Midwest Distance Gala http://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=141 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:55:01 +0000 ross@runnerspace.com (Ross) 60 Midwest Distance Gala http://www.runnerspace.com/members/images/712/6297.jpg http://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=141 News - Back for More: An Interview with Craig Lutz As the number two returnee heading into this year's Nike Cross Nationals, one might expect Texas' Craig Lutz (Jr., Flower Mound, TX) to be feeling some pressure.  While he might be feeling some pressure to win a national title, the talented junior sure isn't show it, especially after his huge win at the Texas State Cross Country Championships this past weekend.  At his state meet, Lutz crushed the field, running 14:45 and having the fastest time of the day by 23 seconds. 

With a new approach to the post-season, Lutz now eyes a return trip to Portland, where he hopes to claim the national title as his own.  We caught up with Lutz this week, as he gets ready to race the NXN South Regional this weekend.  In the interview, Lutz talks about his season thus far, his experience at NXN last fall and what his training is like.

Scott Bush (SB): Congrats on a big win at the Texas State Meet this past weekend.  Can you tell us a little bit about how the race unfolded for you?

Craig Lutz (CL): Coming into the race, my coach had been drilling me on running my own race and not worrying about anything going on around me, especially in the first mile. So as the race went out I stayed relaxed to the mile and put a surge on to quicken the pace heading towards the 2000 mark. My coach was standing there yelling that I was putting a gap on the field, so I kept pushing it through the back part of the course and stayed consistent through the rest of the race.

SB: With the post-season coming up, what are your expectations over the next few weeks of racing?

CL: I am really excited about doing it again this year. After nationals last year, my coach and I decided that our final goal for the '09 season would be to win nationals. So for the next few weeks I'll be staying on a strong workout routine and running my heart out in Portland, and hope for the best. I am excited to race the top guys in the country.

SB: Last year you finished fifth at NXN, returning this year as the number two returnee.  Will your approach be any different this year compared to your successful race last year?

CL: Haha, yes it will be. Last year I came into the race not really knowing what a good strategy would be for a national race , so, I went out hard and held the lead with some of the other South guys and probably threw away a top three finish by depleting myself so early on.  This time around I am going to try to approach it more conservatively and not get too excited early on.

SB: You ran 25 seconds faster at the state meet this year compared to last year.  What have you done differently this year to take that next step in your racing?

CL: I know this sounds weird, but the stress fracture I got at the end of my track season my sophomore year helped a lot. It pushed my base mileage training back until late August, early September. This has allowed me to stay more fresh in the later weeks of the season.

There has also been a lot of help from my team. We have a much larger and stronger group of guys training this year which has helped in pushing me, especially in speed endurance workouts where I usually have the hardest time hitting my goal splits. And I cant leave out Coach T, he's really been working hard on trying to get me stronger in my races from the beginning and breaking me through walls in workouts.

SB: What's a typical week of training look like for you?

CL: We go through a few transitions of workouts, starting out with base or longer run type workouts through the summer and into hills and mile repeats on grass, then going into 5x1000 sessions and 4 mile tempo runs mixed into the season.

Mid-season our week would typically look like: Monday morning, 5x 1000 avg. at 2:48 or a long run(12m) Monday afternoon, core work and weights and an easy 4-6 mile run. Tuesday would be a recovery day with about 6-9 miles. Wednesday would be sessions of 3x3m on an 800 meter course either flat or hilly on grass with splits at 2:30 -2:35. Wednesday afternoon would be another core and weight workout with a 4 mile easy run. Thursday would be a speed workout on the track, usually consisting of 8x 400 at 64/65 and then strides on grass with a lot of stretching. Friday is our pre meet day, so just a few 200s or 400s to loosen up and a lot of stretching. Saturday is race day, and Sunday would be 2-4 miles very easy with an ice bath and stretching.

Our training weeks typically went in three week patterns before switching to new courses and workouts.

SB: Texas has had some tremendous distance runners over the past few years.  What's it like to be part of such a strong high school running community?

CL: It's amazing! Texas has one of the deepest histories for guys distance runners and its been a blessing to be able to train and race with many of them. And even though were all competition to each other, or at least used to be for the guys who have moved on to college running, outside of the race, we're all pretty good friends and talk a lot, whether it's about a race or just asking about their day.

It's uplifting to be able to say that I am part of such a great group of guys who all love the same thing and who can share a unique passion for this country's greatest sport. 

Quick Six

SB: Favorite food?

CL: Got to go with steak.

SB: Favorite pre-race ritual?

CL: Haha, listening to Act a Fool with the team before getting on the starting line.

SB: Best movie ever?

CL: Black Hawk Down

SB: Shoes you train in?

CL: Adidas light weight trainers and Brooks for long runs.

SB: Car you drive?

CL: Silver Galant

SB: Favorite part of NXN?

CL: Seeing a lot of people that you know.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:15:35 +0000 News - NXN In the News (11/16) Each Monday morning from now until the Monday after Nike Cross Nationals, we'll post up the top news stories circulating the nation in regards to NXN.  This week, with three regional meets taking place, there is plenty of news to share.  Congrats to all the teams and individuals that competed at the regional events this past weekend, and best of luck to competitors in the South and Southwest Regionals this coming weekend.

Nist Leads Bishop Kelly to Second Place Finish (Idaho Statesmen)

Comet Boys Make Good Showing at Nike Meet (Mail Tribune)

R.C. Runners Earns S.D.'s Only Bid to NXN (Argus Leader)

WAC Girls Third at NXN NW Regional Meet (Daily Inter Lake)

WLA's Haegler Fourth at National Race (FDL Reporter)

Runners Compete at Nike Heartland (Rapid City Journal)

Ohio Fares Well at NXN Midwest (OH Runners)

Midwest Regional News Page (Dyestat)

Northwest Regional News Page (Dyestat)

Heartland Regional News Page (Dyestat)

NXN Regional Recaps (MileSplit)

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:15 +0000 Blog - An Interview with Brian Shrader  

There are a lot of great runners across the country this season, perhaps proving to be the deepest talent in U.S. high school history.  One of the leaders of this year's talented group of harriers is Arizona's Brian Shrader (Sr., Sinagua, AZ).  Shrader is one of the top returnees from 2008-2009 after an extremely successful cross country season and a track season that saw him win three state titles (800, 1600 and 3200).

This fall Shrader has high hopes, training more than ever before in order to perform his best at the end of the season.  Midwest Distance Gala's Scott Bush caught up with Shrader earlier this week, as Shrader talked about his season thus far, his training, the college recruiting process and what type of sunglasses he races in, among other topics.

Scott Bush (SB): Congratulations on a great first half to your season.  How's your season been thus far?  How's your training going?

Brian Shrader (BS): Thanks! My season has been going great so far. I am getting big course pr's and training has been going smoothly. I'm really happy with where my fitness level is at this point of the season!

SB: You're one of the top returnees in the country this season.  What are the expectations as the season starts to get to the big meets now?

BS: As one of the top Foot Locker returnees, I know that there will be high expectations, but in order to reach those expectations I know it will take a lot of hard work, especially with the group of really talented runners this year. I can only control my race though so I try not to worry about anyone else right now. That way, no matter who shows up on the line, I will know that I have done everything I could have to be ready on that day.

SB: What's a typical week of training look like during the season?

BS: Right now my mileage is around 45. This is the most it has been during the season, so I am feeling stronger than I ever have! Monday's and Wednesday's I have workouts and Tuesdays, Thursday's and Friday's are longer runs. Saturday usually is a race and Sunday I do some really easy running. I do core work every day and try to get in some light lifting about twice a week.

SB: I read the other day that you made an official visit to the University of Texas.  How's the recruiting process going for you thus far?  Any upcoming official visits?

BS: The recruiting process is definitely really demanding! It is overwhelming at times but I am still trying to enjoy it! The visits are fun but very tiring as well. So far I've gone on visits to Texas and the University of North Carolina, which have both been awesome! I also have visits for Oregon and will either do an official or unofficial to Arizona. I still don't know where I will commit though, but I can't wait for when I do! It's so hard to choose!

SB: You have a good rivalry it seems with fellow Arizona standout Steve Magnuson.  What's it like having someone like Steve in your state to push you?

BS: Steve and I have been racing since freshman year, so it's really cool to see how far we've come! We actually live pretty far from each other though, with him in Tucson in the south and me in Flagstaff in the north, so we don't get to race too much. But when we do it's always really fun and we bring out the best in each other.

Six Quick

SB: Favorite TV show?

BS: Chuck

SB: Best vacation you've taken?

BS: I went on a cruise last year. You can't beat 24 hour buffets and ice cream!

SB: Favorite professional runner?

BS: Ryan Hall

SB: Favorite food?

BS: Pizza

SB: Car you drive?

BS: Navy Blue Hyundai Tucson

SB: Type of sunglasses do you race in?

BS: Smith Baseline Square

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:44:35 +0000 Blog - An Interview with Brian Shrader M

Scott Bush (SB): Congratulations on a great first half to your season.  How's your season been thus far?  How's your training going?

Brian Shrader (BS): Thanks! My season has been going great so far. I am getting big course pr's and training has been going smoothly. I'm really happy with where my fitness level is at this point of the season!

SB: You're one of the top returnees in the country this season.  What are the expectations as the season starts to get to the big meets now?

BS: As one of the top Foot Locker returnees, I know that there will be high expectations, but in order to reach those expectations I know it will take a lot of hard work, especially with the group of really talented runners this year. I can only control my race though so I try not to worry about anyone else right now. That way, no matter who shows up on the line, I will know that I have done everything I could have to be ready on that day.

SB: What's a typical week of training look like during the season?

BS: Right now my mileage is around 45. This is the most it has been during the season, so I am feeling stronger than I ever have! Monday's and Wednesday's I have workouts and Tuesdays, Thursday's and Friday's are longer runs. Saturday usually is a race and Sunday I do some really easy running. I do core work every day and try to get in some light lifting about twice a week.

SB: I read the other day that you made an official visit to the University of Texas.  How's the recruiting process going for you thus far?  Any upcoming official visits?

BS: The recruiting process is definitely really demanding! It is overwhelming at times but I am still trying to enjoy it! The visits are fun but very tiring as well. So far I've gone on visits to Texas and the University of North Carolina, which have both been awesome! I also have visits for Oregon and will either do an official or unofficial to Arizona. I still don't know where I will commit though, but I can't wait for when I do! It's so hard to choose!

SB: You have a good rivalry it seems with fellow Arizona standout Steve Magnuson.  What's it like having someone like Steve in your state to push you?

BS: Steve and I have been racing since freshman year, so it's really cool to see how far we've come! We actually live pretty far from each other though, with him in Tucson in the south and me in Flagstaff in the north, so we don't get to race too much. But when we do it's always really fun and we bring out the best in each other.

Six Quick

SB: Favorite TV show?

BS: Chuck

SB: Best vacation you've taken?

BS: I went on a cruise last year. You can't beat 24 hour buffets and ice cream!

SB: Favorite professional runner?

BS: Ryan Hall

SB: Favorite food?

BS: Pizza

SB: Car you drive?

BS: Navy Blue Hyundai Tucson

SB: Type of sunglasses do you race in?

BS: Smith Baseline Square

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:38:17 +0000 Blog - An Interview with Shane Moskowitz Shane Moskowitz (Sr., Central Kitsap, WA) is having a great cross country season thus far, but he is far from finished.  The Washington state standout entered this fall as one of the top returnees in the nation after a big track season, which saw him run sub-9 for 3,200m at the Washington State T&F Championships.

Distance Gala co-meet director Scott Bush caught up with Moskowitz this past weekend, with the senior discussing a variety of topics, including where he's going to college next fall, how his season is going and being part of the strong distance running community in Washington.  Read about Moskowitz in what is to be the first athlete interview of many as the championship races approach.

Scott Bush (SB): You've had a nice start to your season thus far.  At this point in the year, how are you feeling about everything?


Shane Moskowitz (SM): Thus far in the season I am feeling very confident. I have been having some of my best workouts lately, even with a minor calf injury. Probably the best workout was about two weeks ago when I ran 6x1600 at 4:41 pace with 4-5 minute rest. And all together fitness-wise, I think I am in the best shape of my life.


SB: Last year you really took a big step forward during the cross country season, then took it even further with a great track season.  What have you learned from all the success you've had over the past year and how are you using that to take one more leap this fall?


SM: Definitely the thing I have learned most about my success is that the off-season training is key to any runner's success. Putting in the base mileage has really shaped these last two seasons and I am hoping it will do the same for the post-season coming around the corner.


SB: Washington is such a strong state for distance running.  What's it like being part of such a strong distance running community?


SM: Competing against guys in Washington is something I am very fortunate for. I don't think I would be as successful if I hadn't had guys like Rob Webster, Miles Unterrainer, Johnathon Laufler and Joey Bywater to look up to, and try to strive for what they have done. It really is a motivator . 


SB: You recently accepted a scholarship offer from Oklahoma State University.  Why'd you pick OSU?


SM: I chose OSU because they represent orange and black which are my high school colors, as well as the great camaraderie I felt they had when I took my official visit! It was something else to hang out with a group of talented guys that knew how to have a lot of fun, but when it came down to business you could see that they all wanted the same thing! A team national title. And when your part of a national caliber team, it almost certainly says you're going to have the best group of training partners to push you! 


That's what I'm looking for, to get pushed to the next level, everyday. And lastly, but most importantly, Coach Dave Smith is an awesome guy, who really has taken that team from the bottom to the top since he's been coaching. And I have full confidence that with his help, and the help of a strong training group, that I can get where I want to be in this sport.


SB: Your sister runs as well, and it seems you two are pretty close.  What's it like having your sister on the team, and both of you succeeding at such a high level?


SM: Me and my sister are best friends. And I honestly can say she is my biggest fan, as well as I am her biggest motivation. She cheers me on all the time while I just nag on her to go out and run everyday. So I guess I am the bad guy of the two :) and I was really proud to see Shannon have a break out season last year.  I am just hoping she gets back to strength after some bad iron deficiency problems this year.


Quick Six


SB: Favorite movie?


SM: Knocked Up


SB: Shoes you train in?


SM: Brooks Adrenaline or Axiom


SB: Best band?


SM: John Mayer


SB: Favorite pre-race meal?


SM: Wafflers and peanut butter w/ syrup


SB: Car you drive?


SM: I wish I drove


SB: Favorite professional runner?


SM: Bernard Lagat

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:33:52 +0000 Blog - Latest Dyestat Elite Rankings The latest edition of the Dyestat individual top 25 rankings and top 50 team rankings show that the 2009 cross country season is going to be truly memorable.  With an incredible amount of talent on both sides, the end of the year meets promise to be great.  Here are the latest rankings:

Dyestat Elite Top 25 Boys

Dyestat Elite Top 25 Girls

Dyestat Elite Top 50 Teams

]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:01:05 +0000 Blog - Shane Moskowitz Headed to Oklahoma State With the cross country season starting to really heat up, the top runners in the nation not only have to focus on their upcoming races, but also on their upcoming decision of where to attend college.  With that said, one of the nation's finest declared his intentions to run for Oklahoma State University next fall.  Washington's Shane Moskowitz (Sr., Central Kitsap, WA), who is one of the best 1,600/3,200/XC runners in the U.S., told the Kitsap Sun that he'll be attending OSU next fall on a full ride.  

Congrats to Shane on a great decision and we look forward to seeing where the rest of the top runners in the nation decide to take their talents.

Central Kitsap's Moskowitz Running Off to OSU

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:02:27 +0000 Member - 2fst4u ]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:53:59 +0000 Member - jackie wright ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:33:49 +0000 Video - Boys800 B Heat - 2009 Midwest Distance Gala ]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:28 +0000 Video - Boys Mile C - Midwest Distance Gala 2009 ]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:51:45 +0000 Member - Sissonne ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:43:00 +0000 Member - tomukas ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:27:32 +0000 News - Westerly’s Springer now the nation’s best one-mile runner | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal Westerly’s Springer now the nation’s best one-mile runner 08:56 AM EDT on Monday, June 15, 2009 By PAUL DAVIS Journal Staff Writer Andrew Springer set a state record earlier this month in the boys 1,500-meter at the state championships, but he saved his most spectacular performance yet for Saturday in Illinois. Journal photo / Kathy Borchers Mix the Flash and the Road Runner, and what do you get? Westerly track star Andrew Springer, the fastest high school one-mile runner in the United States this year. On Saturday, Springer ran the boys mile in 4 minutes, 2.70 seconds at the Midwest Distance Gala, in Lisle, Ill. The Westerly High School senior not only bettered his own his own state-record time of 4:08.79, but set a New England record as well. (Last year’s winner beat Springer’s time by less than two seconds.) As a result of Saturday’s race, the Georgetown University-bound senior stands as the 14th-best all-time high school mile performer, as rated by Track & Field News. He gets it honestly. His older twin brothers, Dan and Josh, ran at Westerly High School and then Boston College. As a youngster, Springer ran at Misquamicut in quarter-mile “fun runs” held every week in the summer. “By middle school he was running pretty seriously,” his father, Roy, said Sunday.

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Midwest Distance Gala 2008 - 6/14/2008
Lisle,IL
Results

Event 10 Girls 800 Meter Run --B--SECTION
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GALA RECORD: R 2:10.27 2007 Ashley Verplank, Bloomington,IL
Name Year Team Finals
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Finals
1 Samantha Hsieh Troy, MI 2:17.16
2 Maggie Gannon Hampshire, IL 2:18.94
3 Jamie Burr Onalaska, WI 2:20.11
4 Colleen McNulty Chicago, IL 2:23.82
5 Jackie Groshek Onalaska, WI 2:26.41

Event 11 Boys 800 Meter Run --B--SECTION
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GALA RECORD: R 1:50.17 2007 Andrew Perkins, Juneau,WI
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Tim Hucke Hartland, WI 1:54.32
2 Tyler King Lakeville, MN 1:54.34
3 Ryan Shannon Elmhusrt, IL 1:55.01
4 Alex Lyons LaGrange, IL 1:55.40
5 Christian Brandstetter McMurray, PA 1:56.62
6 Chris Higgins Geneva, IL 1:57.95
7 Marc Presley Aurora, IL 1:58.41
8 Erik Solberg Arlington Heights, 1:58.89
9 Angelos Karkalis Mt.Prospect, IL 1:59.14
10 Tyler Russell Yukon, OK 2:00.17
11 Alex Lugo Sioux Falls, SD 2:01.25

Event 13 Boys 1 Mile Run --C--SECTION
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GALA RECORD: R 4:07.00 2007 Evan Jager, Algonquin,IL
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Peter Callahan Evanston, IL 4:16.25
2 Alex Shields Fishers, IN 4:19.58
3 Cale Allen Fishers, IN 4:20.10
4 Evan Ross Port Washington, WI 4:23.45
5 Kyle Smiley New Carlisle, IN 4:24.58
6 Robert Kleber Fort Wayne, IN 4:27.65
7 Dan Roth Onalaska, WI 4:28.40
8 Tyler Stegman Fishers, IN 4:29.67
9 Photis Karkalis Mt. Prospect, IL 4:35.44
10 Logan Rosenberg Carmel, IN 4:44.08

Event 12 Boys 1 Mile Run --B--SECTION
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GALA RECORD: R 4:07.00 2007 Evan Jager, Algonquin,IL
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Daniel Docherty Saint Paul, MN 4:17.61
2 Anthony Manfrin Sleepy Hollow, IL 4:19.98
3 Ladd Mercer Bristol, IN 4:21.68
4 Mike Strasser St. Charles, IL 4:21.69
5 Scott Speare St. Charles, IL 4:26.67
6 James Yau Troy, MI 4:27.38
7 Max Clink Elburn, IL 4:29.78
8 Drew Hickey Geneva, IL 4:36.23

Event 6 Boys 2000 Meter Steeplechase
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GALA RECORD: R 6:21.43 2007 Aaron Goble, Mustang,OK
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Ben Steavenson Ann Arbor, MI 6:15.39R
2 Mahmoud Bahrani Vernon Hills, IL 6:18.20R
3 Gerardo Perez Lake Zurich, IL 6:21.56
4 Aaron Goble Mustang, OK 6:29.60
5 Will Stafstrom DeKalb, IL 6:39.83
6 Mickey Stott Lake Zurich, IL 6:47.59
7 Yonatan Mascote Dekalb, IL 6:53.54
8 Andrew Morrison Lake Zurich, IL 6:55.16
9 Kevin Meyer Hampshire, IL 6:58.45
10 Scott Knewitz Burlington, IL 7:40.87

Event 5 Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase PRO
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GALA RECORD: R 8:34.31 2007 Haron Lagat, Sante Fe,NM
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Anderson Smith Boulder, CO 8:34.04R
2 Michael Spence Ogden, UT 8:43.65
3 Macharia Yuot Chester, PA 8:47.88
4 Jason Rengo Blaine, MN 8:58.86
5 Jacek Kafel Chicago, IL 9:05.23
6 Justin Lutz Framingham, MA 9:09.95
7 Robert Mandje Boulder, CO 9:15.19
8 Ryan Miles Golden, CO 9:17.25
9 Billy Herman San Diego, CA 9:20.06
10 Joe Parks Crystal Lake, IL 9:29.69

Event 7 Girls 2 Mile Run
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Emily Sisson Omaha, NE 10:38.68
2 Michelle Moriset Troy, MI 11:00.65
3 Erin LaFave Troy, MI 11:08.72
4 Kristin Sutherland Orland Park, IL 11:16.01
5 Tiffany Kincaid Clarkston, MI 11:44.32

Event 9 Boys 1 Mile Run FRESHMAN
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GALA RECORD: R 4:33.49 2007 Tim Marr, Buffalo Grove,IL
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Ryan Mitsos Mokena, IL 4:30.44R
2 Chris Walden Carmel, IN 4:32.93R
3 Josh Millares Fishers, IN 4:35.23
4 Jack Driggs Elmhurst, IL 4:36.67
5 John Sokolik Bettendorf, IA 4:41.78
6 Scott Stanley Indianapolis, IN 4:43.84
7 Ron Hedman Elmhurst, IL 4:44.65
8 Andy Carroll Yukon, OK 4:45.07
9 Connor Bartel Geneva, IL 4:48.09
10 Nicholas Gornick Elmhurst, IL 4:50.75
11 Tom Hedman Elmhurst, IL 4:53.24

Event 8 Boys 2 Mile Run
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GALA RECORD: R 9:04.20 2007 De'Sean Turner, Indianapolis,IN
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Bobby Nicolls Parker, CO 9:03.04R
2 Graham Bazell Columbia, MD 9:04.55
3 Bobby Aprill Dexter, MI 9:07.36
4 Elliot Krause Appleton, WI 9:19.25
5 Bill Kogel Sioux Falls, SD 9:26.92
6 Andrew Larsen Glen Ellyn, IL 9:27.87
7 Scott Friedlander Deerfield, IL 9:31.76
8 Danny Nicolls Parker, CO 9:36.63
9 Rich Eber Oak Lawn, IL 9:55.67
10 Bryan Winek Naperville, IL 10:14.34

Event 1 Girls 800 Meter Run
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GALA RECORD: R 2:10.27 2007 Ashley Verplank, Bloomington,IL
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Jami Hill Onalaksa, WI 2:09.14R
2 Monica Kinney Walker, MI 2:12.89
3 Ellen Dougherty Moville, IA 2:13.04
4 Ann Tank Dodgeville, WI 2:15.14
5 Annette Eichenberger West Chicago, IL 2:15.66
6 Dayna White Saint Charles, IL 2:16.39
7 Franki Adamski Troy, MI 2:17.16
8 Lizzie Wendt Hubertus, WI 2:18.00
9 Andrea Sielicki Germantown, WI 2:18.04
10 Devyn Thompson Chicago, IL 2:18.40

Event 3 Girls 1 Mile Run GALA
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GALA RECORD: R 4:52.94 2005 Jenny Morgan, Clarkston,MI
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Ashley Verplank Bloomington, IL 4:57.30
2 Katherine Adams Marengo, IL 5:01.28
3 Alexandra Leptich Ann Arbor, MI 5:02.39
4 Kristen Smith Clarkston, MI 5:04.05
5 Lindsay Flanagan Roselle, IL 5:07.62
6 Maddie Hibshmann Onalaska, WI 5:14.59
7 Mary Mellen Michigan City, IN 5:25.53

Event 2 Boys 800 Meter Run
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GALA RECORD: R 1:50.17 2007 Andrew Perkins, Juneau,WI
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Tommy Brinn Elmhurst, IL 1:51.07
2 Mathew Smoody Palatine, IL 1:51.73
3 Andrew Perkins Juneau, WI 1:52.14
4 Sean Wiggan WB Valley, IL 1:52.96
5 Ned Brady Saint Paul, MN 1:53.04
6 Graham Farnsworth Wheaton, IL 1:53.41
7 Randall Babb Wheaton, IL 1:53.56
8 Jeff Stapleton Addison, IL 1:54.06
9 Barry Wilkins Indianapolis, IN 1:54.19

Event 4 Boys 1 Mile Run GALA
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GALA RECORD: R 4:07.00 2007 Evan Jager, Algonquin,IL
Name Year Team Finals
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1 Robert Finnerty Burnsville, MN 4:01.09R
2 Jordan Carlson Rosemount, MN 4:07.18
3 Drew Shields Fishers, IN 4:09.64
4 Danny Neff Vandalia, OH 4:11.74
5 Keegan Calmes Wind Lake, WI 4:13.28
6 Andrew Nelson Geneva, IL 4:14.43
7 Michael Atchoo Troy, MI 4:15.74
8 Ryan Phebus South Elgin, IL 4:19.00
9 Taylor Morgan Portland, OR 4:19.77
10 Blake Irwin Bettendorf, IA 4:32.47
11 Geoff Wilhelmy La Crosse, WI 4:33.12
-- Chris DeSilva St. Charles, IL DNF]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:31:10 +0000 Comment - Rossco Looks like a great meet Pat!  Good marks this year, meet records, and some great races.  

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:08:10 +0000 News - ILRunners.com - Midwest Distance Gala Meet Preview 6/12/08

Athletes from over 15 states will travel to Lisle, Illinois this weekend to take part in the fourth annual Midwest Distance Gala. This year's edition offers the best fields yet, with some incredible competition across the board, capable of running some of the nation's best times this season. Leading the way are Foot Locker finalists Rob Finnerty, Bobby Nicolls and Emily Sisson, middle-distance stars Andrew Perkins, Mat Smoody and Ashley Verplank, and coast-to-coast competition in Oregion's Taylor Morgan and Maryland's Graham Bazell. See which events are a must-see this weekend.

Midwest Distance Gala Meet Preview

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