Distance Gala: Chicago

Jason Crist and Five of our "Fab Six" Freshmen traveled to Chicago this past weekend to run in the Midwest Distance Gala. This is one of the premier meets in the nation and simply to meet the standards for qualification is quite an honor.

The Flashes Frosh led the way, putting up some remarkable times:

12 Shuck, Evan Indiana 4:46.66
14 Geisler, Peyton Indiana 4:50.13
18 McCauley, Zachary Indiana 4:53.44
22 Hardimon, Eddie Indiana 4:56.39
27 Lewellen, Parker Indiana 5:23.43

This is certainly one of the best Freshman classes in the nation, especially when you throw in Andrew Schmalfeldt, who has run 4:42 and 1:59.

In the fast heat of the mile, Jason Crist represented FC well with a 5th place, PR performance:

5 Crist, Jason Indiana 4:12.47

This was a PR performance for Jason and was the end to a great season in which he held it together all the way from UK Invite in February!

Videos ans full results can be found here.

Now that the lid is on the track season, summer conditioning is underway. Two weeks from now, we'll have the whole team together for practice as we prepare for another run at the State Championships in Terre Haute.

State Meet Results

The Flashes 4x800 team of Andrice Martin, Trevor Rapp, Aaron Nanavaty, and Andrew Schmalfeldt got things rolling at the state meet Friday by running 8:03, their fastest time of the year to place 15th overall! Splits were great, with Andrice and Andrew splitting 1:59 and Aaron and Trevor both clocking 2:01. I'm very proud of this team for making it to state and representing our school with guts and class. The missed the top-ten list by less than 1 second and I expect big things next year!

In the 1600, Jason Crist had his third podium performance, finishing 4th in 4:12.15, the second fastest 1600M of his life. Jason finished behind three incredible seniors, so next year we want the win!

But Jason wasn't done yet. In the 3200M run, Jason got into great position 5 laps into the race, but then began to feel that 4:12! He faded to 9:28, but when you add up 4:12 and 9:28 Jason ran the 13th fastest 1600/3200 double in Indiana state meet history!

It has certainly been a great season and we're looking forward to the Distance Gala in Chicago and starting XC this week.

Practice times:
Monday 6-8 SEway...Bring water
Tuesday 8-10 FCHS; Spring Sports Awards at 6:00PM FCHS Cafeteria
Wednesday 8-10 FCHS Chicago guys only; 6-8PM SEway for XC
Thursday 8-10 FCHS
Friday 8-10 FCHS for some frisbee!
Saturday: Distance Gala in Chcago

Special thanks to all the parents who took pictures, hauled tents, and drove boys this season!