Zach Dale: Summer Training Blog Tony Jones Aug 03, 2014

Zach Dale is one of the top returning distance runners in the United States. As a junior at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Dale had a breakout year in which he bust personal bests of 14:29.95, 8:56.35, 4:09.96y, and even a swift 1:56.11 for 800m. Dale finished 4th in last fall's 3A cross country final and will return with a dead aim to take the crown against equal stallion Jesse Reiser of McHenry. This season will be very interesting to follow between the two aces. Dale has agreed to share some of his summer training. Below is a snap shot of his training to date.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - This Blogs For You Coach Rachel Devereux Nov 07, 2013

People will come into and go out of your life. You will meet all kinds of people. Some you can trust and some you can’t trust. Some who believe in you and some do not.  There are also people you meet who are wise, protective, inspirational, respectful, trust worthy, caring and loving and who look out for  your best interest no matter what the circumstances. These people are very rare to come by in life. We may not always see eye to eye, but Coach Vohland; I can always count on you.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux- Tis The Season For Running Rachel Devereux Oct 22, 2013

“HERE IT IS! HERE IT IS!!” No, not the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown - CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON! Yes folks it’s that time of year, while the average student looks at fall being a time for hoodies, UGGS, pumpkin spice lattes and trips to the pumpkin patch,  my teammates and I are experiencing something a little different.

In Her Own Words: Skyler Bollinger - We Are Family Todd Grasley Oct 09, 2013

Right now I want you to think about your very best friend and how much you completely can’t live without them.  Think about how much your life would suck without them and how bored and depressed you would be all day. Now, replace their name with YHS foxes cross country team, because that is how completely, wonderfully amazing my team is. I love my team. I love my coaches and my teammates and everyone that I run with every day.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - Siblings Bring Out The Best Rachel Devereux Oct 04, 2013

I’ve always been told to push myself to new levels. To go hard or go home. To reach for the stars and no dream is ever too big. For someone to accomplish such high goals and compete to their best ability, they have to run against the best. Fortunately I have had the privilege of training and running with the best. Ever since I began my high school season I have been able to race, compete, and practice with some of the best runners in Illinois.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - Pre-Race Rituals Rachel Devereux Sep 26, 2013

Most runners before leaving on an overnight trip for a meet will do a few simple bag checks: spikes (check), uniform (check), trainers (check) warm up (check) extra clothes for dinner (check), basically the same stuff that every runner makes sure they don’t leave behind. Well I guess you could say I’m not like most runners. My list has a few peculiar items that most others don’t.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - The Story of the Cape Rachel Devereux Sep 12, 2013

My story begins with my sister, Ellen, as she is standing at the end of the track staying loose and doing form drills. As a girl from another team approaches her, the girl asks if she is from St. T; Ellen then replies “Yes,  I am.” The girl than asks “don’t you have a girl on your team who wears a cape? That must be embarrassing.” Ellen shocked by the remark then states “Yes, that girl happens to be my sister.” The girl then awkwardly walks away.

In His Own Words: Nick Hess Nick Hess Sep 12, 2013

Hello everyone, as you may know, my name is Nick Hess and I am a senior at Saint Thomas More in Champaign Illinois. This being my second blog, I plan on giving a little background about STM, myself, and what I like to do for fun outside of running.

In Her Own Words: Skyler Bollinger Skyler Bollinger Sep 10, 2013

It was a pretty normal week here in Yorkville. We started the week off with a hard 12 miler on Labor Day. Then on Wednesday we all suffered through rough 800 workout, but came back on Friday to redeem ourselves with a successful tempo workout. The majority of our team headed to Seneca on Friday for the Seneca Invite, but most of our varsity group stayed back for the tempo workout. I can’t say I’m not jealous of them getting to run a meet, but I guess it will just make Saturday that much more exciting. After reading all of the meet reviews from this past weekend I am more impatient than ever to race!  

In Her Own Words: Skyler Bollinger Skyler Bollinger Sep 04, 2013

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, it has been very, very, very busy with school starting and all the homework being piled on us. Between school, homework and practice I’ve got quite enough to keep me busy. Even with the usual end of summer depression, the past few weeks have been some of the best yet.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux Rachel Devereux Sep 03, 2013

“IT’S HOT BOB!” seems to be the phrase of the week. No, I’m not talking about the local car dealer I’m talking about this weather, It sure was one brutal week with the extreme heat., but the Bulldogs managed to make the best of it and tough it out. As runners in Central Illinois we have to be prepared for almost anything and everything.

In His Own Words: Coach David Behm - New Assistant Coach David Behm Sep 01, 2013

When finding an assistant coach I wanted a runner, able to work six days a week with very little pay, long hours,  and no benefits. It was hardly an ad for the average person, but to a runner it actually sounds pretty cool. Over the summer I have had a few people interested in the assistant coaching job at STM, but none of them ended up working out. 

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux Rachel Devereux Aug 27, 2013

They say that your high school years go by pretty fast, from the moment you walk through those doors of that first day of freshman year, all the way until that last day of your senior year. To me, high school has felt like a four mile race.

In His Own Words: Coach David Behm David Behm Aug 19, 2013

Hello, my name is David Behm and I am the Head Cross Country Coach at The High School of St. Thomas More in Champaign, Illinois.  I coach both the men’s and women’s teams.  STM is small Class A catholic school that is only 13 years old. We have an enrollment of roughly 290 students. 

In Her Own Words: Skyler Bollinger Skyler Bollinger Aug 19, 2013

Hi, I’m Skyler Bollinger and I’m a sophomore at Yorkville high school. This season I am very excited and thankful to be blogging for MileSplit about my experiences every week. So here’s a little about my team and I. Last season, I finished 5th individually at state and my team took home the 2A team title for the second year in a row. I couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming season and all the fun and excitement that will come with it!