3k time trial

The first time trial of the season was held last Friday night under the lights. The run brought as much drama as a race, with great pack running, fast finishing kicks, and a hint of a great season to come.

The women started the night off with a run that will cheer up any Gator fan. Veterans Mia Symoniak and Katie Stancik led the way with their typical strong performances. Four of the next 6 finishers were newcomers, with freshman Kelly Gallagher finishing in the 18th fastest time ever run by an Allegheny woman in the time trial. With the newcomers setting the bar high, and with only three seniors on the team, the future looks bright for this fall and for years to come.

While the women are on the verge of taking off, the men have already arrived at the top. The Gator men lost two of the top 7 runners from last year's nationally-ranked team, but they reloaded with new talent and the returning athletes have taken a step up to the next level. Three of the top 4 finishers in the time trial ran more than 25 seconds faster than last year. Freshman Mike Vlah was able to break into the group of seasoned upperclassmen, finishing in 7th place and running the 20th fastest time out of the ten years of recorded performances. In another notable performance, sophmore Garrett Gleeson ran 30 seconds faster than his best run last year. With experience at the front and superior depth, the men seem poised for another victorious season.