usa cross country championships
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2013 USA Cross Country Championships ProgramTRANSCRIPT
February 2, 2013Forest Park
St. Louis, MO
usacrosscountrychampionships.com
west county14047 Manchester RoadManchester, MO 63011636.394.5500
south city5352 Devonshire St. Louis, MO 63109314.832.2400
o’fallon2548 Hwy. KO’Fallon, MO 63368636.379.3888
www.bigriverrunning.com
feBRuaRy 2013
Dear Runners, Fans and Visitors,
Welcome to St. Louis! Big River Running Company is bursting with pride to show off the amazing running community that is St. Louis to the best runners in the nation at the prestigious USA Cross Country Championships.
Excitement is at an all-time high with such a deep and impressive field of competitors toeing the line, large community races with runners of all ages and abilities, fantastic sponsors and partners, and enthusiastic fans, all in historic Forest Park, a runners’ mecca in St. Louis. This is what running is all about!
As an independent, locally owned running and walking specialty store with three locations in the St. Louis region, Big River Running Company is committed to giving back to the sport and helping to put on the USA Cross Country Championships is a true honor.
In an unprecedented partnership, all of the locally owned running stores in the region – Big River Running Company, FLEET FEET Sports, Missouri Running Company, Toolen’s Running Start and The Running Center of St. Louis – have come together in collaboration, along with the St. Louis Track Club and the St. Louis Sports Commission to showcase the great running community of St. Louis and put on a first-class championship event.
Thank you to the St. Louis Sports Commission, USA Track & Field, our fellow sponsors, members of the organizing committee and, of course, the competitors and fans, who will make this event one to remember.
Thank you for your support and for being a part of this historic event!
sinceRely,
Matt Helbig, owner, and the Big River Running Family
Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday, February 1:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Course Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Packet Pickup at Crowne Plaza
2 p.m. Pre-Championships Press Conference at Crowne Plaza
6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-race Pasta Dinner & Showing of “The Long Green Line” at St. Louis University High School
Saturday, February 2: 8:30 a.m. FLEET FEET 4K
9:15 a.m. Masters Women’s 6K presented by the Running Center of Saint Louis
10 a.m. Masters Men’s 8K presented by Toolen’s Running Start
11 a.m. Big River Running Company High School 4K
11:30 a.m. Junior Women’s 6K presented by the St. Louis Sports Commission
12:15 p.m. Junior Men’s 8K presented by Missouri Running Company
1 p.m. Open Women’s 8K presented by Michelob Ultra
1:45 p.m. Open Men’s 12K presented by the SAINT LOUIS TRACK CLUB 6 p.m. Post-Race Party at the Plaza Grill & Bar located on the ground level of Crowne Plaza
GO, RUNNERS, GO!Big River Running Company is
cheering for you!
Whether it’s your �rst cross country race ever, your �rst cross country race since high school or you are one of the elite runners vying for a spot on Team USA,
Big River Running Company wishes you a great race!
Big River Running Company is proud to support the St. Louis running community and the USA Cross Country Championships.
Big River Running Company is an independent, locally owned, running and walking specialty store with three locations in the St. Louis region.
Big River - West County14047 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011
636.394.5500
Big River - South City5352 Devonshire Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
314.832.2400
Big River - O’Fallon2548 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368
636.379.3888
STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm
www.bigriverrunning.com
Open Women’s 8K
Deena Kastor
• 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist - Marathon• 8-time USA Cross Country Champion• 2-time World Cross Country Silver Medalist• U.S. Record Holder - 8k, 12k, 15k, 10-mile, 20k, Half Marathon, Marathon
Personal Bests:• 1500m 4:07.8• 3000m 8:42.6• 5000m 14:51.6• 10000m 31:42.0• Half Marathon 1:07:34• Marathon 2:19:36
Accomplishments:• 2012 6th U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon• 2008 1st U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon• 2006 1st Flora London Marathon• 2005 1st LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon• 2004 1st U.S. Olympic Trials 10k• 2004 2nd U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials• 2001 1st Marathon Championships• 8-time NCAA Division I All-American (University of Arkansas)
Accomplishments:• 2012 10th Olympic Marathon• 2012 1st U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon• 2011 3rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships• 2008 1st U.S. Olympic Trials 10k
Shalane Flanagan
• 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist - 10k• 3-time Olympian• 5-time USA Cross Country Champion• U.S. Record Holder - Indoor 3k & 5k, Outdoor 10k• 3-time NCAA Champion (University of North Carolina)
Personal Bests:• 1500m 4:05.86• 3000m 8:33.25• 5000m 14:44.80• 10000m 30:22.22• Half Marathon 1:08:36• Marathon 2:25:38
Open Women’s 8K
Kim Conley Personal Bests:• 1500m 4:12.05• 3000m 8:56.38• 5000m 15:14.48• 10000m 32:00.94
Accomplishments:• 2012 12th Olympic Games 5k prelims• 2012 3rd U.S. Olympic Trials 5k
Sara Hall Personal Bests:• 1500m 4:08.55• 1 Mile 4:31.50• 3000m 8:52.35• 5000m 15:20.88• 3000 m Steeplechase 9:39.48
Accomplishments:• 2012 USA XC Champion• 2011 1st Pan American Games, Steeplechase• 2011 1st 1500m at the Millrose Games• 2003 3rd NCAA Women’s Cross Country Championship• 4-time U.S. World Team member in indoor track and Cross Country Championships • 7-time All-American while at Stanford• 2 time NCAA Runner-Up in the 3k and 5k• 4 straight California High School State Championships
Neely Spence-Gracey
Personal Bests: • 1500m 4:23• 3000m 9:10• 5000m 15:27• 10000m 32:16 Accomplishments: • 2012 1st Zatopek 10k• 2012 3rd U.S. 10k Road Championships• 2012 2nd U.S. 5k Road Championships• 2012 1st Falmouth Mile• 2009 1st USA Junior Cross Country Championships• 8-time NCAA Division II National Champion
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Open Men’s 12K
Dathan Ritzenhein Personal Bests:• 3000m 7:39.03• 5000m 12:56.21• 10000m 27:22.28• Half Marathon 60:00• Marathon 2:07:47
Accomplishments:• 3-time U.S. Olympian• 3-time USA Cross Country Champion• Former U.S. Record Holder - 5k (12:56.21)• 2012 9th Bank of America Chicago Marathon• 2012 3rd U.S. Olympic Trials 10k• 2009 3rd IAAF World Half Marathon Championships• 2008 2nd U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon• 2003 1st NCAA Cross Country Championships• 2001 3rd IAAF World Junior Cross Country Championships• 2000 1st Foot Locker National HS Cross Country• 1999 1st Foot Locker National HS Cross Country
Matt Tegenkamp Personal Bests:• 1500m 3:34.25• Mile 3:56.38• 2 miles 8:07.07 (American Record)• 3000m 7:34.98• 5000m 12:58.56• 10000m 27:28.22
Accomplishments:• 2-time Olympian• 2012 1st U.S. 20k Road Championships• 2012 2nd U.S. Olympic Trials 5k• 2011 2nd U.S. Championships 10k• 2009 1st U.S. Championships 5k• 2008 2nd Olympic Trials 5k• 2008 1st U.S. Indoor 3k• 2007 4th World Championships 5k• 2007 3rd Prefontaine Classic (8:07.07- AR) • 2001 5th World Junior Cross Country Championships• 2001 1st U.S. Junior Cross Country Championships• Missouri High School State Meet Record Holder - Cross Country 5k/Track 3200
Chris Derrick Personal Bests:• 1500m 3:41.17• 3000m 7:46.81• 5000m 13:19.58• 10000m 27:31.38
Accomplishments:• 2012 4th U.S. Olympic Trials in the 10,000m • 2012 3rd Payton Jordan Invite in the 10,000m setting a new American Collegiate record• 2011 2nd NCAA Cross Country Championships • 2009 3rd NCAA Cross Country Championships • 2009 15th IAAF World Junior Cross Country Championships• 2009 American Junior 5000m record - 13:29.98 • 2010 4th NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships - 5000m• 2009 15th IAAF World Junior Cross Country Championships
Bobby Mack
Personal Bests:• 1 Mile 3:59.70• 5000m 13:39• 10000m 27:53
Accomplishments:• 2012 1st BUPA Great Edinburgh XC Team Challenge• 2012 9th U.S. Olympic Trials 10k• 2012 1st USA Cross Country Championships• 2011 1st U.S. 8k Road Championships• 2010 Team USA Member - World Cross Country
Ryan Vail Personal Bests:• 3000m (indoor) 7:52.17• 5000m 13:32.10• 10000m 27:51.07• Marathon 2:11:45
Accomplishments:• 2012 11th USA Marathon Olympic Trials (2:12:43)• 2011 6th USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships - 10,000m• 2010 6th USA Cross Country Championships• 2009 9th NCAA Championships in the 5000m (14:02.67)• 2009 NCAA Cross Country Championship Team Member at Oklahoma State• 2008 1st Big 12 Championships in the Indoor 3000m• 2008 1st Big 12 Championships in the 2009 Outdoor 10000m• 2008 1st Big 12 Championships in the 2009 Cross Country
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Junior Women’s 6K
Margaret Drazba West Virgina - HS Personal Bests:1600m 4:51 1 Mile 4:532 Miles 10:37 3000m 9:55 3200m 10:27 4000m 14:11 5000m 17:10
Accomplishments:2012 1st Great American Cross Country Festival 2012 4th NACAC Cross Country Championships 2012 WV Runner - Cross Country Runner of the Year2012 22nd Foot Locker Nationals
Erin Finn Michigan - HS
Personal Bests:1 Mile 4:471600m 5:01 2 Miles 10:18 3000m 9:02 3200m 10:17 5000m 16:19
Accomplishments:2012 12th Foot Locker Midwest Regional2012 1st Michigan State Cross Country Championships2012 1st OAA White Division Jamboree2011 2nd Foot Locker Nationals
Hannah Long St. Louis Blazers Track Club
Personal Bests:800m 2:13.97 1600m 4:53.45 5000m 17:07
Accomplishments:2012 10th Foot Locker Nationals2012 7th Foot Locker Midwest Regional2012 1st Missouri State Meet2012 2nd Forest Park XC Festival2012 1st MoMileSplit HS Mile, Festival of Miles2012 13th USA Junior Cross Country Championships
Madeleine MeyersUniversity of Washington Personal Bests:1500m 4:26 1 Mile 4:41 2000m Steeplechase 6:29 3000m 10:59
Accomplishments:2012 NCAA Cross Country Championships Qualifier2011 7th IAAF World Youth Championships 2010 1st Adidas Dream Mile (4:41)
Taylor Werner Ste Genevieve
Personal Bests:1 Mile 5:00.525000m 16:59
Accomplishments:2012 1st Forest Park Cross Country Festival (16:59 5k)2012 1st Missouri Class 3 State Championships2012 Nike Cross Nationals Finalist2012 2nd Foot Locker Midwest Regional 2012 13th Foot Locker Nationals Finalist
Junior Women’s 6K
St Louis Track Club’s
34th annual St Louis Half Marathon
& Clayton Police 5K for Special Olympics
7:30am, Sunday, Nov 3, 2013
www.stlhalfmarathon.org
Road Series
www.stlouistrackclub.com
Awards BanquetThe Next Step 5K
Just what is the St Louis Track Club?Basically, we’re the largest group of runners and walkers in the St. Louis area, and we love the sport!
We encouraging running, walking, and fitness for persons of
all ages and abilities.
Memberships are just $30 and provide your entire household with great
event discounts, a monthly newsletter and more!
• Low entry fees! The Half Marathon is iust $45
through March 31, or $35 for SLTC members.
The 5K is $15, just $10 for SLTC members.
• Long-sleeve technical shirts for all Half Marathon
entrants
• Finisher medals for all Half Marathon finishers
• Cash prizes for Open and Masters winners and
age-group awards for both the Half and 5K
• Youth run around the Center of Clayton
Frostbite Series
Volunteer Picnic
Cross Country KicloffMarathon Relay
Track Series Pace Series
Half Marathon training program Marathon training runs St. Louis Half Marathon and 5K
Junior Men’s 8K
Thomas GrahamStanford University
Personal Bests:1600m 4:133000m 8:095000m 14:118000m 24:11 Accomplishments:2012 5th Doc Adams Invitational2012 89th Adidas Wisconsin Invitational2011 9th Foot Locker Finals
Craig Engels North Carolina State University Personal Bests:800m 1:49.891000m 2:29.601 Mile 4:03.963200m 8:55.51
Accomplishments:2012 6th Adidas Dream Mile2012 1st 800m North Carolina State Meet2012 1st 1600m North Carolina State Meet2012 1st 4x800m Relay North Carolina State Meet2012 1st Penn Relays Mile
Craig Nowak Oklahoma State University
Personal Bests:1500m 3:50 1600m 4:06 1 mile 4:08 3200m 8:49 5000m 14:37
Accomplishments:2012 1st Texas State Championships, 1600m 2012 1st Texas State Championships, 3200m 2011 3rd Nike Cross Country Nationals
Daniel MartinezUniversity of Portland
Personal Bests:1 Mile 4:15.753 Miles 14:405000m 15:11
Accomplishments:2012 2nd 3200m California State Meet2011 1st California State Cross Country Championships2011 1st 2.91 Mile CIF Southern Section Division Prelims 2011 1st 2.93 Mile CIF Southern Section Division Prelims 2011 1st 5000 Meter CIF State Cross Country Championships
Adam RoderiqueMarquette High School (St. Louis, MO)
Personal Bests:1600m 4:19.365000m 15.24
Accomplishments:2012 18th NXN Midwest Regional2012 6th Missouri State Cross Country Meet2012 1st Rim Rock Farm Invitational
Junior Men’s 8K
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2013 USA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Thank You to our Sponsors!
For more information on the 2013 USA Cross Country Championships, visit
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Course Information
The course for the 2013 USA Cross Country Championships is located right in the middle of one of the nation’s largest and most historic parks. Forest Park, home of the 1904 World’s Fair and the 1904 Olympic Games, features more than 1,290 acres of entertainment including the Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo and more. The Park has hosted a number of major running events, and its history with cross country goes back 108 years, when the sport was featured as an event in the 1904 Olympics. More recently, Forest Park played host to the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials - Womens Marathon. Central Fields in Forest Park was the site of the 2009 Atlantic 10 Conference Cross Country Championships and the 2012 USA Cross Country Championships.