Payton Jordan 2016 Recap
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Once again, Payton Jordan did not disappoint! Perfect weather, great fields, and a very well run schedule. It's no secret why runners flock to this meet to get their Olympic Trials qualifier, Olympic A standard, or PR.
Highlights from our racers this weekend:
1. Rose Wetzel sizzled in the Rizzo Bikini to a 2:08.46 in the 800m
2. Dom Jackson improved her 800m season time to 2:05.62. She's been improving in every race!
3. Laura Carlyle snagged a 1500m PR of 4:15.36 with 3rd place in her heat. (Also, the preps were flying: Ella Donaghu with 4:15.28 and Christina Aragon in 4:11.24!)
4. Our steeple people took to the track in full force. Jess Barnard opened her steeple season with a solid 10:22.49 (New Philippines National Record), closing in 76 for her last 400.
Marisa Howard (10:09.08), Jamie Cheever (9:53.28), Shalaya Kipp (9:43.72), and Collier Lawrence (10:24.25) attacked the barriers, with Shalaya securing her Olympic A standard.
5. Lauren Wallace debuted in the outdoor 1500m in 4:20.37, leaving her antsy for her next race.
6. In the 5k, Sasha Gollish gutted out a solid 15:35.16, and Mel Lawrence cracked 16 for the first time since 2009 in 15:55.52.
Payton Jordan, thanks for the spectacular day, and we can't wait to cheer at the next race (after the hoarse voice recovers). Thanks to our Volée and Nest cheer squad for the support (and blankets)!
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