The changes in Rebecca’s running were obvious every time I watched her workout. She seemed to adapt and get stronger with every passing interval. It was an impressive feat. The closest comparison I can make is Penn State's 1994 XC team my freshman year. We finished 8th at the NCAA Championships. ...
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Artie wanted to make sure Rebecca was getting everything possible out of each workout so he figured he should enlist the help of a workout partner. By adding a training partner to the mix, Rebecca would be able to share the pacing duties with someone and Artie would be able to keep his eyes focus...
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Before one of the workouts I was able to grab a few minutes of Artie’s time and we discussed what he was incorporating into the Krush Program to make Rebecca more explosive. Rebecca's broken arm forced Artie to make adjustments not just to the running schedule, but all of her ancillary activitie...
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In and Out 200s. A classic workout that goes by many names, but perhaps the most famous is 30-40s. 30-40s is the old Oregon workout where you would run a 200 in 30s, followed by one in 40s, and continue repeating that trend until you could no longer do it. The record, 24 laps, is held by Galen R...
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The second workout of the "Crush Program" in Rebecca's preparation for the 2008 Olympic Trials. Music: The Intro by Gregg Davis, Daydream by Greg Lackey, Orange Blossom Special by Johnny Cash, and Half Dome by Garage Band
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Rebecca talks about coaching at State College High School and the local youth team, Nittany Track and Field. She also discusses her high school coach and how his concepts established the foundation for her to have a successful career. And lastly she talks about her current coach, Artie Gilkes, a...
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Pennsylvania State University Penn State National Invitational Horace Ashenfelter III Indoor Track University Park, PA Event 27 Women 3000 Meter Run Inv================================================================ PSU Record: * 9:13.06 1997 Paula Renzi Facility Rec: F 9:07.56 2000 Jen Rhi...
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Last night I was able to spend some time and interview Rebecca. In her first interview since returning home from Amman, we covered a wide array of topics including the World XC Championships, her coaching, the 2009 season so far and what to expect the rest of the year. Today’s installment focuse...
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One night when Lesley stopped by to watch one of Rebecca’s evening workouts, she shared why she enjoys watching Rebecca run and what the inspiration does for her.
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