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Drew is the US high school record holder in the indoor mile and former record holder for 3000 meters indoors. Her currently competes for Tinman Elite, an Adidas group based out of Boulder, CO. In his senior year of high school he ran an epic 4:00 mile anchor leg on the Distance Medley Relay to try to steal the win. Give it a listen and check out the video to see what happens.

Twitter:@drewhunter00
Instagram: drewhunter00

Video of Penn Relays Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7-ZRjSfP54

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Tierney is a US Marathon Trials competitor will still just a high schooler. She also holds the Nike Heartland XC course record. Her Twin Cities Marathon race where she set an age group world record was controversial in that it came in the middle of her high school xc season. Listen to how she details how her once mental struggles as a runner have led her to pursue a career in sports psychology. 

Instagram: tierney.wolfgram

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Shelby is an Olympian who hails from Sioux City East HS in Iowa. At one time she held the state records at 800 and 1500 meters, and is the current American Record Holder in the 1500 and 5000 meters on the track. She talks about what it was like growing up as a track athlete from day one and how she has her sights firmly set on a gold medal.

Twitter:@shelbo800
Instagram: shelbo800

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Harris was a high-performing distance runner for Math and Science Academy, a charter school in the South St. Paul area of the Twin Cities. He talks about his plans on competing for St. Thomas as they transition from Division 3 to Division 1 over the next few years. He also has a unique training partner who always keeps him on his toes.

Instagram: sirrah15

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Gabe is an outstanding distance runner for the Ankeny Centennial Jaguars. He is getting a jump start on his training for this fall cross country season in order to give himself the best shot possible to achieve his ultimate goal of winning a state title. Listen to him talk about what it was like to have the opportunity to run with his brother in the state 3200 meter race last spring.

Twitter:@gabriel_vicker

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Lauren runs track and field for Valley High School in West Des Moines. She has personal best time of 4:51 and 10:26 for 1500 and 3000 meters. She talks about what she had hoped to run this spring and how she is channeling that energy into a great upcoming cross country season.

Twitter:@laurenschulze28
Instagram: lauren.schulze

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Karissa is the American Record holder for 3000 meters indoors. She is one of the fastest American women's distance runners of all time and is a graduate of Dowling Catholic HS in West Des Moines, IA. She won multiple national titles while at the University of Missouri and now runs for the Bowerman Track Club. Listen to her talk about what it is like to be an American Record holder.

Twitter:@KarissaSchweiz4
Instagram: karissaschweiz4

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Brandon is an elite distance runner for Perham HS in Minnesota. His team has won 3 consecutive state cross country titles in the small school class. Even though he can't break 60 in the quarter we will still be running distance races for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the fall. Listen in to hear what makes the Perham program such a powerhouse.

Twitter:@b_ohara1
Instagram: b_ohara1

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Charlie is a sprinter from St. Edmond HS in Fort Dodge, IA. He has been on numerous elite relays for the school and will be attending the University of Iowa in the fall. Hear his take on being an elite sprinter and the strange things his coach does to keep him relaxed before races.

Instagram: charlie_shelly

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Anna is a superstar runner for Farmington HS in Minnesota. The junior has been a 4 consecutive year qualifier for the Nike Cross National Championship race in Portland, Oregon. One of the best distance talents in the country talks about what it is like to be part of the Farmington team and how her fear of losing channels her outstanding performances.

Twitter:@annaafenske
Instagram: annaafenske

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