Spartanburg Christian senior Logan Morris ran a U.S. no. 5 3,000-meter run Friday night at the JDL Fast Track a week before her mile indoor debut for 2016 at the David Oliver Classic.
"It was nice to lace up my spikes and race again," said Morris."I've missed the thrill of racing."
Morris said her race Friday helped with encouragement for her senior season. "I am excited to start out my senior season strong. I want to set PRs this season, and I'm encouraged knowing I've already set one. I can only work harder from here and hopefully get faster."
200 unofficial splits
36.51
37.95
38.85
39.68
39.76
40.08
40.81
40.78
40.48
40.90
40.40
40.06
40.13
39.25
38.13
History - State indoor 3K times | State outdoor 3K times
Morris finished fourth overall in a nine minutes, 52.45 seconds. The Clemson signee entered with a 10 minute, five second seed time. Both sections of the 15-lap flat track event consisted of mostly collegiate runners. Morris finished first in section two.
Morris' previous best in the event (10:05.84) came from the SCRUNNERS Meet of Champions last May.
"I'm happy to have qualified for New Balance Nationals in New York. I can't wait to go back to The Armory and see what happens," Morris told scrunners.
Bob Pollock Friday photo gallery
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Event 11 Women 3000 Meter Run - via timinginc
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Name Year School Finals H# Points
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1 Berman, Lauren Virginia Tec 9:46.75 1
2 Novotna, Tereza Elon 9:47.82 1
3 Motley, Abigail Virginia Tec 9:50.74 1
4 Morris, Logan Unattached 9:54.45 2
5 Woodruff, Chelsi Unattached 9:56.33 1
6 Maritim, Joan Campbell 9:57.74 1
7 Yarbrough, Caroline Davidson 9:59.15 1
8 Platek, Sara Unattached 10:01.44 1
9 Meyer, Eden North Florid 10:01.64 1
10 Bierut, Elyse Elon 10:02.32 1
