Wednesday, November 30, 2016
IAAF Qualifying Standards for the 2017 World Championships
IAAF Qualifying Standards for the 2017 World Championships HERE
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Research on Sports Specific CV Benefits of Participation in Various Sports
Research on Sports Specific CV Benefits of Participation in Various Sports HERE
Dispute between USATF Youth Executive Committee and USATF CEO and Board of Directors Results in Convention Resolution
Dispute between USATF Youth Executive Committee and USATF CEO and Board of Directors Results in Convention Resolution HERE
Monday, November 28, 2016
Don Wright Fights Cancer, Finishes 100th Marathon
Don Wright Fights Cancer, Finishes 100th Marathon HERE
Edina Girl's XC coach Matt Gabrielson Interviewed Prior to NXN
Next week @EdinaXC is headed to #nxn. we caught up with their coach on this podcast https://t.co/MRrG6HUg26
— Coach Dean (@CoachDeanRun) November 28, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Bribes, Extortion, and Cover ups of Positive Drug Tests: “This crisis is far from over.”
Bribes, Extortion, and Cover ups of Positive Drug Tests: “This crisis is far from over.”
English version of @hajoseppelt Doping documentary showing Russian and IAAF Bribery: https://t.co/0ltBzm6gMq
— Steve Magness (@stevemagness) November 27, 2016
Athletes Committee Wants Changes, Reform from IAAF
Ath com statement re IAAF reforms: We need accountable, effective governance to serve & protect athletes' wellbeing, reputation & integrity. pic.twitter.com/IeGta1lNDx
— Paula Radcliffe (@paulajradcliffe) November 27, 2016
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Captains Chosen for Gopher Women's Track Team
ICYMI: These 7⃣ #Gophers have been chosen to serve as captains this season.
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) November 27, 2016
〽️: https://t.co/e97pJMeJZq pic.twitter.com/vHXWsuIaGf
Footlocker Midwest Regional Results
Footlocker Midwest Regional Boy's Results HERE Girl's HERE(Top ten qualify for Footlocker Nationals)
Patrick Roos 11th in 15:15.4
Seth Eliason 25th in 15:39.6
Owen Smalley 69th in 16:06.9
Miles Fleming 104th in 16:22.4
Tyler Moore in 112th in 16:28.4
Thomas Schauerman 130th in 16:38.4
John Schwinghamer 185th in 17:35.6
Girl's
Lauren Peterson 4th in 17:38.1
Natalle Sample 46th in 18:59.4
Jasmine Harper 52nd in 19:13.7
Ellyssa Peterson 100th in 20:13.1
BOY'SDylan Jacobs from Sandburg High School, IL is your unofficial winner in 14:58!!! #FLCCC #MW pic.twitter.com/tJB7bosRm8— Foot Locker CCC (@FLCCC) November 26, 2016
Patrick Roos 11th in 15:15.4
Seth Eliason 25th in 15:39.6
Owen Smalley 69th in 16:06.9
Miles Fleming 104th in 16:22.4
Tyler Moore in 112th in 16:28.4
Thomas Schauerman 130th in 16:38.4
John Schwinghamer 185th in 17:35.6
Girl's
Lauren Peterson 4th in 17:38.1
Natalle Sample 46th in 18:59.4
Jasmine Harper 52nd in 19:13.7
Ellyssa Peterson 100th in 20:13.1
Q and A with USATF Presidential Candidates Jackie JoynerKersee and Vin Lananna
Q and A with USATF Presidential candidates Jackie Joyner Kersee and Vin Lananna HERE
Friday, November 25, 2016
Keeghan Hurley Turns Pro as a Triathlete
I am excited to say I have officially decided to forgo the rest of my college eligibility and… https://t.co/OyD1fnrxOe
— keeghanhurley (@keeghan_3_6) November 26, 2016
Maddie Van Beek 7th and Emma Bates 9th in Manchester Road Race
Maddie Van Beek 7th and Emma Bates 9th in women's race at the Manchester Road Race Full results HERE
<Thankful for that last cup of coffee before heading to the start line at Manchester Road Race> https://t.co/VW4prRwlRE pic.twitter.com/3a6cKheDhA
— Maddie Van Beek (@MaddieMcBeek) November 25, 2016
Sarah Barker talks to Jos Hermans about the quest for a sub two hour marathon
Sarah Barker talks to Jos Hermans about the quest for a sub two hour marathon HERE
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Turkey Time
Happy Thanksgiving all! 🦃 pic.twitter.com/RrD560cjom
— UMARY XC/ T&F (@UMaryXCTF) November 24, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Augustana 2016 XC Photo Gallery
Want an inside look at our practices? Here are 145 photos taken throughout this past fall: https://t.co/W6vbkDSKZQ pic.twitter.com/fasWVp4PwG
— Augustana Track/XC (@AugustanaTrack) November 23, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
USATF Foundation Donates to USA Training Centers through Plus 3
USATF Foundation Donates to USA Training Centers through Plus 3 HERE
Running Shoes with Less Cushioning in the Forefoot May Reduce Injuries
Study results conclude that running shoes with less cushioning in the forefoot may reduce injuries in forefoot strikers HERE
Monday, November 21, 2016
Navigating the Task of Getting a College Sports Scholarship
Navigating the task of getting a College Sports Scholarship HERE
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Discussion About Equal Distances for Men and Women
Discussion About Equal Distances for Men and Women HERE
Saturday, November 19, 2016
NCAA DI Men's XC Results
NCAA DI Men's XC Results HERE
Joel Reichow 20th
Joe Klecker 28th
Reed Fischer 50th
Jaret Carpenter 209th
Joel Reichow 20th
Joe Klecker 28th
Reed Fischer 50th
Jaret Carpenter 209th
Colorado's Joe Klecker and John Dressel on what went wrong for the Buffs -> https://t.co/8QTPdluhqb pic.twitter.com/c1ixCHBOM9
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) November 19, 2016
It was great seeing @PurdueTrackXC representing at #ncaaXC today. #boilerup pic.twitter.com/Iti4qmYoNS
— Dave Wegiel Photo (@pinolaphoto) November 19, 2016
NCAA DI Women's XC Results
NCAA DI Women's XC Results HERE
Madeline Strandemo 51st
Emma Benner 104th
Brenley Goertzen 108th
Madeline Strandemo 51st
Emma Benner 104th
Brenley Goertzen 108th
Congrats to #Gophers co-captain @mstrandemo on improving by nearly 100 places from her #NCAAXC finish a year ago. pic.twitter.com/mrVxoVeqc1— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) November 19, 2016
It was great seeing @PurdueTrackXC representing at #ncaaXC today. #boilerup pic.twitter.com/Iti4qmYoNS
— Dave Wegiel Photo (@pinolaphoto) November 19, 2016
NCAA DIII Men's XC Results
NCAA DIII Men's XC Results HERE
Loras 10th
St. Olaf 15th
Wartburg 21st
Isaac Jensen 10th
Mason Tobe 33rd
Jovan Newsom 66th
Loras 10th
St. Olaf 15th
Wartburg 21st
Isaac Jensen 10th
Mason Tobe 33rd
Jovan Newsom 66th
NCAA DIII Women's XC Results
NCAA DIII Women's XC Results HERE.
St. Thomas 20th
Carleton 28th
St. Olaf 32nd
Audry Miller 2nd
Casey Hoveland 33rd
Kimber Meyer 49th
St. Thomas 20th
Carleton 28th
St. Olaf 32nd
Audry Miller 2nd
Casey Hoveland 33rd
Kimber Meyer 49th
NCAA Women's DII XC Results
NCAA Women's DII XC Results HERE
U-Mary 7th
UMD 10th
Lexi Zeis 2nd
Emi Trost 4th
Breanna Colbenson 7th
Molly Montonye 18th
U-Mary 7th
UMD 10th
Lexi Zeis 2nd
Emi Trost 4th
Breanna Colbenson 7th
Molly Montonye 18th
— UMD T&F/CC (@UMDTFCC) November 19, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
Two MN Girl's Team's in the Top 5 Team Rankings
Pretty cool to see TWO MN girls teams ranked in the XC top 5 in the nation. #MNProud pic.twitter.com/eTA1kuYkv0
— Dan Sweeney (@sweenmn) November 18, 2016
Jaret Carpenter Previews NCAA Championships
Jaret Carpenter is ready for his second career 10k in just over a week. He previewed the meet. Check it out! https://t.co/0nt3aHN0j1
— PurdueTrack&Field (@PurdueTrackXC) November 18, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Caution: Deer Crossing
In case you haven't seen this clip yet. Here it is. Who says running isn't a contact sport :-) Deer/runner collisions are rare but can be more damaging than this one. Decades ago in a road race in Wisconsin, a policeman running the race was "assaulted" by a deer streaking across the road. The policeman suffered cuts and bruises. No reports of injuries to the deer.
"I got a nice little glimpse of his head…and then he got me"— MileSplit US (@milesplit) November 18, 2016
Justin DeLuzio reacts to getting hit by a deer.
WATCH: https://t.co/FPnlX2kIYv pic.twitter.com/YMzIp2orZ3
Kara Goucher Writes About Winning the NCAA Championship Women's Race in 2000
Kara Goucher Writes About Winning the NCAA Championship Women's Race 16 years ago. HERE
No Proof for Supplement Claims to Boost Immunity from Flu
No Proof for Supplement Claims to Boost Immunity from Flu HERE
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
U of Wisconsin Study Concludes that Single Sports Athletes are Injured More Often Than Multi-Sport Athletes
U of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Study Concludes that Single Sports Athletes have more loer body injuries are Injured More Often Than Multi-Sport Athletes
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Gopher Grad Barbora Špotáková named Czech Athlete of the Year
Gopher Grad Barbora Špotáková Named Czech Athlete of the Year for a record eighth time HERE
Ester Atkins Blogs About the Necessity of Proper Recovery
Ester Atkins Blogs About the Necessity of Proper Recovery
Lance Elliott's NXR Heartland Region Photo Gallery
Lance Elliott's NXR Heartland Region Photo Gallery HERE
Monday, November 14, 2016
Region Meet Interview with Emma Benner
ICYMI: Emma Benner ran a great race yesterday in Madison. She wasn't sure if she'd advance, but she's in! #BoilerUp https://t.co/idDlFjJkhZ
— PurdueTrack&Field (@PurdueTrackXC) November 13, 2016
Post Region Meet Interview with Jaret Carpenter
Post Region Meet Interview with Jaret Carpenter HERE
Woodbury Grad Brenley Goertzen NCAA DI Champs Qualifier
TCU press release on Woodbury grad Brenley Goertzen HERE
Sunday, November 13, 2016
NXR Heartland Regional Results
NXR Heartland Regional Results HERE
Wayzata boys claim NXN heartland team title, punch tickets to national XC champs #running pic.twitter.com/Via9Q1Cqdo
— Wayzata Track&Field (@WayzataTrack) November 13, 2016
@milesplit @MNTrackXC @MSHSLjohn
— Steven Mosborg (@mosborg) November 13, 2016
Meet your 2016 Nike Heartland Champions!!! Undefeated and going to Nike Nationals!!! pic.twitter.com/MXdgRIRIS3
USATF Minnesota Open and Masters Championship Results
USATF Minnesota Open and Masters Championship results HERE.
NCAA DIII Teams and Individual Qualifers for Nationals
NCAA teams and individual qualifiers for DIII Nationals HERE.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
The DIII Central Region Championships Was a Border Battle
The Iowa Intercollegiate Conference(IIAC) and the MIAC battled for the Team and Individual titles on the Carleton College course in Northfield on Saturday. Loras, the 2016 IIAC men's champions added the Regional men's crown to their team accomplishments, and swept the individual titles.
St.Olaf's women took the women's team trophy, while the Ole men finished third in the team competition. Their team placings flipped from the MIAC championships where the men won and the women were third. The keys to the Loras' success came in preparation and execution. Their coach Bob Schultz took a full team approach telling the team's non-scoring sixth and seventh men to try and finish in front of as many of the other teams that they could.
Schultz preached patience as well with the team members placed within the lead pack, but not up front. Early in the race the top 50 men were only seconds apart, and all seven team members were in that lead pack. The Loras team had shown in winning their "reconnaissance" meet on the Carleton course on October 1 and in a tight battle for the IIAC championships two weeks before Regions that they did not wilt in highly competitive races.
Only 5 points separated the top four men's teams at the IIAC meet with Loras winning the championship with 67 points to 70 for runners' up Nebraska Wesleyan and Wartburg, Central College was fourth with 72 points. Prevailing in that intense competition probably boosted the Loras team's confidence, said St. Thomas coach Pete Wareham.
Both Mason Tope, the Region men's race winner, and Audrey Miller, the Regionals women's champion,said that their experience in the Carleton College Running with the Cows meet got them comfortable with the course which helped them plan and execute their race strategy in the Regional championships.
Schultz noted that the Loras team was young, with only two seniors in their top seven. During the season nine different guys contributed vital points when they were needed. They ran as a team, he said, not as individuals.
St.Olaf's women took the women's team trophy, while the Ole men finished third in the team competition. Their team placings flipped from the MIAC championships where the men won and the women were third. The keys to the Loras' success came in preparation and execution. Their coach Bob Schultz took a full team approach telling the team's non-scoring sixth and seventh men to try and finish in front of as many of the other teams that they could.
Schultz preached patience as well with the team members placed within the lead pack, but not up front. Early in the race the top 50 men were only seconds apart, and all seven team members were in that lead pack. The Loras team had shown in winning their "reconnaissance" meet on the Carleton course on October 1 and in a tight battle for the IIAC championships two weeks before Regions that they did not wilt in highly competitive races.
Only 5 points separated the top four men's teams at the IIAC meet with Loras winning the championship with 67 points to 70 for runners' up Nebraska Wesleyan and Wartburg, Central College was fourth with 72 points. Prevailing in that intense competition probably boosted the Loras team's confidence, said St. Thomas coach Pete Wareham.
Both Mason Tope, the Region men's race winner, and Audrey Miller, the Regionals women's champion,said that their experience in the Carleton College Running with the Cows meet got them comfortable with the course which helped them plan and execute their race strategy in the Regional championships.
Schultz noted that the Loras team was young, with only two seniors in their top seven. During the season nine different guys contributed vital points when they were needed. They ran as a team, he said, not as individuals.
Mason Tope Kicks for the Win
Mason Tope says he got interested in running by watching his mother run marathons. On Saturday he out kicked Luther's Isaac Jensen in the long final straight and helped Loras win the team title.
"I grew up in Davenport (Iowa). The Bix Run is there. So, I got to see that and my parents would take me to the track. He played soccer a little bit in Middle and High School, but running was always his first choice. On Saturday he went into the race looking to win. He and Jensen have something of a rivalry. Tope hoped to triumph by being patient, not making a move too soon, and by "running smart and running tough."
Part of that, he said, was that he couldn't let Jensen get too far ahead. He was confident in his kick and was plotting to start that kick with 300 to go. That's the way it worked out as the duo came roaring down the finish straight side-by-side, each ratcheting it up to get in high gear. With less than a hundred meters to go Jensen broke and Tope continued on to victory.
A junior majoring in computer science, Tope was asked if he was thinking about continuing running after college. He said he hadn't thought about that yet aside from maybe trying a marathon. He got that idea from five Loras alums who decided to train for and complete a marathon. Asked if he improved enough to be in contention for something more, such as an Olympic team, Tope said: "Guess I haven't really thought about it that much." If that opportunity did present itself, he added, he'd be eager to give it a try.
"I grew up in Davenport (Iowa). The Bix Run is there. So, I got to see that and my parents would take me to the track. He played soccer a little bit in Middle and High School, but running was always his first choice. On Saturday he went into the race looking to win. He and Jensen have something of a rivalry. Tope hoped to triumph by being patient, not making a move too soon, and by "running smart and running tough."
Part of that, he said, was that he couldn't let Jensen get too far ahead. He was confident in his kick and was plotting to start that kick with 300 to go. That's the way it worked out as the duo came roaring down the finish straight side-by-side, each ratcheting it up to get in high gear. With less than a hundred meters to go Jensen broke and Tope continued on to victory.
A junior majoring in computer science, Tope was asked if he was thinking about continuing running after college. He said he hadn't thought about that yet aside from maybe trying a marathon. He got that idea from five Loras alums who decided to train for and complete a marathon. Asked if he improved enough to be in contention for something more, such as an Olympic team, Tope said: "Guess I haven't really thought about it that much." If that opportunity did present itself, he added, he'd be eager to give it a try.
Audrey Miller Just Wants to Help the Team
Winning wasn't the goal going into the NCAA DIII Regional Championships, said women's champion Audrey Miller. "I just wanted to do my best for the team," she said. Because it was windy, Miller tucked behind the other runners, not wanting to waste energy breaking the wind.AUDREY MILLER WINS THE NCAA CENTRAL REGIONAL // #GoDuhawks pic.twitter.com/rWlxHJRCLH— Loras Cross Country (@LorasDuhawksXC) November 12, 2016
"I felt kind of guilty," she said as if drafting was not what one was supposed to do in this situation. Miller was content to wait before making her move. Having run and won on this course on October 1, Miller took away valuable information about how to navigate the hills, the patch of sand and gravel, and when to make a break.
That time came a bit past halfway. She opened a gap, had a six second lead by 5K that increased to a 17 second advantage by the finish. A sophomore, Miller was introduced to running in the sixth grade. At the time she was also playing basketball. She wasn't "aggressive" enough for that sport, she said, and decided to drop basketball and concentrate on running. "I liked running the best," she said.
With a double major of biochemistry and Spanish, Miller has not thought of running professionally or trying for the Olympics when her collegiate career is over. She said she'd like to do a marathon, "maybe an Ironman." For now she's satisfied with helping the team and seeing where her athletic talent will take her.
Gopher Women's Updated 2016 XC Performance List
Our 2016 #Gophers performance list is updated including #ncaaXC regional action + 5️⃣ new PRs. 💪💪
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) November 12, 2016
〽️👟: https://t.co/jR2wcrgckl pic.twitter.com/B9y5ED7UjC
Bulletin: NCAA DIII Men's Regional Results
NCAA DIII Men's Regional Results HERE
St. Olaf 3rd in team competition
St. John's Ryan Buglar 3rd in individual race
St. Olaf 3rd in team competition
St. John's Ryan Buglar 3rd in individual race
Bulletin: NCAA DIII Women's Results
Women's results HERE.
St. Olaf 1st, St. Thomas 3rd in Team race.
St. Scholastica's Casey Hovland 3rd, Kimber Meyer 5th in individual race.
St. Olaf 1st, St. Thomas 3rd in Team race.
St. Scholastica's Casey Hovland 3rd, Kimber Meyer 5th in individual race.
Friday, November 11, 2016
NCAA DI All Region Selections
Congrats to those 225 women that earned All-Region honors today at their respective regional meets! #ncaaXC— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) November 11, 2016
MORE - https://t.co/7tUwNVXGRZ pic.twitter.com/K4qt9gYKDt
All Region Men HERE.
Jaret Carpenter 7th in Great Lakes Region
Jaret Carpenter 7th in Great Lakes Region. Full results HERE.
Joe Klecker 3rd in Mountain Region, Team Second
Joe Klecker 3rd in Mountain Region, Team Second. Results HERE.
Gopher Men 7th in Midwest Region
Gopher Men 7th in Midwest Region Results
Joel Reichow 3rd
Reed Fischer 7th
Trevor Capra 39th
Chase Cayo 52nd.
Brendan Sage 61st.
Ian Eklin 62nd.
Bailey Hesse-Withbroe 97th
Micah Mather 98th
Kevin Docherty 115th
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Full Results HERE
Joel Reichow 3rd
Reed Fischer 7th
Trevor Capra 39th
Chase Cayo 52nd.
Brendan Sage 61st.
Ian Eklin 62nd.
Bailey Hesse-Withbroe 97th
Micah Mather 98th
Kevin Docherty 115th
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Full Results HERE
Recap: @obsali17, @lawrence_char Repeat as NCAA All-Region Honorees | https://t.co/K3X500Oj7U | #Gophers pic.twitter.com/nm2pTx4SR1
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) November 11, 2016
Add NCAA Qualifier to Reed Fischer's incredible list of accomplishments this season! He took 7th at the Midwest Regional to advance pic.twitter.com/N2o93uGL9A
— Drake TF & XC (@Drake_TFXC) November 11, 2016
Gopher Women 4th in Midwest Region
With three in the top 12, the #Gophers take fourth in the team race at the #NCAAXC Midwest Regional. 〽️ pic.twitter.com/Dm3ZOjzP0U— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) November 11, 2016
Full Results HERE.It's 3️⃣ all-region awards for the #Gophers. Congrats to Bethany Hasz, @mstrandemo & Megan Hasz! 〽️🏅👏 #ncaaXC pic.twitter.com/sSepdXemSy— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) November 11, 2016
Emily Donnay 23rd
Rachel King 26th
Hannah Truniger 40th
Kayla Huhnterkoch 116th
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Outside asks the question; Can the Clean Sport Collective have an impact on deterring doping in sports
Outside: Can the Clean Sport Collective have an impact on deterring doping in sports? HERE.
Talking With T-Shirts
Each year more athletes come to the State Meet with T-Shirts with a variety of sayings. Below are some of them:
You must be willing to sacrifice who you are for what you may become
If you can read this, We're just warming up
Why is everybody chasing me?
Pass them don't pace them
We're behind our runners all the way. Way behind.
Run like you you stole something.
Fight to the finish
No time limit
No speed limit
No dream limit
Eat pasta
Run fasta
Run Rest Repeat
These shoes have more miles than your car
Cross Country: Found a good use for golf courses
Lengthen your stride and enjoy the ride
You must be willing to sacrifice who you are for what you may become
If you can read this, We're just warming up
Why is everybody chasing me?
Pass them don't pace them
We're behind our runners all the way. Way behind.
Run like you you stole something.
Fight to the finish
No time limit
No speed limit
No dream limit
Eat pasta
Run fasta
Run Rest Repeat
These shoes have more miles than your car
Cross Country: Found a good use for golf courses
Lengthen your stride and enjoy the ride
Fairmont Teamwork Wins Class A Girl's Title
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| Fairmont team and coaches with the Class A trophy. |
Not only on the day but going back to dedication and diligence in summer training, strong performances throughout the season with all the team members contributing and executing the race plans. About halfway through the State meet 5K Perham had the upper hand, but during the "middle mile," said Hawkins, Fairmont began the push toward the finish. They started making up ground on the Yellowjackets. Hawkins and the team's other senior Jenna Pavich kept the team's tight pack together.
Pavich was in the middle of the team's top finisher Sarah Krumholz, a sophmore whose mother had been the first Fairmont girl to earn All State honors, and Iliana Ramon, a junior whose family had moved to Texas for her sophmore year but moved back during the summer. That trio finished within seven second of one another. The top five finished within 38.1 seconds with Hawkins in 30th to seal the win.
Since this was their last year, Bonk said, the two seniors seemed extra motivated to finish their cross country careers at the school on a high note. They led by example and pushed and pulled the others throughout the season. The objective in each race they ran this season was "how many people with different uniforms you could pass," said Bonk. "It was all about the team."
It was "a fairly young squad" which was helped by the senior leadership. Another element that contributed to their success this season was that "we just didn't have anybody sick or injured," said Bonk. "It was an ideal year of effort and fun," that finished with the State title. There won't be post season meets because eight or nine of the girls go straight from cross country to a Musical competition on Thursday through Saturday.
The kids at Fairmont have a wide selection of other sports and extra curricular activities, Bonk said. The cross country team gets a lot of support from the school and the people in the town, he added. Now they have a team championship trophy to add to their collection.
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
UPDATED: NCAA DIII Central Region XC Championship Info
NCAA DIII Central Region XC Championship Info HERE.
Gopher Men's Midwest Regional Preview
The NCAA Midwest Regional is on deck for the #Gophers. https://t.co/Y7f1KuGMKX pic.twitter.com/3o0epGvO43
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) November 9, 2016
Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Gopher coaches Steve Plasencia and Sarah Hopkins Preview Midwest Regions
Coach Plaz and Coach Hop preview Friday's NCAA Midwest Regional in Iowa City. #Gophershttps://t.co/VgTUL5EZaN
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) November 8, 2016
Heather Kampf Reveals How She Has Earned the Title: Queen of the Road Mile
Heather Kampf Reveals How She Has Earned the Title: Queen of the Road Mile HERE
Heather Kampf, Queen of the Road Mile, reveals her racing tips for 24 road Mile event wins since 2011! https://t.co/RhLP8PnnjE pic.twitter.com/7mmvmDS1QR— Bring Back the Mile (@themile) November 8, 2016
Monday, November 07, 2016
Gopher Women's Updated XC Performance list for 2016
Gopher Women's Updated XC Performance list for 2016 HERE
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII All Region XC Team
All Region Team Selections HERECongrats to this year's All-Region honorees in #NCAAD2 XC!— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) November 7, 2016
See the full list here: https://t.co/BxWr645Iep pic.twitter.com/cn2wUQ82kC
NCAA DII Qualifiers HERE
Of the 64 teams (M&W) that qualified for the #NCAAD2 XC, TEN(!) are going for the 1st time in program history!
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) November 7, 2016
MORE https://t.co/om3WMmLWg3 pic.twitter.com/FNvMltsxfG
Sunday, November 06, 2016
EQT Pittsburg 10-Mile Results
EQT Pittsburg 10-Mile Results HERE
Josh Dedering 13th
Maddie Van Beek 4th Woman
Bria Weitch 7th woman
Meghan Peyton 8th woman
Josh Dedering 13th
Maddie Van Beek 4th Woman
Bria Weitch 7th woman
Meghan Peyton 8th woman
Rocky's Run Results
Rocky's Run Results HERE
#Gophers Carlin Schulz, @tesswaz16 & @danielleander27 led the way at Rocky's Run this morning. 🏃♀️💨
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) November 6, 2016
Results 👉 https://t.co/evXCa9wg7X pic.twitter.com/IeF6puh7qK
"I Ran My Own Race"
All four of the individual champions at the MSHSL State Cross Country Championships had the same mantra: "I ran my own race." The declarations began with Class A boy's champion Declan Dahlberg of Mounds Park Academy who won in a photo finish as he used his kick to nip runner up Matt Steiger of LaCrescent and Lake City's Carl Kozlowski, as well as defending champion Zack Emery of La Crescent.
As the lead pack of seven runners emerged from the woods, sprinting downhill with about a half mile left in the 5K race, Dahlberg's inner voice was reflecting different emotions. He came into the race without the goal of winning. He wasn't a favorite, he said. He just wanted to run his own race and see where he ended up.
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| Declan Dahlberg holds off Matt Steiger(95) on the homestretch. Photo by Gene Niemi |
The race unfolded as a cautious early pace that allowed Dahlberg to stick to his usual tactics of imbeding himself within striking distance of the leaders. "I'm nervous if I get into the lead," he said. Instead Dahlberg wanted to shadow the leaders and trust in his kick to bring him home. The on and off illiotibial band issues in his left leg, for which he had red and blue kinesio tape applied from just below the knee to just below his hip, did not flare up during the race.
Dahlberg knew he had "put the work in" during the summer and was confident his fitness would get him through as he increased his speed attempting to leave the rest of the lead pack in his wake. He didn't take the lead until he was going up the short hill that was rerouted this year from a steep incline with a sharp turn at its base to a wider curve and less elevation as the runners crest the the hill and attack the last quarter mile of the race, which is slightly downhill to the finish.
Dahlberg had a gap on everyone else in the race but La Crescent's Matt Steiger, who was sticking to him like glue. As the pair raced to the finish Lake City's Carl Kozlowski was closing the small gap the duo had on him. Having finished third last year, Kozlowski put everything he had left into trying to improve on that placement.
As they crossed the finish, Dahlberg dipped like a sprinter while Steiger lunged forward airborne, landing and sliding across the finish line. Officials had to use the finish line camera to separate Dahlberg and Steiger as the pair was timed only two tenths of a second apart. Each was satisfied he had given it his all. Dahlberg said he couldn't feel his legs. Steiger was surprised he had beaten Emery. The only time he had finished in front of his teammate before was when Emery was sick or had other deficits to deal with.
Math and Science Academy's Tierney Wolfgram was pretty confident of her front running tactics as she only lost one race during the cross country season and that was at the Griak Invitational against a mix of Class A and AA runners. An eight grader, Wolfgram had given up soccer to concentrate on running last year.
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| Wolfgram on her way to the finish. Photo by Gene Niemi |
She wasn't helping the soccer team, she said, and she decided that her athletic future was with running. It wasn't just a sport anymore, but rather a "passion," Wolfgram said, adding that the ultimate goal was to be an Olympian. From her results this year, few would be surprised if she fulfilled that goal. Of the four races on Saturday, Wolfgram's 45 second margin over the second-place runner was the most dominant winning performance.
If you don't count her Farmington teammate Lauren Peterson, who was the runner up to Anna Fenske in the Class AA girl's race Fenske, also an eighth grader, beat Peterson by 36 seconds, and Fenske's winning margin over third place finisher Anastasia Korzeno of Chanhassen was also 45 seconds. "I ran my own race," said Fenske. "I was expecting a lot of myself...I just kept thinking in my head: 'I wanna State title. I want that State title."
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| Anna Fenske(915) and Lauren Peterson(916) push each other early in the race. Photo by Gene Niemi |
Edina's Pat Roos said that the slow early pace of the Class AA boy's race fit his plan. Frustrated by a season where he won "only one race," but was edged at the line in several others, Roos decided going into the State Championships that he would "go my own pace" during the early part of the race. "I like going slower and progressing(getting faster as he goes)," said Roos.
The slow pace "suited me. I don't like to go out (hard)," he said. Bouyed by the fact that during his senior year he had been injury free. No stress fracture like last year. "I ate healthier. Got to bed early." Initially a long jumper, Roos ran a 4:28 mile as a ninth grader in the annual pre-season mile that the Edina distance runners use as a method of seeing if they get faster from the early season mile time trial to one they do near the end of the season. His Edina coaches and teammates encouraged him to give up the long jump for the distance events.
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| The pac early in the race. Photo by Gene Niemi |
"I probably wouldn't have come this far if it wasn't for them." Roos said. In the early part of the race, Roos stayed near the front runners, but made no move toward the front of the pack. When St. Paul Como Park's Innocent Murwanash and Maple Grove's Alex Miley made a move on the Prairie loop hill about two miles into the race, they broke up the lead pack and seemed to be increasing that gap as they came out of the woods.
Roos was out of contact with them and was worried that he'd let the duo get too far away. Not wanting another almost win, Roos took off after Miley and Murwanash, as well as Wayzata's Khalid Hussein. As he started his charge, Roos was all in. "I didn't look back." It was full speed ahead. Roos caught and passed Miley and Murwanash and went after and passed Hussein.
"I knew that Roos was coming," said Hussein. "I tried to fight him off. It was an honor to race all of them." Roos celebrated with up stretched arms as he crossed the finish line. Mission accomplished. Frustration forgotten.
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| Roos streaks toward the finish. Photo by Gene Niemi |
Race Results HERE.
NCAA DII Central Region Results; U-Mary Take Women's Team Title, UMD 2nd; Augustana Win Men's
NCAA DII Central Region Championship Women's results HERE Men HERE.
U-Mary women's summary HERE. Men HERE
Augustana summary HERE
UMD women's summary HERE. Men HERE
MSU Moorhead summary HERE.
Winona State men's summary HERE.
MSU Mankato women's summary HERE. Men HERE
Concordia St. Paul summary HERE.
St. Cloud State summary HERE
SMSU summary HERE.
Bemidji State summary HERE
it's okay great day to be a Marauder! going down in history as the first team to bring home a central region title! #BleedBlue #Champs pic.twitter.com/TsoGmpzc1U— Lexi Zeis (@LexiZeis) November 5, 2016
Summary of Central Region Championships HERE.@UMDTFCC Women Take Second at NCAA II Central Region Championships and Punch Ticket to Nationals. https://t.co/G9nJe7Xbt8 pic.twitter.com/Kuz2JI6T0v— UMD Athletics (@UMDBulldogs) November 6, 2016
U-Mary women's summary HERE. Men HERE
Augustana summary HERE
UMD women's summary HERE. Men HERE
MSU Moorhead summary HERE.
Winona State men's summary HERE.
MSU Mankato women's summary HERE. Men HERE
Concordia St. Paul summary HERE.
St. Cloud State summary HERE
SMSU summary HERE.
Bemidji State summary HERE
Saturday, November 05, 2016
Kraig Lungstrom's Photo Gallery of the Boy's Class AA Race
Kraig Lungstrom's Photo Gallery of the Boy's Class AA Race HERE
Bulletin: Drama in Class A Boy's race
The MSHSL Class A Boy's racse was a photo finish with the top 8 within 11 seconds of one another. Mounds Park Academy's Declan Dahlberg finished first in 15:56.9 to 15:57.1 for runner up Matt Steiger of LaCrescent. Lake City's Carl Kozlowski was third in 15:57.3.
Mora won it's third straight team title by six points over Perham, but the victory wasn't finalized until the officials investigated a faulty timing chip on a runner on the team who didn't figure in the scoring.
Mora won it's third straight team title by six points over Perham, but the victory wasn't finalized until the officials investigated a faulty timing chip on a runner on the team who didn't figure in the scoring.
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| The photo finish. Photos by John Millea, MSHSL
Results are HERE
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Friday, November 04, 2016
Zach Emery Tries to Repeat, Lead Team to XC Title
Houston County News: Zach Emery Tries to Repeat, Lead Team to XC Title HERE
Sun Current Article on Edina Girl's Defense of Their AA XC Title
Sun Current Article on Edina Girl's Defense of Their 2015 AA XC Title HERE
West Central Tribune story on Willmer's Quest for a State Title
West Central Tribune story on Willmer's Quest for the Girl's AA XC Title HERE
Rochester Post-Bulletin MSHSL Boy's XC Championships Preview
Rochester Post-Bulletin MSHSL Boy's XC Championships Preview HERE
Thursday, November 03, 2016
Jaret Carpenter and Grace Ping on the US Bank Stadium Electronic Billboard Promoting MSHSL Sports
When you make the @usbankstadium board with Grace Ping!! #7thgradelegend #SKOL pic.twitter.com/Fs2UHGGXVB
— Jaret Carpenter (@JaretCarpenter) November 4, 2016
Interview with Gopher Women's XC Captain Madeline Strandimo
Interview with Gopher's Women's XC Captain Madeline Strandimo HERE
2016 MIAC XC Awards
Augsburg's Taybri Irving, St. Thomas' Joe Sweeney headlined 2016 #MIAC Women's Cross Country Awards: https://t.co/0QfFQS1uwB #MIACXC pic.twitter.com/A9CUAMMQPy
— MIAC (@MIACathletics) November 3, 2016
Wednesday, November 02, 2016
Big 10 Fan Fest Photo Album by Gene Niemi
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| For the spectators, the Big 10 had a Fan Fest Set up near the Finish area. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Ther were games, face painting, and sponsor tents. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Fans tried their hand at bean bag tossing. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Photo by Gene Niemi |
Rocky's Run on Sunday
The #Gophers host the home finale, Rocky's Run, this Sunday.
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) November 3, 2016
👉 https://t.co/sGoTEwgyUd pic.twitter.com/V9KLVO2rWb
USATF MN JO XC Championships Also on Sunday
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic XC Championship at Eagan HS Sunday, November 6. https://t.co/fpj600J8tW
— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) November 3, 2016
2016 NCAA Division II Cross Country Central Region Championships Preview
2016 NCAA Division II Cross Country Central Region Championships Preview HERE
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
Gwen Jorgenson's Unconventional Route to the New York City Marathon
Gwen Jorgensen's unconventional Route to the New York City Marathon HERE
SPP's Richard Chin Writes About Another Race on Election Day
St Paul Pioneer Press' Richard Chin Writes About Another Race on Election Day HERE.
Hopkins' Seth Eliason Makes Verbal Commitment to Attend Georgetown
Excited to announce that I have verbally committed to Georgetown University to continue my academic and athletic careers! #GoHoyas pic.twitter.com/uQrnmrEvCl
— Seth Eliason (@sespeedy15) November 2, 2016