CE Athletes Start the 2011 Outdoor Season
Steeple Chase standouts, Corey Nowitzke and Jordan Desilets, who signed with Codrington Enterprises in February, started their outdoor campaigns at the Irish Jig 5k race in Grand Rapids, Michigan with the fastest road 5k races they have ever run. Though it was very cold, they were both up for the challenge and ready to get an indication of where they are in their preparation for a chance to make the US World Championship Team and in 2012, the London Olympics. “The 1st mile was fast but we were comfortable at a 4:44 pace or so” said Jordan afterwards. Corey finished 2nd and Jordan was 5th but as they both ran their fastest 5k to date, they were motivated to continue to push towards their goals. See the top five results below.
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In the meantime, Barbados native , Ackeem Forde, and also a former EMU standout sprinter, opened his season with a venture into the 100m at the TCU Invitational in Dallas, Texas, a race he has not competed in since he was 15 years of age. Though wind aided, Ackeem’s 10:44 is the fastest he has ever ran this race. He also doubled back in the 200m with a personal best of 21.00 secs.
Congratulations to our newest members of the CE team!!
Time For Outdoor Track!
Spring is here, the days are getting longer and the sun feels warm on your face. Time for outdoor track!. If you are a weekend warrior, then blow the dust off the old rusty dusty gym shoes and get out for a run. If you are the best of the best, now is the time to focus your training and prepare for the World Championships in Korea. Turn that cabin fever from the cold months to energy for high level, high quality workouts and be ready.
See you on the track!
