Anoka
6-5 Rumicho Naga 12 Minneapolis North
6-5 Jamie Crum 10 Minnetonka
6-5 Ben Wambheim 12 Wayzata
6-5 Dylan Hass 11 Princeton
6-5 Randy Juell 9 Redwood Valley
6-5 Mike Mooney 12 Maple Lake
6-4 Brandon Wolf 12 Rosemount
[20]
6-4 Brody Ziegler 10 Mankato East
6-4 Andy Lundgren 12 Mound Westonka
6-4 Chase Myhran 11 Orono
6-4 Matt Anderson 10 Eagan
6-4 Drew Benson 12 Park
6-4 Gus Gehlen 12 Cretin-Derham Hall
6-4 Nathan Schouvieller 12 North St. Paul
6-4 Kunle Ayinde 9 Blaine
6-4 Latrell Snider 11 Eden Prairie
6-4 Marcus Thames 12 Minneapolis North
[30]
6-4 Zach Visina 12 Duluth East
6-4 Taylor Berger 12 Elk River
6-4 Nathan Knop 12 Monticello
6-4 Michael Wistrom 12 Sartell-St. Stephen
6-4 James Walker 12 St. Croix Lutheran
6-4 Quin Leaf 11 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
6-4 Beau Kashmark 11 West Central Area
6-3 Ali Smed 11 Albert Lea
6-3 DeAntre Smith 9 Roseville Area
6-3 Jake Scharber-Pikula 12 Coon Rapids
[40]
6-3 Luke Erdahl 12 Minnetonka
6-3 Nick Welshons 11 Wayzata
6-3 Jordan Jarland 12 Lanesboro/Fillmore Central
6-3 Chase Montgomery 10 Plainview-Elgin-Millville
6-3 Isaac Tapp 11 Stewartville
6-3 Cody Koenen 12 United South Central/Alden-Conger
6-3 Tim Myles 12 International Falls
6-3 Marshal Pederson 11 East Grand Forks
6-2 Nick Bachinski 10 Lakeville South
6-2 Adam Hadro 12 Northfield/Art Tech
[50]
6-2 Otto Pfefferle 11 Northfield/Art Tech
6-2 Matt Wagner 12 Owatonna
6-2 Jordan Maeck 12 Rosemount
6-2 Ben Nelson 11 Orono
6-2 Trevor Trombley 12 Eastview
6-2 Nate McKenzie 10 Eastview
6-2 Gabe Simoson 10 Park
6-2 Craig Brown 12 Park
6-2 Eyram Tay 11 Prior Lake
6-2 Torren Dowdy 12 Coon Rapids
[60]
6-2 Ben Ojika 9 Irondale
6-2 Jake Wieneke 9 Maple Grove
6-2 Michael Sandle 11 Eden Prairie
6-2 Damiloa Mafe 11 Hopkins
6-2 Tucker Pearson 12 Minnetonka
6-2 Quinn Shepherd 9 Minnetonka
6-2 Sam Gustafson 9 Wayzata
6-2 Riley Myers 12 Chisago Lakes
6-2 Mike Grossman 12 Grand Rapids
6-2 Gabe Wright 10 Moorhead
[70]
6-2 Ryan DeRoeck 12 Sartell-St. Stephen
6-2 Zach Hoppenworth 11 La Crescent
6-2 Kruiz Lindblad 12 Lac Qui Parle/Dawson-Boyd
6-2 Zach Svobodny 11 Yellow Medicine East
6-2 Jalen Jaspers 12 De La Salle
6-2 Matt Blair 12 Mayer Lutheran
6-2 Luke Zambory 12 Ogilvie
6-2 Brian Huber 9 Staples-Motley
6-2 Shawn Filipiak 11 International Falls
6-2 Zach Wohlstrom 12 Moose Lake-Willow River
(80)
6-2 Patrick Thompson 9 Bagley/Fosston

2010 STATE MEET CLASS AA
1 Trevor Yedoni, 11, Benilde-St Margaret's 6-10
2 Darik Schaaf, 11, Coon Rapids 6-7
3 Franky Veldman, 11, Eastview 6-6
4 Alex Mbali, 11, Maple Grove 6-6
5 Luke Parker, 12, Eagan 6-6
6 Brandon Chretien, 12, StMichael-Albertville 6-6
7 Rumicho Naga, 12, Minneapolis South 6-4
7 Nathan Schouvieller, 12, North 6-4
9 Ben Wambheim, 12, Wayzata 6-4

2010 STATE MEET CLASS A
1 Austin Dennis, 12, Walker-Hacknsack-Akly 6-7
2 Aaron Wubben, 10, CentralMinnChristian 6-6
3 Isaac Tapp, 11, Stewartville 6-2
4 Chase Montgomery, 10, Plainview-Elgn-Milvll 6-2
5 Quin Leaf, 11, HowardLk-Wavrly-Winst 6-2
5 Tim Myles, 12, International Falls 6-2
7 Randy Juell, 9, Redwood Valley 6-2
8 Patrick Thompson, 9, Bagley / Fosston 6-2
9 Brian Huber, 9, Staples-Motley 6-2

HIGH JUMP ALL TIME BESTS
7-1 Rod Raver, Rochester JM 1973
7-1 Jon Markuson, Chaska 1993
7-0 ½ Jon Pontius, Fergus Falls 1993
7-0 ¼ John Albert, Bloomington Jefferson 2001
7-0 Van Troup, Mounds View 1979
7-0 Ken Larson, Fulda 1980
7-0 Shawn Nielsen, Cambridge 1994
6-11 Nathan Dahlager, Belview-D-R-SH 1994
6-10 ¾ Marcus Westberry, Minneapolis Washburn 1995
6-10 ¾ Josh Paulson, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2000
[10]
6-10 ½ John Bauer, St Cloud Apollo 1993
6-10 ¼ Andy Kolars, Mankato Loyola 1992
6-10 Brett Bohanon, Anoka 1980
6-10 Dave Rauker, Duluth East 1980
6-10 Greg Lawson, Blaine 1982
6-10 Gary Beaudot, Austin Pacelli 1984
6-10 Dan Erickson, Irondale 1987
6-10 Leonard Jones, Minneapolis Henry 1990
6-10 Ryan Lesnau. Alexandria 2000 & 2001
6-10 Julian Morris, Osseo 2005 & 2006
[20]
6-10 Derek Jerde, Chaska 2008 & 2009
6-10 Trevor Yedoni, Benilde-St. Margaret 2010
6-9 ¾ Paul Burmeister, Rochester Mayo 1981
6-9 ¼ Ty Farley, Edina 1985
6-9 ¼ Chad Weeks, Blaine 1992
6-9 ¼ Am Nunyakpe, White Bear Lake 1992
6-9 ¼ Eyo Ekpo, Andover 2009
6-9 ¼ Alex Mbali, Maple Grove 2010
6-9 Jason Velgersdyk, Edina East 1979
6-9 Dave Strobel, Hill-Murray 1980
[30]
6-9 Larry Mohr, Mankato West 1982
6-9 Terry Scherer, Ortonville 1984
6-9 Jeff Tikala, Chaska 1984
6-9 Steve Luzum, Apple Valley 1986
6-9 Mark Terwilliger, Stillwater 1987
6-9 Luke Frieling, Blaine 1987
6-9 Mike Lutz, West Central 1988
6-9 Doug DeBoer, Milaca 1988
6-9 Sean McLeod, Hibbing 1988
6-9 Lester Mitchell, Rushford-P-H 1988
[40]
6-9 Nate Jensen, Albert Lea 1991
6-9 Craig Hanscom, Rosemount 1992
6-9 Erik Stiehm, Apple Valley 1992
6-9 Nathan Frantz, Wayzata 1993
6-9 Craig Fredrickson, Detroit Lakes 1995
6-9 David Bauer, Hastings 1997
6-9 Thristin Andrew, Benilde-St Margaret 1998
6-9 Ryan Zenzen, Becker 1999
6-9 David Kelley, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2001
6-9 Parker Robinson, Crosby-Ironton 2003
[50]
6-9 E.J. Buschmann, Chaska 2006
6-9 Edgar Kirabira, St. Cloud Tech 2006
6-9 Joe Carpenter, St. Michael-Albertville 2010
6-8 ¾ Darren Christensen, Lakeville 1982 & 1983
6-8 ½ Mark Krenik, Mankato West 1982
6-8 ¼ Gerald Burrell, Minneapolis North 1973
6-8 ¼ Tom Nelson, Pine City 1980
6-8 ¼ Ned Wrightson, Sartell 1996
6-8 ¼ Austin Dennis, Walker-Akeley-Hackensack 2009
6-8 Brian Campbell, White Bear Mariner 1975
[60]
6-8 Gary Keith, Coon Rapids 1975
6-8 Greg Jerve, Glencoe 1976
6-8 Jeff Summers, White Bear Lake 1976
6-8 Rohn Stark, Pine River 1977
6-8 Steve Fritz, Waconia 1979
6-8 Jim Tieslar, Ellsworth 1979
6-8 Tom Campbell, Bemidji 1980
6-8 Aren Haugtevedt, Moorhead 1981
6-8 Clayton Walker, Tartan 1982
6-8 Brad Gillingham, Little Falls 1984
[70]
6-8 Ken Rothenberger, Jordan 1984
6-8 Matt Baldwin, Hopkins 1985
6-8 Bob Flett, Osseo 1985
6-8 Mike Deranek, Hill-Murray 1985
6-8 Mike Fairchild, Owatonna 1985
6-8 Mike Berndt, Blaine 1985
6-8 Joe Healy, Kenyon-Wanamingo 1985
6-8 Ed Nowak, Hibbing 1986
6-8 Wade Frauendienst, Winthrop/G 1987
6-8 Steve Dahlin, Minnetonka 1988
[80]
6-8 Jamal Harut, SP Highland Park 1988
6-8 Jesse Thomas, Minneapolis Roosevelt 1988
6-8 Mike Cihlar, Alexandria 1991
6-8 Israel Moses, Cretin-DH 1991
6-8 Jeremy Underdahl, Marshall Co Central 1991
6-8 Martez Williams, Minneapolis Henry 1991
6-8 Mike Zender, Bl Jefferson 1991
6-8 Jared Johnson, Bl Jefferson 1991
6-8 Henrik Eikass, Braham 1991
6-8 Matt Pasche, Blaine 1992
[90]
6-8 Brian Hatlevig, Rushford-P-H 1992
6-8 Chad Halverson, Rochester Mayo 1993
6-8 Jim Pederson, Lincoln 1993
6-8 Will Kurth, Rochester JM 1993
6-8 Tom Vonderbrink, Wayzata 1993
6-8 Dan Linder, United South Central 1994
6-8 Tyler McCormick, White Bear Lake 1994
6-8 Aaron Bond, Belview-D-R-SH 1994
6-8 Eric Peterson, SP Central 1994
6-8 Troy Shoberg, Forest Lake 1995
[100]
6-8 Brian Czech, Royalton 1995
6-8 Brian Rehnke, Bloom Kennedy 1996
6-8 Josh Salic, Rochester JM 1997
6-8 Jason Irsfeld, Mahtomedi 1997
6-8 Derek Sykes, North Branch 1998
6-8 Chuck Clutter, Eagan 1998
6-8 Mike Bauer, Hastings 1998
6-8 Aaron Lindstrom, Frazee-Vergas 1998
6-8 Mitch Potter, St Michael-Albertville 1999
6-8 Ben Borgen, Roch John Marshall 2000
[110]
6-8 Bryant Howe, Park-CG 2000
6-8 Joe Thomas, St Thomas Academy 2000
6-8 Jesse Richert, Anoka 2001
6-8 Steve Schreiber, Chisago Lakes 2001
6-8 James Lundberg, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2002
6-8 Bryan Pearson, Anoka 2003
6-8 Jonathan Thompson, St Louis Park 2003 & 2004
6-8 Julian Hamilton, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2005
6-8 Zach Turner, Wayzata 2005
6-8 Casey Lipp, Breckenridge 2008
[120]
6-8 Luke Parker, Eagan 2010

JUNIOR BESTS
7-1 Jon Markuson, Chaska 1993
7-0 Ken Larson, Fulda 1980
6-10 ½ Andy Kolars, Mankato Loyola 1992
6-10 Ryan Lesnau. Alexandria 2000
6-10 Julian Morris, Osseo 2005
6-10 Derek Jerde, Chaska 2008
6-10 Trevor Yedoni, Benilde-St. Margaret 2010
6-9 ¼ Alex Mbali, Maple Grove 2010

SOPHOMORE BESTS
6-10 Greg Lawson, Blaine 1982
6-9 Mike Lutz, West Central 1988
6-9 Nathan Dalager, Belview-D-R-SH 1992
6-8 ¾ Ryan Lesnau, Alexandria 1999
6-8 Jon Markuson, Chaska 1992
6-8 Ryan Zenzen, Becker 1998
6-8 Derek Jerde, Chaska 2007
6-7 ¼ Craig Fredrickson, Detroit Lakes 1994

FRESHMAN BESTS
6-9 Nathan Dalager, Belview-D-R-SH 1991
6-6 Mike Kieffer, Foley 1996
6-6 Ryan Zenzen, Becker/Autumn Ridge Academy 1997
6-6 Franky Veldman, Eastview 2008
6-5 Mike Lutz, West Central 1987
6-5 Ryan Lesnau, Alexandria 1998
6-5 Adam Hendricks, Watertown-Mayer 2004
6-5 Aaron Wubben, Central Minnesota Christian 2009
6-5 Randy Juell, Redwood Valley 2010
6-4 ½ Jeff Paulson, Pipestone-Jasper 1994

Gopher Men Ranked #10 in Outdoor Poll

The University of Minnesota men's track and field team opens the 2011 outdoor season ranked #10 in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason rankings for NCAA Division I school.

The Gophers, winners of the last two Big Ten outdoor championships, are the top-ranked Big Ten school in the ratings.

Florida tops the rankings, which are based on early season results and performances by current team members during the 2010 season. Texas A & M is ranked #2, followed by Texas Tech at #3.

The Gopher women open the season ranked #82 in the nation. Texas A & M tops the women's ranks.

Find complete rankings HERE.

Yes/No: Will Jacub Zivec Break 14:00?

It is well known that Minnesota high schools have produced some great college distance runners recently. Top national contenders like Hassan Mead, Ben Blankenship, Elliot Heath, and Justin Tyner are front-and-center in this discussion. One up-and-comer has not received the same notoriety yet, but looks to be following the same path: Jacub Zivec.

Zivec, you'll remember, was a Grand Rapids High School exchange student during the fall of 2009. Although he wasn't allowed to compete in varsity meets sanctioned by the MSHSL, the Czech Republic national finished fifth at the Foot Locker National Championships that fall, following in the footsteps of Mead, who finished fourth in 2007, and Rob Finnerty, who was ninth in 2008.

Zivec now runs for Florida State and will participate in the Stanford Invitational on Friday. We'd like you to let us know how fast he will run ...

Y/N: Will Jakub Zivec break 14:00.00 in the 5000 meters at Stanford on Friday?

Zivec is a red-shirt freshman at Florida State. In cross country in 2010, he ran at the NCAA Championships for the second place Seminoles. Zivec also finished eleventh in the ACC Championships, running 24:07 for 8000 meters.

In indoor track in 2011, Zivec posted times of 4:09 for the mile and 8:21 for 3k. His lifetime track PR's are 3:44 for 1500 meters, 8:10 at 3000-meters and 14:10 for 5000m.

To play our game, simply type "yes" or "no" into the subject line of an e-mail and send it to us at DtBFantasy [AT] gmail [DOT] com before 9:00 P.M. CST, Friday, March 25th. Please put your answers in the subject line of the e-mail and make sure your full name appears somewhere in the e-mail. We will offer a bonus for participants making their 2011 debut in Yes/No - a correct answer will be worth two points for anyone who has not played yet this year.

My answer: Yes

Last week's question was: Will Andrew Carlson finish in the top fifty at the World Cross Country race on March 20th? The answer was no. Carlson finished 68th, going toe-to-toe with the best runners in the world. Thirty four contestants answered correctly this week. Chris Rivers continues to be perfect this year and leads the competition with six points.

For all the results, please visit DtB Fantasy Corner.

Miles' Lists: Boys' 400-Meters

We're moving back to the individual running events today with the Miles' Lists -- the comprehensive 2010 and all-time Minnesota boys' high school track and field performance lists compiled by Tim and Bill Miles.

Boys' 400m

2010 BESTS
47.78 Calvin Clark 11 St. Paul Humboldt
48.35 Frank Falzone 12 Stillwater Area
48.66 Zach Gearman 12 Burnsville
48.70 Paul DeSalvo 12 Robbinsdale Armstrong
48.76 Dan Guelle 12 Hastings
49.01 Henry Darling 12 Austin
49.07 Josh Nielsen 12 Forest Lake
49.29 John McCoy 11 White Bear Lake Area
49.31 Goaner Deng 11 Rosemount
49.35 Sam Miner 12 Winona
[10]
49.49 Dan Gorghuber 11 Alexandria
49.61 Beau Bofferding 10 Marshall
49.66 Lincoln Arnold 12 Morris Area
49.73 Wade Kerner 11 Roseau
49.75 James Moore 12 Mankato East
49.79 Nick Teetzel 12 Buffalo
49.83 Chris Whelan 12 Maple Grove
49.88 Matt Schroeder 12 Totino-Grace
49.92 Ben Greenwald 11 St. Paul Academy Summit
49.94 Nik Ihlang 11 Chanhassen
[20]
49.95 Brandon McLaughlin 12 Bloomington Jefferson
49.98 Ausin Salargo 10 Hopkins
50.00 Will Darling 12 Austin
50.04 Wesley DeLong 10 Pillager
50.05 Andrew Hausmann 11 Rosemount
50.08 Chris Carlson 11 Proctor
50.13 Jimmy Mireri 12 Fridley
50.14 Donny Harder 12 Minneapolis Southwest
50.20 Ryan Olson 12 White Bear Lake Area
50.21 Isaac Schrantz 11 Owatonna
[30]
50.27 Jesse Fenstermacher 12 Hibbing
50.27 Sean Tyree 12 Blake
50.36 Michael Kemmerer 11 Holy Family Catholic
50.47 Ken Broden 12 North Branch
50.57 Eli Fark 12 St. Cloud Tech
50.57 Joe Johnson 12 Beckenridge/Campbell-Tintah
50.58 D.J. Cline 10 Ottertail Central
50.62 Will Collin 11 Worthington
50.63 Dave Collins 11 Shakopee
50.64 Mark Hoge 12 Crosby-Ironton
[40]
50.65 Eric Gebeke 10 White Bear Lake Area
50.65 Rashawn Fountain 10 Eden Prairie
50.69 Andrew Roiger 12 Lac Qui Parle/Dawson Boyd
50.70 Neal Goff 10 Stillwater Area
50.74 Mike Zrust 11 Blaine
50.77 Hillary Luke 12 Richfield
50.80 Keenen Clerkley 12 Eden Prairie
50.87 Tyler Grubb 11 Farmington
50.87 David Platner 11 Eden Prairie
50.91 Ryan Downes 10 Eagan
[50]
50.92 Makao Day 9 Stillwater Area
50.96 Mitch Reiser 11 Caledonia/Spring Grove/M-C
50.98 Demetre Growette 11 Cannon Falls
50.98 Marcus Thames 12 Minneapolis North
51.00 Mitch New 12 Forest Lake
51.02 Kyle Kastello 11 Winona
51.07 Jacob Schauer 11 Totino-Grace
51.07 Adam Schultz 10 Fairmont
51.08 Tyler Denn 11 St. Clair
51.10 Derek Yochim 12 Blaine
[60]
51.10 Victor Oseko 11 Hopkins
51.10 John Omann 12 Pierz
51.12 Dalton Kuehl 12 Sibley East
51.15 Jay Rogotzke 12 Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop
51.16 Tom Hansen 11 Coon Rapids
51.0 Jake Scott 12 St. Agnes/St. Bernard
51.28 Brian Jarvey 10 Wayzata
51.29 Adam Russell 10 Wheaton/Herman-Norcross
51.31 Peter Humenick 12 Bemidji
51.35 Walid Keita 10 Northfield/Art Tech
[70]
51.35 Andrew Tessier 12 Mahtomedi
51.36 Dan Cook 11 South St. Paul
51.38 Fabien Dubbe 11 New Prague
51.38 Phil Davies 11 Coon Rapids
51.40 Chase Cleveland 10 Rogers
51.41 Matt Tiegs 12 Albert Lea
51.41 Tom Gruchow 11 Menahga/Sebeka
51.43 Jacob Bentley 12 Austin
51.44 Chris Mergens 11 Rosemount
51.45 Nick Anderson 12 Esko
[80]

2010 STATE MEET CLASS AA
1 Frank Falzone, 12, Stillwater Area 48.35
2 Paul DeSalvo, 12, Robbinsdale Armstrong 48.70
3 Zach Gearman, 12, Burnsville 48.91
4 Josh Nielsen, 12, Forest Lake 49.30
5 Dan Guelle, 12, Hastings 49.36
6 Beau Bofferding, 10, Marshall 49.61
7 John McCoy, 11, White Bear Lake Area 49.69
8 Dan Gorghuber, 11, Alexandria 49.82
9 Kenneth Broden, 12, North Branch 50.72

2010 STATE MEET CLASS A
1 Calvin Clark, 11, St Paul Humboldt 48.89
2 Wade Kerner, 11, Roseau 49.73
3 Chris Carlson, 11, Proctor 50.08
4 Sean Tyree, 12, Blake 50.41
5 Ben Greenwald, 11, St Paul Acad Summit 50.42
6 Mark Hoge, 12, Crosby-Ironton 50.64
7 Wesley DeLong, 10, Pillager 51.23
8 Andrew Roiger, 12, LacQuiParle/DawsnBoyd 51.26
9 Lincoln Arnold, 12, Morris Area 51.87

400 METER ALL TIME BESTS
47.18 Quinn Evans, Mounds View 2007
47.59 Randy Melbourne, Minneapolis Washburn 1993
47.66 Tom Gerding, Waconia 1996
47.66 Adam Steele, Eden Prairie 1999
47.72 Scott Beadle, Moorhead 1993
47.78 Calvin Clark, St. Paul Humboldt 2010
47.79 Owete Omodt, Roseville Area 2001
47.86 Adam Freed, Duluth Marshall 1996
47.90 Aaron Buzard, Rochester Mayo 2002
47.8 Ryan Lamppa, Benson 1977 (48.1y)
(10)
48.06 Greg Kimbrough, Bloom Jefferson 1992
48.11 Jamal Alkins, Coon Rapids 2001
47.9 Fred Merrill, Orono 1969 (48.2y)
47.9 Mark Lutz, Rochester Mayo 1970 (48.2y)
48.14 Trent Riter. Mounds View 2001
48.22 Paul Otto, Edina East 1977 (48.50y)
48.0 Tom Coles, Hutchinson 1977 (48.3y)
48.1 Leo Bond, Faribault School for Deaf 1972 (48.4y)
48.35 Frank Falzone, Stillwater Area 2010
48.36 Jerrell Hancock, Anoka 2007
(20)
48.2 Steve Makie, Eden Prairie 1977 (48.5y)
48.48 Erik Hanson, Mesabi East 1996
48.49 Reece Vega, Dover-Eyota/St. Charles 2002
48.50 Paul Harris, Woodbury 2004
48.54 Roy Allen, SP Highland Pk 1990
48.54 Craig Kotsmith, Milaca 2002
48.55 Tim VanVoorhis, Apple Valley 1993
48.57 Kevin Bradley, Mounds View 2007
48.61 Brian Meyer, Bloom Jefferson 1997
48.61 Rashon Powers-Neal, St Paul Cretin-DH 2001
(30)
48.61 Hans Storvick, Mankato West 2004
48.62 Obai Hussein, Rosemount 2008
48.63 Rich Harkwell, Totino Grace 1984
48.63 Mike Thomas, Apple Valley 1989
48.4 Mitch Potter, St Michael-Albertville 1998
48.65 Ryan Noreen, Bloom Jefferson 1999
48.66 Zach Gearman, Burnsville 2010
48.68 Melvin Carter, SP Central 1997
48.68 E.J. Houston, Cretin-Derham Hall 2005
48.70 Paul DeSalvo, Robbinsdale Armstrong 2010
(40)
48.71 Matthew Shannon, Minneapolis Washburn 2000
48.71 Troy Pollard, SP Highland Park 2009
48.73 Jesse Posusta, Glencoe-Silver Lake 2005
48.74 Leon Cheneyon, Robbinsdale Cooper 2008
48.76 Dan Guelle, Hastings 2010
48.77 Robb Merritt, Hopkins 2000
48.78 Andy Wiberg, Totino Grace 1997
48.78 Ben Nauman, Rochester Mayo 1999
48.79 Diahn Zeon, Richfield 2008
48.80 Jason Bruce, Burnsville 1983
[50]
48.83 Jon Gibbs, Bloom Jefferson 1999
48.6 Ray Dunn, Edina 1966 (48.9y)
48.6 Charles Walker, Minneapolis Central 1973 (48.9y)
48.6 John Lawton, Minnetonka 1983
48.84 Steve Bangh, Albert Lea 1988
48.84 Andy Wohlin, Concordia Academy 1998
48.85 Shane Hall, Burnsville 1997
48.85 George Dudley, Hopkins 2007
48.87 Jason Max, Minnetonka 1989
48.87 Neuby Ras, Alexandria 1999
[60]
48.87 Adewole Adebayo, Rochester Century 2004
48.88 Chris Stoks, Virginia 2008
48.89 Cory Kessler, St. Michael-Albertville 2007
48.91 Mark Bennett, Wayzata 1984
48.91 Tyrone Hale, Minneapolis Washburn 2000
48.92 Mark Jundt, Woodbury 2001
48.93 Lance Moen, Stewartville 2001
48.93 Eltedric Greenprice, Buffalo 2006
48.93 Derek Ludwig, Alexandria 2006
48.7 Mike Gilham, St Louis Park 1963 (49.0y)
[70]
48.7 Ron Watters, White Bear Lake 1968 (49.0y)
48.7 Pat Schultz, Owatonna 1981
48.7 Ken Rothenberger, Jordan 1984
48.7 Jim Grebin, Austin Pacelli 1984
48.97 Todd Lewis, Duluth East 1983
48.98 Dan Samion, Minnetonka 1991
48.98 Logan Stroman, Chaska 2006
49.00 Ray Spann, Edina 1984
49.01 Trevor Mitchell, Stillwater 1997
49.01 Cody Stenberg, Monticello 2004
(80)
49.01 Harun Abda, Fridley 2009
49.01 Henry Darling, Austin 2010
49.02 Mitch Kostelecky, Woodbury 2004
49.03 Ryan Murray, St Thomas Academy 1990
48.8 Bill Stock, Rochester Mayo 1981
48.8 Mike Murphy, Frank Kellogg 1985
48.8 Clem Dabney, SP Highland Park 1986
49.05 Brant Grimes, Bloomington Jefferson 1995
49.05 Josh Wiseman, Champlin Park 2007
49.06 Redd Overton, Minneapolis North 1980
(90)
49.06 Jordan Johnson, Tartan 2007
49.07 Tony Gulyard, Minneapolis Henry 1988
49.07 John Person, Elk River 1998
49.07 Josh Nielsen, Forest Lake 2010
49.09 Rod Smith, Roseville 1988
49.11 Scott Anderson, Breckinridge 1980
49.11 Ernest Dorsett, Woodbury 2008
49.13 Reik Andersen, Wayzata 1985
49.13 Josh Smith, Staples-Motley 2004
49.14 ten athletes

JUNIOR BESTS
47.59 Randy Melbourne, Minneapolis Washburn 1993
47.66 Tom Gerding, Waconia 1996
47.78 Calvin Clark, St. Paul Humboldt 2010
47.90 Aaron Buzard, Rochester Mayo 2002
47.9 Fred Merrill, Orono 1969 (48.2y)
47.79 Owete Omodt, Roseville Area 2001
48.17 Scott Beadle, Moorhead 1992
48.1 Leo Bond, Faribault Schl for the Deaf 1972 (48.4y)
48.2 Tom Coles, Hutchinson 1978 (48.5y)
48.2 Jamal Alkins, Coon Rapids 2000

SOPHOMORE BESTS
48.0 Tom Coles, Hutchinson 1977 (48.3y)
48.88 Calvin Clark, Henry Sibley 2009
49.02 Mitch Kostelecky, Woodbury 2004
49.06 Aaron Buzard, Rochester Mayo 2001
48.9 Fred Merrill, Orono 1968 (49.2y)
49.14 Tom Gerding, Waconia 1995
49.23 Mason Anderson, Apple Valley 1999
49.32 Jake Swedlund, Blaine 2005
49.33 Derek Ludwig, Alexandria 2005
49.1 Leo Bond, Faribault Schl for the Deaf 1971 (49.4y)

FRESHMAN BESTS
48.71 Calvin Clark, Henry Sibley 2008
49.33 Ashton Allan, Mounds Park Academy 1996
49.37 Casey Grunewald, Barnesville/Rothsay 1996
49.72 Kevin Bradley, Mounds View 2005
49.8 Jeff Robinson, Minneapolis Central 1982
50.28 Mason Anderson, Apple Valley 1998
50.31 Eric Gebeke, White Bear Lake 2009
50.32 Cory Shufelt, Hutchinson 2005
50.33 Owete Omodt, Roseville Area 1999
50.1 Fred Merrill, Orono 1967 (50.4y)

MDRA Holds Golden Anniversary Celebration

The Minnesota Distance Running Association celebrated 50 years of existence on Saturday with an anniversary celebration at Hamline University in St. Paul. The organization fondly remembered its history and recognized its important leaders from the last half-century.

We've collected some photos of the event below. More images of the gathering can be found on MDRA's Facebook page HERE.

MDRA Founder Pat Lanin saw a future for the organization in 1961.

Receiving lifetime achievement awards at the gathering: (left to right) Gloria Jansen, Jeff Winter, Jack Moran, Rick Recker, and Lanin.

A total of 160 people turned out for the event, including KARE 11's Diana Pierce, the evening's emcee.

Photos by Wayne Kryduba courtesy of MDRA.

Miles' Lists: Boys' 800m Relay

Here's this week's second installment of the Miles' Lists -- the comprehensive 2010 and all-time Minnesota boys' high school track and field performance lists compiled by Tim and Bill Miles.

Boys' 800m Relay

2010 BESTS
1:27.63 White Bear Lake Area
1:28.39 Hopkins
1:28.52 Eden Prairie
1:28.91 Park
1:29.23 Forest Lake
1:29.42 Austin
1:29.73 Stillwater Area
1:29.78 Burnsville
1:29.89 Roseville Area
1:29.92 Edina
[10]
1:30.00 Rosemount
1:30.20 Brainerd
1:30.28 North Branch
1:30.42 Tartan
1:30.49 Pipestone Area
1:30.51 Blaine
1:30.61 Eagan
1:30.63 St. Paul Highland Park
1:30.65 Glencoe-Silver Lake
1:30.76 Coon Rapids
[20]
1:30.84 Spring Lake Park/St. Anthony
1:30.85 Osseo
1:30.87 Lakeville South
1:30.88 Caledonia/Spring Grove/Mabel-Canton
1:30.91 St. Paul Central/Open
1:30.8 North St. Paul
1:30.94 Sartell-St. Stephen
1:31.08 Mankato East
1:31.08 Minneapolis South
1:31.09 Foley
[30]
1:31.19 Stewartville
1:31.48 Apple Valley
1:31.51 Robbinsdale Cooper
1:31.70 Winona
1:31.75 Richfield
1:31.76 De La Salle
1:31.77 Woodbury
1:31.84 South St. Paul
1:31.85 East Grand Forks
1:31.86 Fridley
[40]
1:31.88 Cretin-Derham Hall
1:32.06 Prior Lake
1:32.11 St. Croix Lutheran
1:31.9 Henry Sibley
1:32.21 Cannon Falls/Randolph
1:32.23 Mahtomedi
1:32.25 Hutchinson
1:32.28 Minneapolis Washburn
1:32.37 Marshall
1:32.38 Minnetonka
[50]
1:32.39 Wayzata
1:32.43 Farmington
1:32.43 Buffalo
1:32.46 Luverne
1:32.53 Maple Grove
1:32.60 Park Center
1:32.66 Robbinsdale Armstrong
1:32.72 Mounds View
1:32.90 New London-Spicer
1:33.00 Lakeville North
[60]
1:33.09 Providence Academy
1:33.12 Perham
1:33.13 Willmar
1:33.13 St. Francis
1:33.27 Rochester Century
1:33.28 Pequot Lakes
1:33.31 Faribault
1:33.31 Pine City
1:33.41 Champlin Park
1:33.44 Kasson-Mantorville
[70]
1:33.54 Becker
1:33.62 Minneapolis North
1:33.68 Worthington
1:33.75 New Prague
1:33.83 St. Thomas Academy
1:33.83 Cloquet
1:33.87 Rochester Lourdes
1:33.89 Two Harbors
1:33.90 Waconia
1:33.94 La Crescent
[80]

2010 STATE MEET CLASS AA
1 White Bear Lake Area (John McCoy, Matt
Glasgow, Cody Thibault, Ryan Olson) 1:27.99
2 Hopkins 1:28.39
3 Park Cottage Grove 1:28.91
4 Eden Prairie 1:29.18
5 Stillwater Area 1:29.85
6 Austin 1:29.88
7 Forest Lake 1:30.65
8 Roseville 1:30.69
9 Brainerd 1:32.97

2010 STATE MEET CLASS A
1 Pipestone Area (Colin Cooper, Aaron Kozlowski, Shandon Jones, Casey Kooiker) 1:30.49
2 Glencoe-Silver Lake 1:30.65
3 Caledonia/SpringGrove 1:30.88
4 Foley 1:31.28
5 East Grand Forks 1:31.85
6 St. Croix Lutheran 1:32.30
7 Stewartville 1:33.29
8 Perham 1:33.81
9 Cannon Falls 1:35.62

800 METER RELAYALL TIME BESTS
1:27.63 White Bear Lake 2010
1:27.73 Mankato East 2004
1:27.77 Mounds View 2007
1:27.86 Lakeville 2005
1:27.9 Moorhead 1972 (1:28.4y)
1:28.23 Hopkins 2001
1:28.0 St Louis Park 1970 (1:28.5y)
1:28.35 Eastview 2002
1:28.36 Robbinsdale Armstrong 2006
1:28.39 Hopkins 2010
[10]
1:28.42 Hopkins 2007
1:28.46 Hopkins 2008
1:28.52 Eden Prairie 2010
1:28.3 Moorhead 1969 (1:28.8y)
1:28.3 Edina 1970 (1:28.8y)
1:28.57 Rosemount 2009
1:28.62 Mounds View 2000
1:28.65 North St Paul 2000
1:28.66 Bloomington Jefferson 1999
1:28.70 North St. Paul 2005
[20]
1:28.73 Stillwater Area 2000
1:28.74 Park-Cottage Grove 2004
1:28.5 Minneapolis North 1965 (1:29.0y)
1:28.5 Moorhead 1968 (1:29.0y)
1:28.79 White Bear Lake 2009
1:28.81 Roseville Area 2005
1:28.6 Minneapolis North 1966 (1:29.1y)
1:28.6 Moorhead 1967 (1:29.1y)
1:28.90 Robbinsdale Cooper 2006
1:28.91 Park 2010
[30]
1:28.93 Minnetonka 1977 (1:29.44y)
1:28.93 Hermantown 2004
1:28.7 Moorhead 1966 (1:29.2y)
1:28.7 Minneapolis Central 1968 (1:29.2y)
1:28.94 Irondale 2007
1:28.94 Robbinsdale Armstrong 2007
1:28.98 St. Louis Park 2002
1:28.8 Edina 1969 (1:29.3y)
1:28.8 Moorhead 1970 (1:29.3y)
1:29.10 Buffalo 2009
[40]
1:29.10 Totino-Grace 2009
1:29.12 Robbinsdale Armstrong 2001
1:29.12 Glencoe-Silver Lake 2008
1:28.9 Robb Armstrong 1977 (1:29.4y)
1:29.14 Brainerd 2000
1:29.17 Anoka 2008
1:29.18 Roseville Area 2002
1:29.23 Forest Lake
1:29.0 Minneapolis Central 1972 (1:29.5y)
1:29.0 Moorhead 1973 (1:29.5y)
[50]
1:29.24 Osseo 2007
1:29.25 Rocori 2000
1:29.25 Anoka 2009
1:29.26 Hopkins 2009
1:29.28 Woodbury 2004
1:29.1 Richfield 1971 (1:29.6y)
1:29.37 Park Center 2000
1:29.37 DeLaSalle 2004
1:29.39 St. Louis Park 2001
1:29.39 Minneapolis Washburn 2005
[60]
1:29.40 Anoka 2006
1:29.41 Mounds View 2001
1:29.42 Mankato West 2008
1:29.42 Austin 2010
1:29.2 Rochester Mayo 1969 (1:29.7y)
1:29.2 Minneapolis Washburn 1972 (1:29.7y)
1:29.2 Edina East 1974 (1:29.7y)
1:29.44 Woodbury 2005
1:29.45 Woodbury 2008
1:29.50 Rocori 2001
[70]
1:29.51 Brainerd 2009
1:29.54 Eagan 2000
1:29.55 Champlin Park 2008
1:29.57 Rosemount 2008
1:29.58 Lakeville 2003
1:29.59 Farmington 2007
1:29.59 Farmington 2009
1:29.62 Annandale 2005
1:29.62 Eagan 2006
1:29.62 Mounds View 2006
[80]
1:29.63 Mankato East 2007
1:29.4 Mankato 1967 (1:29.9y)
1:29.4 Robbinsdale 1968 (1:29.9y)
1:29.4 Rochester Mayo 1969 (1:29.9y)
1:29.4 Minneapolis North 1974 (1:29.9y)
1:29.4 Mounds View 1975 (1:29.9y)
1:29.4 Hopkins Lindbergh 1977 (1:29.9y)
1:29.65 White Bear Lake 1998
1:29.65 Mounds View 1999
1:29.67 Wayzata 2002
[90]
1:29.72 St. Paul Johnson 2007
1:29.72 Eagan 2009
1:29.73 Stillwater Area 2010
1:29.5 St Louis Park 1966 (1:30.0y)
1:29.5 White Bear Lake 1974 (1:30.0y)
1:29.5 Austin 1975 (1:30.0y)
1:29.5 Bloom Jefferson 1977 (1:30.0y)
1:29.5 Burnsville 1977 (1:30.0y)
1:29.78 Burnsville 2010
1:29.80 Tartan 2007
[100]
1:29.80 Osseo 2008