THE STRIDE NU XC
March
2012
Indoor Track Highlights
Meyo Invite @
Notre Dame (Feb 3-4)
5k: Ashley Greenwell (17:41), Moira Ryan
(17:54), Lauren Neuschel (17:55)
3k: Lexi Goldsmith (10:03),
Janelle Li-A-Ping (10:07), Ann Powers
(10:16)
Margaret Bradley Invite @
University of Chicago (Feb. 18)
5k: Lexi Goldsmith (17:20), Ashley Greenwell
(17:36)
3k: Janelle Li-A-Ping (10:12), Ann Powers
(10:12), Allegra Mayer (10:12)
Mile: Libby Kocha (5:14)
Alex Wilson Invite @
Notre Dame (March 2)
5k: Lexi Goldsmith (17:09)
3k: Janelle Li-A-Ping (10:10)
North Central Last Chance @
North Central (March 2)
3k: Nicole Oliver (10:12), Julia Buford (10:18)
Mile: Libby Kocha (5:06)
I can’t remember a winter quite like this one in a long time. Training
on the Peter Jans golf course in January, several workouts on the
ETHS outdoor track, and only a single tempo run on the treadmills at
SPAC. The mild Chicago winter positively impacted our training
and our attitudes. When I reflect on this past winter quarter, my
thoughts go to our sophomore class.
Like many Chicagoans, our sophomores are attributing the ease of
this winter to the weather. And to a point, I agree. But I’d like to
believe that much of this winter’s ease for that group was due in part
to the positive leaders ahead of them, coaches who challenged their
decisions to run, and ultimately their hearts confirming that the
sacrifices they make as a DI runner, at a Big Ten school, and at a
prestigious university are well worth it. When you are fully
committed, those sacrifices become accepted as a way of life. The
sense of missing out on something else becomes a foreign thought.
You find yourself obsessing over the small details that will make you
the best you are capable of being. All merely life lessons anyone can
carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Just last week I received a card from one of our alums that kept a
smile on my face all day. It simply said, “I’m so proud to be a
NUXC alum.” For this sophomore class, many before them, and
including this proud alum, I firmly believe the challenges happened
for a reason. Conquering the obstacles gave them a feeling of
success. They are reminders that nothing worthwhile comes easy.
And as Bernice Johnson Reagan once said, “ Life’s challenges are not
supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who
you are.” My hope for all who are NUXC... to be proud.
2012 Outdoor Track Schedule
March
31st
Ted Haydon Invitational (Chicago, IL)
April
6th-7th
13th -14th
20th-21st
21st
26th -28th
Chicagoland Championships (Chicago, IL)
Dave Rankin
Invite (W. Lafayette, IN)
Polytan Invitational (Bloomington, IN)
DePaul Invitational (Chicago, IL)
Drake Relays (Des Moines, IA)
May
10th -11th
Dr. Keeler Invitational (Naperville, IL)
Northwestern Camp Run Wild
July 15th-18th for 6th-12th grade girls
*open to anyone limited only by age and capacity
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Northwestern Cross Country recognized by
Athletic Director Jim Philips at halftime of
the men’s basketball game for their
outstanding achievements in the 2011
season.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Gerry Smith 1972-76
BA, Math & Economics
By Janelle Li-A-Ping (Jr.)
As the weather heats up and the flowers start to bloom,
NUXC is starting a new chapter on the outdoor track. Coming
off the heels of a successful indoor season filled with numerous
lifetime PRs and personal breakthroughs, we expect nothing less
in our competitive spring track season.
Looking back on the previous two tracks seasons I’ve
experienced, I can’t say I’ve ever been more excited to see my
fellow teammates compete. Despite our workouts growing
increasingly more difficult, I’ve seen us persevere and take that
same determination to the starting line. I am incredibly
impressed at the fire I see in each and every one of my
teammates, whether they’re cross training or running right
beside me in tempo runs. I’ve seen us grow year after year, and
I believe our team is stronger and fitter than it’s ever been.
Personally, I’ve seen myself grow immensely from
freshman year. I remember clocking in over 22 minutes in my
first 5K, as well my subsequent injuries and ailments that
followed me into sophomore year. It’s hard to believe I am now
capable of running sub-18 minute 5Ks just two years later. My
improvement has taught me the importance of not only believing
you are capable of reaching your goals, but putting in the time
and effort to make it happen. I find it extremely exciting to see
my teammates taking away the same lessons, taking care of their
bodies and going the extra mile in their training. I have no doubt
we’re prepared to tear up the track this spring, and prove to
others that Northwestern can be a competitive force in our
untraditional season.
NUXC members at the 2011 Cross Country banquet on January 14, 2012
in the Stadium Club.
Individual Award Recipients
Most Valuable: Audrey Huth (Jr.)
Elizabeth Robinson Special Coaches Award: Ann Powers (So.)
Annette Rogers Kelly Academic Award: Allegra Mayer (Jr,)
Most Improved Senior: Rachel Kaminski (Sr.)
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What are you doing now? I am working for
the University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC, in
the College of Engineering as the Director of
Minority Affairs and the Director of the
Minority Engineering Recruitment and
Retention Program, MERRP. In addition, I
manage the College of Engineering
Recruitment efforts.
What do you enjoy about your job? I find
my current work a labor of love vs. a job!!! I
get to mentor young minority students and
women interested in becoming engineering
What did you do prior to UIC? I worked for
the IBM Corporation for 33 years. I was a
Manager of Sales, Marketing, Consultants and
Engineers. I had the fortune to achieve
Regional, Corporate and National awards along
with 12+ job assignments and 7 promotions
during my career.
What did you learn from your running
career? As a runner I had won Big Ten
medals, an Indoor and Outdoor Big Ten
Champion in the 400M and other awards( AllAmerican and All-Big Ten status), but with
these awards I learned to work hard and give
your all!!! When you work diligently (or
practicing day-in-day-out to get to your best) it
will pay-off in the end. I also learned from the
team, the Values of Teamwork and
Friendships!
ALUMNI UPDATES
Special congratulations to all our alumni
celebrating great news...
Engagements
Allison King (’09)
Married
Laurel Hafer (’01) and Scott Tippett (fall of 2011)
Baby Announcements
Karen Rinehart (Rogers ‘03) baby boy Alex
Catie Kannenberg (LaBracke “04) baby boy Henry
Emily Weinmann (Blakeslee ’04)) baby girl Cadey
Running News
Rachel Booth (’03) placed 31st in the Marathon
Olympic Trials with a PR of 2:37.
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