I just received word that I made the 2012 US National 24 Hour Team which will compete in the World Championships in Poland in September.  I am beyond excited!  As you know, I had a tough couple of years after Tim’s accident, and mentally could not really race.  I signed up for the Desert Solstice 24 Hour as a way to overcome some demons that had been haunting me about running.  I was more than surprised when I ended up with 130.92 miles and the potential for a spot on the National Team – something that hadn’t even crossed my mind when I signed up.

It’s been 3 years since I was on the Team USA, and I am honored and thrilled to represent my country.  Thank you to all of you who sent messages of support during the rough times – and the good times.

Here is the list of the team:

Men (Qualifying Mark-135 miles minimum)

1) Serge Arbona, 156.49 miles, 9/18/2010, N Coast 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH (AUTO)

2) Philip McCarthy, 153.37 miles, 9/17/2011, N Coast 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH (AUTO)

3) Jonathan Savage, 146.28 miles, 9/17/2011, N Coast 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH (AUTO)

4) Mike Morton 163.90 miles 9/24/2011, Hinson Lake 24 Hr, Rockingham, NC

5) Jon Olsen, 158.53 miles, 5/6/2012, N Coast Spring 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH

6) Harvey Lewis, 142.86 miles, 6/3/2012, FANS 24 Hr, Minneapolis, MN

Alternate:

 1) Joe Fejes, 142.08 miles, 5/6/2012, N Coast Spring 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH

 

Women (Qualifying Mark- 120 miles minimum)

1) Connie Gardner, 144.72 miles, 9/17/2011, N Coast 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH (AUTO)

2) Deb Horn, 131.75 miles, 9/17/2011, N Coast 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH (AUTO)

3) Sabrina Moran, 147.90 miles, 5/6/2012, N Coast Spring 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH

4) Anne Lundblad, 140.26, 12/31/2011, Freedom Park, Morganton, NC

5) Suzanna Bon, 136.67 miles, 5/6/2012, N Coast Spring 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH

6) Carilyn Johnson 130.92 miles, 12/17/2011, Desert Solstice, Phoenix, AZ

Alternates

1) Lana Haugberg, 128.71 miles, 6/3/2012, FANS 24 Hr, Minneapolis, MN

2) Lisa Bliss, 125.98 miles, 9/17/2011, NCoast 24 Hr, Cleveland, OH

3) Anna Piskorska 122.82 miles 12/29/2011 Across the Years, Phoenix, AZ

 

Team Staff

Tania Pacev – Team Leader

Mike Spinnler – Asst. Team Leader

Mike Connor – Team Physician

 

Happy Running!

 

 

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