My Fist 4 Track Meets Of 2013

This blog is about my first 4 track meet of 2013.

UW-Developmental Meet #2
At this meet I ran a 3K race and I got a 14 second pr of 11:12. Also, what made this race better is that I wasn't last place I usally am. I bet three people in this race which made me more happy than getting a 14 second pr.

Point Alumni Meet
I ran in this meet cause I know the UW-Stevens Point coach eventhough I am not a alumni of Point. I just went to Running Camp there when I was in high school for three year. I ran the 3K and ran a time of 11:29

UW-Whitewater Meet
This was my three meet and I ran both the 5K & 3K and they were both horriable races. In the 5K, which was first of the two, they told me that I had 1 lap to go and I ran it like it was my last lap but when I got to the half-way I figured out that I now had a lap and half left, so my time was 11:32. I could have ran fast if they told me that 2 laps left like they should have. For the 3K we had to wait a long time to run this race cause we should have ran the race at 3:55 pm, the meet was 20 minutes behind so the girl heat before the two ,guys heat went off at 4:30 pm. There was 10 heat of the girls & 12 heats of the guys 200 with some/most heats only having 1-3 people in the heats. So I warmed up longer than I should have and got a time 19:35

UW-Oshkosh Titan Open Meet
I ran the 5K at this meet and I feel this was my best race ever. I felt really great racing in the meet cause I got to lap a guy about a couple of times and I should have gone with one of the Oshkosh Runners, Patrick McCorkle but my legs wouldn't let meSo the race ended up with a time of 19:29 and Patrick had a 19:15 and I finish with two guys after me. The part of the meet was Matt Lawrence in the 1200 stayed in place for the whole race, highlight of the night for me

72nd Interview: Iona College Ethan Heywood

This blog is the 72nd interview of Iona College's own Ethan Heywood, one of my #BritirishTakeOver Bros



How did you get started in running?When I was about 10 I decided I would get involved in my school’s cross country team and really enjoyed it so I got involved in ‘little athletics’ and I’ve loved it ever since!

What do you tell people that don't get our sport of distance running?
I guess with this the question that comes to mind is "Why do you run?" Most people don’t understand what it’s like and how much passion there is in our sport, to them it’s just ‘running.’ I suppose I just tell them that I love the thrill of competing and racing, running is such a great outlet and helps with everything, as well as having that competitive side.

What are you current PR's?
Long overdue for improvement, but currently I have a 3:50 1500m, 8:17 3000m and a 14:37 5000m.

How do you manage being a college student with being a college distance runner?
They compliment each other more than a lot of people think. It helps me with study to be disciplined and training hard, I still have plenty of time to get my work done and chill out even when training is at it’s toughest.

Who are your favorite professional and/or college distance runner(s) past and/or present & why?
I’ve always been a huge fan of Ovett and Coe, I used to watch their races all the time with my dad. We had a bunch of them on DVD and sometimes we’d just sit there for hours and watch them, I’ve lost count how many times I’ve seen some of them.

Best or Worst thing about being a distance running?
The best things are the lifestyle and experiences through the sport, and definitely the people you meet. Distance running has taken me to places all over the world and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. To be honest, the worst part would have to be some of those early mornings, the grind, but you learn to love it so it’s never that bad. Other than that, I’d say having to stay really focused, and knowing when to say no when all your mates are going out, that can be tough sometimes!

Your Favorite Moment of your distance running career?
So far, it would be a toss up between winning the Australian under 20 cross country title, or finishing 40th in the World Junior Cross in Spain.

Goals for 2013?
I’m finally fit and healthy again after spending the last year struggling with injury so I just want to get out there and have a go. I’m not expecting fireworks, just to start running fast again, then we’ll see where we can go from there.

Best International Distance Runners

This blog is about who I think are the 22 Best International Distance Runners from around the world , like Ireland, England, Canada, Mexico, Australia & New Zeland

22. David Bishop
He is from Chippenham, Wiltshire and ran for University of New Mexico #NewMexicoTakeOver

21. Rory Fraser
He is from Leicester, United Kingdom and ran for University of New Mexico #NewMexicoTakeOver

20. Scott Overall
He is from London, England, ran the marathon in the 2012 London Olympic & runs for T.I.E., Team Indiana Elite

19. Jeremy Rae
He is from Fort Erie, Ontario and runs for Notre Dame #SouthBendTakeOver

18. Andrew Heyes
He is from Sheffield, England and run for Univeristy of Tulsa

17. Diego Estrada
He is a distance runner from Mexico who runs for Northern Arizona

16. Nate Brannen
He is from Canada and went to University of Michigan. Also, he was Alan Webb's roommate

15. Chris O'Hare
He is from Scottland and goes to Univeristy of Tulsa

14.Cam Levins
He is from Canada, went to Southern Uath, Went to the 2012 London Olympic and won 2012 Bowerman Award

13. Mitch Goose
He is from Norwich, Norfolk which is in England and he is going to Iona College #IonaTakeOver

12. Ross Murry
He is from Newcastle upon Tyne which is in England and he went to the 2012 London Olympic

11. David Forrester
He is from Liverpool England and he run for Florida State University #TallyTakeOver

10. Tom Farrell
He is from Carlisle, UK and runs for Oklahoma State University, who are 2012 DI XC Champs #OSUTakeOver

9. Mohammed Ahmed
He is from Canada and runs for University of Wisconsin

8. Ross Millington
He is from Stockport UK and runs from University of New Mexico #NewMexicoTakeOver

7. Ben St. Lawrence
He is from Sydney, Australia and ran at 2012 London Olympic

6. Sam Evans
He is from Stafford, England and runs for University of New Mexico #NewMexicoTakeOver

5. Ryan Gregson
He is from Wollongong, New South Wales and went to the 2012 London Olympics

4. Nick Willis
He is from Lower Hutt, New Zealand, went to University of Michigan and went to 2008 & 2012 Olympics and got Silver at 2008 Olympics

3. Collis Birmingham
He is from Ballarat, Victoria and ran in the 2012 London Olympics

2. Nick McCormick
He is from Barrow upon Soar and when to 2012 London Olympics

1. Ciaran O'Lionaird
He is from Macroom, Ireland, Ran for Florida State University and now runs for OTC Elite & Ran in the 2012 London Olympics