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Lowery still adjusting to rigors of pro running
By MICK GARRY
mgarry@argusleader.com
Published: July 13, 2007
Life as a competitive distance runner has had its peaks and valleys for Brad Lowery since leaving college, but the former Pierre and South Dakota State standout is not done trying to unleash his talents on a national scale.
Lowery, one of the most decorated distance runners in Jackrabbit history, is now running for Team USA Minnesota, a Twin Cities-based training group that attempts to turn post-college runners into Olympians.
The 24-year-old is not there yet, but he's been showing progress to that end recently, highlighted by a win in the Grandma's Minnesota Mile road race in St. Paul on Wednesday.
While his winning time of 4 minutes, 10 seconds over a rolling course wasn't earth-shaking, the triumph did earn him $1,250 and bolstered thoughts that, after a series of slow-downs, he is getting better at what he does.
"What does a 4:10 in a mile road race mean? It's hard to say," said Lowery, who will be running in the Beef and Eggs 5K in Brookings on Saturday. "There were three guys who have all run 3:59s in that group, though, and I was able to hold them off. I was pleased with that aspect of it. I think we have things moving in the right direction now."
The race took place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with two half-mile loops. Lowery began to force the issue during the second loop, then escorted two other runners to the finish line.
"I was very happy just to win the race," he said. "But I have to admit I was thinking that if I did win it, that extra $500 wouldn't be bad to have."
Lowery, who earned a prestigious NCAA post-graduate scholarship while getting a physics degree from SDSU, works part-time in a Twin Cities shoe store while he dedicates himself to qualifying for next June's U.S. Olympic Trials in the 5,000 or 1,500 meters.
The road to that destination has been a rocky one so far, however. Injuries have hampered his training, which in turn has kept him from improving his times. . . . (read more)
Go State!
Lowery still adjusting to rigors of pro running
By MICK GARRY
mgarry@argusleader.com
Published: July 13, 2007
Life as a competitive distance runner has had its peaks and valleys for Brad Lowery since leaving college, but the former Pierre and South Dakota State standout is not done trying to unleash his talents on a national scale.
Lowery, one of the most decorated distance runners in Jackrabbit history, is now running for Team USA Minnesota, a Twin Cities-based training group that attempts to turn post-college runners into Olympians.
The 24-year-old is not there yet, but he's been showing progress to that end recently, highlighted by a win in the Grandma's Minnesota Mile road race in St. Paul on Wednesday.
While his winning time of 4 minutes, 10 seconds over a rolling course wasn't earth-shaking, the triumph did earn him $1,250 and bolstered thoughts that, after a series of slow-downs, he is getting better at what he does.
"What does a 4:10 in a mile road race mean? It's hard to say," said Lowery, who will be running in the Beef and Eggs 5K in Brookings on Saturday. "There were three guys who have all run 3:59s in that group, though, and I was able to hold them off. I was pleased with that aspect of it. I think we have things moving in the right direction now."
The race took place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with two half-mile loops. Lowery began to force the issue during the second loop, then escorted two other runners to the finish line.
"I was very happy just to win the race," he said. "But I have to admit I was thinking that if I did win it, that extra $500 wouldn't be bad to have."
Lowery, who earned a prestigious NCAA post-graduate scholarship while getting a physics degree from SDSU, works part-time in a Twin Cities shoe store while he dedicates himself to qualifying for next June's U.S. Olympic Trials in the 5,000 or 1,500 meters.
The road to that destination has been a rocky one so far, however. Injuries have hampered his training, which in turn has kept him from improving his times. . . . (read more)
Go State!
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