PreRaceJitters’ Podcast #37, Lauren Centrowitz PRJ’s Collegiate Female Breakout AOY

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At the beginning of the season Stanford’s Lauren Centrowitz had a 4:16.13 pr at 1,500 meters and ended up shaving six seconds off her time, running 4:10.4 by seasons end, along with earning All-American honors for the ninth time.

But the real story here is consistency both on and off the track.

In 2009, Lauren Centrowitz placed third in the 3,000-meter run at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in 9 minutes, 14.35 seconds.  She also ran a leg on Stanford’s distance medley that placed fourth at nationals with a school-record time of 10:58.49.

Outdoors Centrowitz outran all predictions, finishing third in the 1,500 at the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Off the track, during her collegiate career the Arnold, Maryland native was named to Pac-10 All-Academic team and is pursuing her graduate studies in the fall.

In this special podcast, Centrowitz discusses her post-collegiate plans of running with 1500m runners Lindsey Gallo and Julie Culley, who are also training with her father, Matt Centrowitz and the Pacers Racing Team.

Day 1 NCAA Champs, Jessica Young - TCU

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Jessica Young talks with PreRaceJitters after running 11.38 seconds, winning her semifinal heat of the 100 meters.

Day 1 NCAA Championships, Porscha Lucas of Texas A&M

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After running 11.14, she stopped by to discuss the 100 meter race with PreRaceJitters.com. Texas A&M’s Porscha Lucas won her preliminary heat of the 100 meter and is tied for the third fastest time of the day.

NCAA Day 1, Trindon Holiday - LSU

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After running 10.00 in the preliminary heat of the 100 meters, LSU’s Trindon Holiday talks with PreRaceJitters.com about his prospects of winning the NCAA title.

PreRaceJitters’ Track & Field Radio Show #33, NCAA Preview Show

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Who will earn legend status this year?

Jay Hicks and John W. Davis, run down the hottest races, giving their athletes to watch for the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas on the the campus of University of Arkansas.

Pre-Meet Interviews
• PreRaceJitters Live Coverage, 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
• Jenny Barringer Podcast
• Geena Gall Podcast
• Calvin Smith Podcast
• Porscha Lucas Podcast

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PRJ’s Podcast #32 with Charles Clark of Florida State

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He is one of the sport’s most entertaining figures both on and off of the track. Charles Clark is a man who doesn’t know any names, the Florida State junior does not pay attention to the competition as he is focused on his own performances.

Clark boasts a a personal record of 20.02 seconds in the 200 meters and in this exclusive one-on-one interview, he discusses how the 2008 season has affected this season, his race preparation, and his love for the sport.

PreRaceJitters’ Podcast #30 with Florida’s Calvin Smith

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The latest guest on the PreRaceJitters’ Podcast is no stranger in the NCAA finals and competing for national titles. Calvin Smith has already run 44.96 this season at the SEC Outdoor Track and Field Champions along with running the 4×100 and 4×400 meter relays looks to lead the Gators to the promise land.

PreRaceJitters’ Podcast #29 with Porscha Lucas of Texas A&M

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Last year she was with runner up in the 200 meters in 22.67 seconds at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.

This year Porscha Lucas is gunnin’ for that #1 spot, qualifying in the 100, 200 and 4×100 meter relay for the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Lucas discusses challenging the collegiate 4×100 meter relay, her own expectations and more.