Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Miami Track & Field!


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Monday, December 20, 2010

4 More Weeks

4 more weeks until the 1st meet of 2011!


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Friday, December 17, 2010

Track & Field Camp

Miami Track & Field will be hosting our 2011 Track & Field Camp in June 2011...check it out here...



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Last Day of Exams

Last Day of Exams!

3 weeks until the 2011 season resumes!


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Friday, December 10, 2010

Last Day of Classes

Last day of classes for the RedHawks...Good Luck w/ Finals!


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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

REDHAWK RECAP

Junior Diona Graves runs one of the fastest 60m Dash times in Miami Track & Field history...7.52

Layne Baggett runs 8.85 in the 60m Hurdles- over .2 faster than she ran in the same meet last year...AND, she also races her way into the Miami Track & Field Top 10 in the 60m Dash...7.79.

Freshman Erica Mudd nearly sets a new PR in her 1st collegiate meet.

Senior Hope Alexander jumps nearly 2 ft. farther than in the same meet last year.

RedHawks Dominate Sprints at Oiler Opener

Junior Diona Graves dominated the field in the 60m Dash, and sophomore Katie Scannell captured her 1st collegiate victory in the 400m Dash to help the RedHawks run away with the sprinting events at the Oiler Opener.


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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Oiler Opener Previews

Junior Sprinter Diona Graves and Head Coach Kelly Phillips preview the 2010 Oiler Opener...


Watch Diona here...

Watch Coach Phillips here...


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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

'HAWK HIGHLIGHTS - 2009 Oiler Opener

Watch as Ashley Zaper clears 5' 8" (a new PR) at the 2009 Oiler Opener...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWcPBmuoJ0

And...read the MURedHawks.com review here...


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CTO

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Post-Fall Track Testing

Congratulations to Layne Baggett (Winner, Standing Triple Jump) and Diona Graves (Winner, Standing Long Jump)...both were repeat winners from our Pre-Fall Track Testing in August!

Results
Standing Triple Jump
1) Baggett - 9.86m (prev. 9.75m)
2) Mudd - 9.84m (prev. 9.59m)
3) Hughey - 9.54m (prev. 8.77m)

Standing Long Jump
1) Graves - 2.62m (prev. 2.52m)
2) Wikar - 2.60m (prev. 2.35m)
3) A. Johnson - 2.58m (prev. 2.43m)

Monday, November 29, 2010

Reviews & Highlights

A NEW Feature will debut on Wednesday...reviews & highlights from the previous season.

So...Look for a review/highlight of the 2009 Findlay Oiler Opener on Wednesday!


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1st Week of...

...the Track & Field Season!!!


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Thursday, November 18, 2010

That 'Hawk Is...

Junior Samantha Gable!

Congrats to last week's 'Hawk, Ashley Zaper, for guessing correctly...


In a recent interview, here's what Samantha had to say:

MUTF: How'd you decide on Miami?
SG: I chose Miami because I loved the campus and the great academics. I also loved the track team, obviously :)

MUTF: What advice would you have for someone who is considering becoming a part of the Miami Track & Field family?
SG: Miami has great academics, and the team is really close...plus track is really fun!!

MUTF: What do you do in your free time?
SG: I love reading, and spending time with family and friends.

MUTF: What do you enjoy most about Miami?
SG: I love that Oxford is a small town, and I love how close the team is... and I love how beautiful the campus is!

Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for "Name That 'Hawk"...


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CTO

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Can You Name That 'Hawk?

This Week's 'Hawk...
-Competed in the 2009 USATF Junior National Championships
-Studies Early Childhood Education, and loves working with children
-Is roommates with one of the fastest RedHawks

Tune in Wednesday to learn the identity of this 'Hawk, plus see an in-depth interview with her.


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CTO

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

That 'Hawk Is...

Redshirt freshmen Ashley Zaper!

Congrats to proud alum Kristen Mathews for guessing correctly...she now takes a 3-pt. lead in the race to become the "Best RedHawk Fan".


In a recent interview, here's what Ashley had to say:

MUTF: How'd you decide on Miami?
AZ: I really liked the size of the campus, and the school in general. Plus, the track program is great...with our coaches, our program is in a good position. We have a strong team all around.

MUTF: What advice would you have for someone who is considering becoming a part of the Miami Track & Field family?
AZ: Our team, and our coaches, have great relationships with one another. And, that leads to better performances and training. Plus, the campus is gorgeous!

MUTF: What do you do in your free time?
AZ: I like to snowboard, but I also enjoy all watersports. I like spending a lot of time with teammates and friends...

MUTF: What do you enjoy most about Miami?
AZ: Being on the track team...going to practice (and meets) breaks up my academic life. I can't imagine having nothing to do all day but study...haha. Plus, the people here are great.

Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for "Name That 'Hawk"...


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CTO

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Can You Name That 'Hawk?

This Week's 'Hawk...
-Posted a career-best of 5' 8" in the High Jump last year- an improvement of over 3"!!!
-Studies Exercise Science...
-Has a twin sister...

Tune in Wednesday to learn the identity of this 'Hawk, plus see an in-depth interview with her.


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CTO

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Mini-Meet, Day 2

Congrats to Day 2 Event Winners:

PV: Sarah Kinnaman/Kori Tatman
4x100m Relay: Zaper, Scannell, Baggett, Graves
100m Dash: Rachael Clay
60m Hurdles: Layne Baggett
200m Dash: Ariel Johnson
4x400m Relay: Graves, Presti, Rasch, Scannell

5 weeks until the 1st Meet!


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CTO

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Mini-Meet, Day 1

Despite temperatures that hovered nearly 20 degrees below average, the RedHawks completed Day 1 of their Mini-Meet...

Magda Wikar captured the Long Jump title for the second year-in-a-row, while freshman heptathlete Erica Mudd registered a new lifetime PR.

Mudd, who ranked as one of the Top-35 High Jumpers in high school, managed to win the High Jump as well- despite the conditions.

Tomorrow, the RedHawks return to the track to compete in the Pole Vault, 4x100m Relay, 100m Dash, 60m Hurdles, 200m Dash and 4x400m Relay.


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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Exciting 4 Days!!!

It's going to be an exciting 4 days for Miami Track & Field!

Marked Throws for the throwers today and tomorrow...2010 Mini-Meet the Sprinters/hurdlers/jumpers tomorrow and Friday...MAC CC Championships on Saturday!

GO REDHAWKS!!!


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CTO

That 'Hawk Is...

Sophomore Katie Scannell!

Congrats to proud alum Kristen Mathews for guessing correctly...she now takes a 2-pt. lead in the race to become the "Best RedHawk Fan"


In a recent interview, here's what Katie had to say:

MUTF: How'd you decide on Miami?
KS: Coming to Miami was a last minute decision for me...I had attended a very small University in Nova Scotia, Canada during my freshman year. But, the summer after my freshman year I woke up one morning and said, "I want to transfer.".
So, I started looking into schools around Ohio, and my cousin (whom currently attends Miami) mentioned Miami. I did a little research, came to visit about a month before school started, and was hooked. Miami is ranked-well academically, and has a great campus in a small, safe town. What could be any better? :)


MUTF: What advice would you have for someone who is considering becoming a part of the Miami Track & Field family?
KS: As corny as this may sound - being a part of the track and field team has totally confirmed my decision to transfer. When I tried-out for the team last fall, I was not entirely sure I made the correct decision on transferring. But, once I joined the team- and started running well in the 400m Hurdles during the spring- my feeling about Miami totally transformed. The experience has been amazing so far!

MUTF: What do you do in your free time?
KS: I volunteer at the Bunker Hill Haven House for boys. I go every Thursday evening and tutor/mentor troubled youth for a few hours.

MUTF: What are your goals for this year?
KS: To be the best that I can be! My main event, the 400m Hurdles, was new to me last year...and, my coach says I haven't yet scratched the surface of what I am capable of. So, hopefully, I'll go sub-60 this year!

Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for "Name That 'Hawk"...


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CTO