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Kawasa

496 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

Nov 23, 2003 7:08 PM

Awesome 7th Grader

There is a 7th grade kid around here running 17 flat 5Ks and even drops below 17 sometimes. It's unbelievable when you see this kid running, you'd never think he could keep the pace. When this kid gets to high school everyone's gonna know who he is.

derunner1

124 posts since
Aug 31, 2003

1. Nov 23, 2003 9:29 PM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

Yikes thats amazing. Just imagine not only when he gets to high school will every one know who he is, but think of how much he will improve with all that high school training. so where exactly is this little speed demon at??

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Kypie24

195 posts since
Mar 23, 2001

2. Nov 24, 2003 12:05 AM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

Sounds amazing, but I'm too busy crying over the fact that the past two years a girl (12 the first year) beat me in an 8k. Grant after this season she can't beat me, but nonetheless, she's 13 and a girl. Enough said.

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swedechick

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Dec 14, 2007

3. Nov 24, 2003 7:53 PM

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Re: Awesome 7th Grader

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kawasaki500:
There is a 7th grade kid around here running 17 flat 5Ks and even drops below 17 sometimes. It's unbelievable when you see this kid running, you'd never think he could keep the pace. When this kid gets to high school everyone's gonna know who he is.<HR>

do his parents make him run or something? that is usually y kids like that get so fast so young. some parent is makin them train like mad...

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Kawasa

496 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

4. Nov 24, 2003 9:42 PM

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Re: Awesome 7th Grader

Crestwood middle school, a fairly small school in Northeast PA and I really don't know what the deal is. I can't figure out how he runs so fast, but it's amazing to see his times. I think he's running the local 9 mile race this Thursday, It'll be really interesting how he fares in that, I'll try to give you guys the update.

Dancinghomer030

157 posts since
Jun 26, 2006

5. Nov 24, 2003 10:41 PM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kypie24:
Sounds amazing, but I'm too busy crying over the fact that the past two years a girl (12 the first year) beat me in an 8k. Grant after this season she can't beat me, but nonetheless, she's 13 and a girl. Enough said.

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Might this be the Michigan famous Rebekah Smeltzer?

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6. Nov 25, 2003 12:37 AM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

quote:<HR>Originally posted by swedechick:
do his parents make him run or something? that is usually y kids like that get so fast so young. some parent is makin them train like mad...

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yeah that's a little bit of an unfair thing to say

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7. Dec 24, 2007 12:56 PM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

I know of a girl... She's 14 I believe, and runs high 17's low 18's for 5k, I know because I raced her at a road race. I beat her yeah (17something), but when I crossed the line and looked back to see a little girl running up, I was astonished. Check out the results:

http://www.rrresults.com/Races2003/HONEY5K.HTM[/URL" target="_blank">

I was third, she was 11th, and out of 600+ that was crazy. Another true story, the same girl was at a track meet for younger kids (grades 1-9 I believe). I was a rabbit for the faster races, because the kids needed a guide/pace setter. During her race, she was on my heels the entire time. I decided just to treat it as a race and go all out, even though I had more races to do afterwards. And then later, when I was finished and ready to drop, I saw her racing again in the open category... Man, it makes you feel like you've wasted your childhood.

On the other hand, according to a friend this girl has been training since she was very young, and racing all the time (i.e. 3 times a week). Her parents are also apparently very hard on her with training. So, I guess it balances out.

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the kenyan

1,166 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

8. Dec 24, 2007 12:56 PM

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Re: Awesome 7th Grader

quote:<HR>Originally posted by TacoTycoon:

On the other hand, according to a friend this girl has been training since she was very young, and racing all the time (i.e. 3 times a week). Her parents are also apparently very hard on her with training. So, I guess it balances out.

http://This message has been edited by TacoTycoon (edited Nov-25-2003).<HR>

those parents should have 872 krispy kreme donuts forced down their throats, followed by 2 cartons of milk each to wash them down, after which they should have to run 20x400 with a pack of rabid hyenas yapping at their heels the whole way and their daughter screaming at them with a megaphone. one penalty lap for every vomiting episode, and a voodoo priest on hand in the event that they drop dead.to resurrect them so they can finish the workout.

And afterward they can be glad that they didnt catch me in a bad mood.....

caulfieldkid

2 posts since
Jul 2, 2007

9. Nov 25, 2003 12:07 PM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

has any one else had the gratuitous dad behind the baby stroller thing (the one made for running) pass them.... talk about motivation to train a little harder.

CoachB008

777 posts since
Apr 27, 2000

10. Nov 25, 2003 6:53 PM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

There is a local kid, who is now a junior in HS that ran 17:15 as a 7th grader. He is a solid mid 16 type of guy now.

Fast times in Jr. HS don't garuntee anything other than fast times in Jr Hs

Kypie24

195 posts since
Mar 23, 2001

11. Nov 25, 2003 9:06 PM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dancinghomer:
Might this be the Michigan famous Rebekah Smeltzer?

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Might? oh yea, you bet. Have you had the honor of being smoked too? The lil snot... dunno how it is she lives a mere 20 minutes from me and comes out that fast. Stupid Monroe and their corn-fed children..always beating me...

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Dancinghomer030

157 posts since
Jun 26, 2006

12. Nov 25, 2003 9:11 PM

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Re: Awesome 7th Grader

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kypie24:
Might? oh yea, you bet. Have you had the honor of being smoked too? The lil snot... dunno how it is she lives a mere 20 minutes from me and comes out that fast. Stupid Monroe and their corn-fed children..always beating me...

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only smoked when i was sick...but it's not the corn from Monroe, oh wait it is, because the corn was genetically altered due to Fermi II

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mep5555

251 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Nov 26, 2003 12:11 AM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

If we're talking amazing times for little kids, then Jacy Christiansen of Greenville, PA has to take the prize. This little girl is now 10, running 5K's in 18 and change. She ran a 24 minute 5K at the age of 4, and ran a 1:03 15K at 8.

The best we have locally in OK is a 6-year old female who can run a 25 minute 5K. She'll do very well next week at the AAU nationals in Ohio in the Bantam division (10-under), and will likely win a national championship sometime before she is 10.

Dancinghomer030

157 posts since
Jun 26, 2006

14. Dec 24, 2007 12:56 PM

in response to: Kawasa

Re: Awesome 7th Grader

quote:<HR>Originally posted by mep5555:
If we're talking amazing times for little kids, then Jacy Christiansen of Greenville, PA has to take the prize. This little girl is now 10, running 5K's in 18 and change. She ran a 24 minute 5K at the age of 4, and ran a 1:03 15K at 8.
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yea, Jacy r0x0rz...what about Briana Jacuciewicz (i skewed that name) haha...

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