Athletes
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Career Highlights Marco Anzures finished his collegiate career at UCLA in 2010. In 2009 Marco had a breakout year in cross country, individually qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. He continued to improve in track and notched a debut pr of 29:00 in the 10k. Marco is proud of what he accomplished at UCLA and will continue to pursue his goals with McMillan Elite. He looks forward to training with an amazing group of runners in Flagstaff. |
Career Highlights Nicholas Arciniaga graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2006 and soon after ran his first marathon in Chicago where he qualified for the Olympic Trials with a 2:16:58 debut. Since then he has been a 5 time top 10 finisher in US Championships ranging from the 15k to the Marathon, including a breakthrough performance at the 2009 ING NYC Marathon where he was 8th overall in 2:13:46. Nicholas was ranked top 10 in the US for the Marathon in 2008 and 2009. |
Career Highlights Erin Bedell is a 2010 graduate of Baylor University. While at Baylor, Erin was a 4-time qualifier for the NCAA Cross Country Championships and an All-American in 2008. On the Track, Erin currently holds school records in the 4x1600m and 3000m Steeplechase, clocking 9:56.19 in 2009 and earning All-American Status. Erin’s final year at Baylor was highlighted by earning Academic All-American honors in both Cross Country and Track and Field. |
Career Highlights Alvina Begay brings considerable talent and experience to McMillanElite. After successful collegiate careers at Adams State College and Arizona State University, Begay continues to shine as a post collegian. She's finished in the top 10 in five US road Championships, qualified for the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials, represented the US internationally and finished 10th in the ING New York City Marathon. In 2009, Alvina set new Personal Records in the 5k, 10k and 25k, demonstrating her great range in ability. |
Career Highlights Performances at US Championships |
Career Highlights Aaron Braun joins McMillan Elite after finishing up an impressive collegiate career at Adams State College in 2010. While a Grizzly, Braun was a 16-time All-American and earned 6 National Championships. He was a part of 2 National Championship Cross Country teams in 2008 and 2009 and an Indoor Track National Championship in 2010.
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Career Highlights Danielle Domenichelli joins McMillanElite after completing her college career at UCSB in 2010. While competing as a Gaucho, Danielle earned 2 All-American Honors, was a 5-time Big West Conference Champion, competed in 4 NCAA championships (2 XC and 2 Track) and qualified for 2 USATF championships at 10,000 meters. She was a part of the UCSB XC squad that finished 9th and 19th at the NCAA Cross-Country Championships in 2006 & 2007, respectively. Danielle is excited for the move to post-collegiate competition and looks to continue her success racing for the McMillanElite Team.
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Career Highlights Megan Duwell finished her running career at the University of Minnesota as a three-time All-American and a two-time Individual Big Ten Conference Champion. She steadily progressed and improved throughout her collegiate career, leaving the University of Minnesota as a school record holder in 4 events. Megan is excited to join McMillan Elite, feeling a strong fit with the team and coaching philosophies. She hopes to further develop with this great opportunity in a high-altitude training environment, improving upon her current personal bests and exploring longer distances as well.
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Career Highlights Brett Gotcher finished his career at Stanford in 2007. Showing his range as a distance runner, he capped off his collegiate career with personal best at 1500m (3:44) and at 10000m (28:51). Gotcher helped the Cardinal win the 2004 and 2005 Pac-10 cross country championships and is a three-time Pac-10 All Academic selection. He has represented the United States multiple times and at the 2003 Junior Pan American Games he took the gold medal in the 10000 meters. Since arriving in Flagstaff, Brett has made a breakthrough in the longer distances, leading to a National Championship in the 2009 20km Championships, a win which also qualified him for the World Half-Marathon Championships. Brett debuted in the 2010 Houston Marathon, running the fourth fastest American marathon debut of all time.
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Career Highlights Emily recently finished a solid collegiate campaign in 2008 at the University of Virginia. She is a three time All-American, twice in cross country and once in the indoor 5k. One of the only athletes at the University of Virginia to be All-ACC and All-Region all four years in cross country. As a senior she finished 6th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Emily also twice qualified for the Outdoor NCAA Track and Field Championships in the 10k. In 2009, Emily led the McMillanElite women to a spot on the podium at the USATF Club XC Championships with a 6th Place finish. |
Career Highlights Paige Higgins comes to the McMillanElite from the University of Kansas where she was a multiple-time All-Big XII performer at the 5k and 10k distances. In between college and McMillanElite, Paige posted several top finishes at major U.S. races including wins at the Gary Bjorklund Half-Marathon, Bolder Boulder, Walt Disney Marathon and most impressively a national championship at the USATF 25k in Michigan this spring. Since moving to Flagstaff, Paige has lowered her marathon personal best by over seven minutes, qualified for the World Championships in the marathon and has moved herself into the upper ranks among marathoners in the US.
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Career Highlights Jordan Horn completed his eligibilty at Cal State Fullerton in the Spring of 2007. During his senior year, Jordan qualified in the 10,000m with a solid personal best of 29:02. At the 2007 U.S. 10 Mile Championships he posted a solid finish among a strong field, capturing 15th place in his first U.S. Championship Race. 2009 was a breakthrough year for Jordan Horn, who recorded an amazing personal record of 13:31 in the 5000m run at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational. He also finished in the top 10 at two USATF Championships, helping him earn a spot on the US Team for the Chiba Ekiden Relay in the fall of 2009.
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Career Highlights High School Natasha LaBeaud decided to move to Flagstaff because of the chemistry she felt with the team, the impressive coaching staff, and the opportunity to better herself as a long-distance athlete at high altitude. She is proud of her high school and college accomplishments, however, has always felt that her main calling is the marathon. With the McMillanElite team, Natasha is looking forward to training with great athletes and to find out just how far her body can take her in this latest quest |
Career Highlights College Stephanie Rothstein finished her college career at UCSB in 2007. She stepped out onto the National stage in Track & Field at the 2006 Stanford Invitational, in her first attempt at 10,000m putting herself among the best in the USA. She broke not only the UCSB, but also the Big West Conference record and found herself ranked 10th in the U.S. Her performances at UCSB earned her the honor of Big West Female Track Athlete of the Year and UCSBGauchos.com Female Athlete of the Year. She left UCSB as a 2 time All-American in the 10,000m. She went on to place 12th at the Olympic Trials in the 10,000m. Stephanie transitioned well to the longer distances, debuting in the half (1:13.20) and the marathon (2:40.07) in 2008. She has been on several U.S. teams including NACAC, Chiba and Yokihama Eikiden. |
Career Highlights Scott Smith began his running career at Dana Hills High School and he went on to run for UC Santa Barbara. Joining McMillan Elite enables Scott to continue his pursuit of running in beautiful Flagstaff, AZ. He’s looking forward to training with really fast people and becoming as good as he can be. He is very excited and grateful for this opportunity. |
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Birthdate: June 23, 1987 Personal Records |
Career Highlights Jaime Winslow finished her collegiate career at Azusa Pacific University in 2009, where she became a 17-time NAIA All-American (3 in cross country, 14 in track) and four-time NAIA national champion (cross country, 1500, 3k, indoor mile). Currently holds Azusa Pacific’s school records in the mile, the 3k, and the 5k. Jaime is excited to continue her running career as a part of the McMillanElite team. |
International Athletes Training with Team USA Arizona
Career Highlights Best known to US long distance fans for his course record at famous Van Cortland Park, Fagan is currently one of Ireland's best distance runners. He's twice won the Irish 5,000m National Championship and now has his sights set on the Beijing Olympics. Relocating to Flagstaff, Arizona and working with Greg McMillan, the Irishman will test his abilities at longer distances as well as working to improve his track credentials. |
Career Highlights Andrew Lemoncello has been one of Scotland's best runners since a youth having won 20 national championships (road, track, cross country, mountain) to date. Andrew also has the 2nd fastest all-time steeplechase performance by a Scot. While attending Florida State University, he set school records in the indoor 3,000m, 5,000m as well as outdoor records in the steeplechase, 5,000m and 10,000m (also an ACC record). Lemoncello won 11 ACC Championships. Now a professional and returning from the World Track & Field Championships in Osaka, Japan, Andrew has relocated to Flagstaff, Arizona to continue his rise to the top of international distance running. |
