Nationals: A Week Unlike Any Other
The running club had a spectacular performance at NIRCA Track & Field Nationals, the Holy Half, and the Boston Marathon this past weekend. Additionally, Shea Aquilano was just named Team USA and will compete for the US at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in June. Way to compete in everything from the 100-meter dash to ultra-marthons.
NIRCA Nationals
On Saturday and Sunday, April 15th and 16th, NIRCA Nationals was held at Olivet College. It was a great time and the team had great performances.
The 1st Day began with Danny O'Gara and Matthew Fishburne running our 1st ever 100 meter dash with times of 12.06 and 13.72 respectively.
Next, Danny and Matthew competed in the 200 meter dash with times of 24.45 and 27.55. Special congrats to Danny for getting the third fastest outdoor 200 meter in club history.
The temperature was rising quickly and by the time the 5Ks started, it was 83 degrees with full sun which made it tough racing conditions. Mitchell Jacob (17:12.96), Andrew Jitendran (18:17.72), and Jonathan Karr (20:41.58) all did great despite the heat.
After that, clouds rolled in, it started to rain, and it was perfect running weather for the 1500. Emily Arenas had an amazing race. She placed 3rd overall, was 1st Team All-American, scored 6 points for the club, broke her own club record, and ran 4:47.83. Patrick Jamieson and Winston Fairchild then ran the men's 1500, had a great performance, and ran times of 4:08.84 and 4:24.68. Congrats to Patrick for breaking the club record!
Finally, Matthew Fishburne ran the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:02.04, the 3rd fastest outdoor 400 in club history.
What a great first day of Nationals!
Sunday was another great day for racing. Pete Heesters and Ryan Fryer ran the fast heats of the 5K with times of 15:26.84 and 16:12.38. Pete set the club record for the outdoor 5000 and placed 11th at Nationals. Ryan also had a spectacular performance and competed in the Holy Half Marathon the day before.
Finally, Winston Fairchild and Andrew Jitendran ran the 800 and had great performances with times of 2:10.48 and 2:24.98 respectively.
The women placed 18th in the country at Nationals, thanks to Emily! Also, special thanks to our photographer and team dad, Max Petrosky, for taking stunning photos.
Holy Half Marathon
On Saturday, April 15th, several runners from the Running Club ran the Holy Half at Notre Dame. It was hot, but everyone performed well and enjoyed getting to run and see the home crowd.
Connor Evans won the men's 10K with a time of 41:25.9!
Everyone who ran the half marathon also had amazing performances.
Men's Holy Half Marathon Top 10: 1st - Brian Walsh (1:18:57.4), 4th - Ryan Fryer (1:21:48.8), 5th - Miguel Campos (1:22:26.4), 7th - Thomas Joyce (1:25:05.3), 9th - Carter Dauenhauer (1:26:17.1), and 10th- Jack Markille (1:27:03.0)
Also congrats to Joshua Frabutt (1:28:31.2) on an amazing race!
Women's Holy Half Marathon Top 10: 3rd - Laura Arenth (1:32:25.2), 5th - Sarah Mirkin (1:34:14.4), and 10th - Lucy Noris (1:37:18.7)
Also congrats to Gracie Wetli (1:38:41.9), Caroline Collins (1:41:09.4), Kayla Anderson (1:45:26.8), Calyn Carbone (1:47:32.1), Jenny Wolf (1:50:37.6), Michela Giura (1:53:44.6), and Sarah Mahoney (1:56:47.6) on their amazing performances!
Boston Marathon
This past Monday, April 17th was the Boston Marathon. Nate Moller (2:42.31), Shea Aquilano (2:53.31), and Claire Reid (2:57:29) all had amazing performances despite the rainy conditions. Congrats to all of the runners, with their great performances and PRs. Also great job to Shea running the Boston Marathon only one week after the Lake Sonoma 50 Miler.
From Club Running To Team USA
Shea Aquilano was just selected to be part of the USATF Long Trail Team. She is one of six women representing the US at the 2nd World Mountain & Trail Running Championships June 9 in Innsbruck, Austria. Over the past few years she has "won the 2022 Indiana Trail 100 Mile, 2022 TransRockies 58 Mile, Fo Mo 50K, Bryce Canyon Ultras 30K, Ice Age 50 Mile, The HUFF 50K and the Falls 100 Ultra Trail Race. She finished 3rd at the 2022 JFK 50 Mile and, 6th at the 2023 Black Canyons Ultra." She is a spectacular runner, and we are so grateful for her to be part of the club. She also holds the marathon, half marathon, and 6K records for the running club.
Breaking 2 - 800 Meter Edition
This past Thursday, April 20th, Pete Heesters, Sean Uhran, and Ryan Fryer all ran the 800 on our own track. They all beat the previous club record, with times of 2:02.15, 2:02.80, and 2:03.03 respectively. Also special thanks to Winston Fairchild for pacing the group to the club record.
Club Records Over the Past Week:
Men's Outdoor 100 Meter Dash 1st Place - Danny O'Gara 12.06
Men's Outdoor 100 Meter Dash 2nd Place - Matthew Fishburne 13.72
Men's Outdoor 200 Meter Dash 3rd Place - Danny O'Gara 24.45
Men's Outdoor 400 Meter Dah 3rd Place - Matthew Fishburne 1:02.04
Men's Outdoor 800 Meters 1st Place - Pete Heesters 2:02.15
Men's Outdoor 800 Meters 2nd Place - Sean Uhran 2:02.80
Men's Outdoor 800 Meters 3rd Place - Ryan Fryer 2:03.03
Women's Outdoor 1500 Meters 1st Place - Emily Arenas 4:47.83
Men's Outdoor 1500 Meters 1st Place - Patrick Jamieson 4:08.84
Men's Outdoor 5000 Meters 1st Place - Pete Heesters 15:26.84
Men's Marathon 2nd Place - Nate Moller 2:42:31
Women's Marathon 1st Place - Shea Aquilano 2:53:31
Women's Marathon 2nd Place - Claire Reid 2:57:29
Special Shoutouts:
Ryan Fryer - 3 Meets in 6 Days - Bringing Him to 16 For the Year
Emily Arenas - 10 Meets
Lucy Noris - 10 Meets
Michela Giura - 10 Meets
Sean Uhran - 10 Meets
ND Day
Every year, Notre Dame has has a fundraiser called ND Day. It enables clubs like ours to provide students the opportunity to race and form a great running community. Donating has officially begun and the main events are on May 26th. Information on donating can be found here. We greatly appreciate your support.
Welcoming the Class of 2027
We are so excited all new runners and track & field athletes to the running club. If you are interested in joining the Notre Dame Running Club and are a Notre Dame, Holy Cross, or St. Mary's student we would love to have you on the team. We have cross country runners and track & field athletes of all abilities and are excited to have you on the team. Feel free to contact us at runclub@nd.edu if you have any questions.
Practice times and other information can also be found on our website.
That's A Wrap
What a great year for the running club! Great friendships were formed, our club is continuing to grow, and we will miss the Class of 2023 which is about to graduate. Running never stops, the offseason begins. Ryan, Pete, and Winston will compete this Friday, the 28th, at the Lancer Invite so see you soon.
If you are an alumni and would like to join our alumni emailing list, you can join here.
Post By: Jonathan Karr and the Notre Dame Running Club
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