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MICHELLE SIKES   Career Highlights: 3rd at 2007 USA Outdoors; 2007 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor 5,000m champion     Sikes’ explosion onto the national track and field scene hit a peak with a 3rd place finish at the 2007 USA Outdoor Championships…Her time of 15:09.28 in the 5,000m was a personal best and placed her on the Team USA roster for the World Championships...The success also completed a senior season for Sikes that saw a 2007 NCAA Outdoor championship, an NCAA East Regional championship along with an ACC Indoor and Outdoor championship for Wake Forest University.   2007: 3rd at USA Outdoors 5,000m (15:09.28PR)…9th in heats at World Outdoors (15:54.06)...NCAA Outdoor champion 5,000m (15:16.76)…NCAA East Regional champion 5,000m (15:52.55)…ACC Outdoor champion 5,000m (15:57.24)…3rd in 5,000m (15:44.97) and 4th in 3,000m at NCAA Indoors (9:13.33)…ACC Indoor 5,000m champion…8th in 3,000m at Monaco (8:44.73PR)...ranked #5 in the U.S. by T&FN...best of 15:09.28. 2006: 5th at NCAA Outdoors 5,000m (16:12.14)…6th at NCAA East Regional 5,000m (16:07.44PR)…4th at ACC Indoors 3,000m (9:36.20)…15th at NCAA Cross-Country (21:09.2)…ACC Cross-Country runner-up (20:57.1)…best 5,000m of 16:07.44 2005: 5th at ACC Indoors mile (4:55.09)…best 5,000m of 16:29.02

SUB5 is in it's 10 year!! Janet created this camp because she never found another camp that told the whole story. Janet believes that the athlete must have a level of understanding about the mental and physical side of the sport. The athlete must be both "mind-Fit" and "Body-Fit". Just going on runs is not enough. There is so much more to teach and learn and continually learn. "I want to positively impact every camper. I want ech camper to understand the power of self-believe. I want them to reach for the stars and understand how to make their dreams come true!"

Janet Leet Speaking with campers!

Janet Leet (Smith): Camp Director
Named New Jersey's High School cross-country Athlete of the Century, Janet has many accomplishments to her long athletic career. To name a few, Kinney (Foot Locker) Cross Country National Champion; 28 times New Jersey State Champion; 10 times Collegiate Division I All-American; USA World Cross Country Team Champion. Janet was also named to the Athletic Coast Conference (ACC) 50 year team in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track.
Personal Records:

10,000 Meters 32:30	5,000 Meters 15:50
3,000 Meters 9:21	1,500 Meters 4:22

Janet was known as one of the toughest mental competitors out on the field. She designed the "Mind-Fit" program to give the athlete the tools to increase focus and self-discipline. Today, Janet works with many high school and collegiate programs utilizing the "Mind-Fit" program.

"I believe many runners are missing a key element in their training and that is a strong mental preparation program. I designed the "Mind-Fit" program to guide the athlete to achieve the highest level of success! I would like to teach it to you!"

Janet's coaching career started at the University of Arkansas under head coach Lance Harter.  Currently, she is a stay at home mom with two kids and runs a small private coaching and motivational speaking business.

Janet designed a "Mind-Fit" program to teach athletes and individuals self empowerment. Janet has worked with the University of Illinois, Northwestern University, Illinois State University, MITCA, and Cortez, Colorado's Pinon Projects.

Janet private coaches high school distance runners in the off season. She is a running mechanic specialist and works with athletes to improve their efficiency. Janet also works with soccer players to improve speed and agility. Strength training is a big part of her program. Janet believes the off season is a time to work on technique, strength, flexibility, and the cardiovascular system.

SUB5 is a camp that Janet designed to teach the young girl distance runner the whole sport. She believes in teaching the physical side and the mental side of running. Janet believes in a hands on approach. She only brings on staff that want to work with young athletes and spend the time reaching out to other runners.

 NEW FOR THE SUMMER OF 2008 Janet will be launching her Narcessian's Running Mechanic Training Program. The program is a motor learning sequence of training that teaching the body and the mind how to fire the muscles correctly. The program includes learning safe and effective lower body squats and upper body squats. How to combine the two. How to do a lunge safely and correctly. How to walk up and down steps safely and effectively. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF POWER IN THE BODY. We will be doing this through a level of understanding of how gravity and momentum works. This is all done in an interactive inspiring session that will leave you thinking and self correcting. You will learn how to run up and down hill safely and effectively. I challenge you to come out and see!!

Coach Maureen Scott The University of Arkansas

A fireball of energy with a passion to match. Watch out for this up and coming collegiate coach. Maureen is a former NCAA division I Collegiate All American Steeplechaser, an SEC Steeplechase Champion, and a former Illinois high school state champion from Illinois. She currently is coaching at The University of Arkansas. Maureen has a masters degree in Kinesiology. She will be teaching you the Narcessian's "Mulit-joint" Running Mechanic Training Program. She has set her sites on inspiring and coaching young female runners. Maureen is one of the most brilliant young and up and coming coaches this country has seen in a long time. When you arrive at camp you will quickly see how special this one is!!

Maureen has been part of the SUB5 family since she was a freshman in high school. She clearly understands the SUB5 ways and understands our mission of positively impacting the youth of today!! Maureen challenges you to come out and be part of something very special.

Coach Megan Braffet The University Of Maryland

An ACC 10,000Meter Champion for the University of Maryland and former many time All-Stater for Illinois, former SUB5 original camper as a 7th grader, a counselor for 5 years and now Megan joins the SUB5 coaching staff . Megan has been through a lot of injuries over the years. She finally learned the Narcessian's Multi-joint Running Mechanic Training Program and has been injury free ever since. Megan knows first hand what this program can and she is looking forward to teaching it to you. You will not find another as committed and enthusiastic as Megan. She has graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Biology and Education.

Coach Nancy Gehrke Sterling High School

Nancy is a certified nutritionist who works for Community General Hospital in Sterling IL. Nancy also, is a high school coach for Sterling High School. Nancy has been with the SUB5 family for 4 years. She is our resistant nutritionist and our aqua jogging instructor. She will be teaching you how to run in the water. Nancy will also be teaching the Narcessian's Running Mechanic Training Program. Nancy is very passionate about coaching youth runners and is always introducing new games to keep it exciting. You will learn some of those new games this summer at camp.

Camp Nutritionist Susan Kundrat, MS, RD, LD

Sports Nutritionist Susan Kundrat, MS, RD, LD, the owner of Nutrition on the Move in Champaign, Illinois, will be a guest speaker again at this year's camp. Come with your nutrition questions! Susan will present "20 Ways to Improve Performance with Nutrition." Susan works with athletes, parents, and coaches on developing individual performance plans and group workshops for athletes ages 10 - 18. Susan just finished her first book due out by the December 2004.

For more information on sports nutrition for teen athletes, log on to the Nutrition on the move website at www.eatnmove.com. To order Nutrition on the Move News, a quarterly sports nutrition newsletter with tips on eating for performance call (217) 355-3815 or email Susan at eatnmove@shout.net.

Counselor Shanon Phelan University of Illinois

 HIGH SCHOOL

In 2005 and 2006, took third at state in the mile ... Holds the Naperville North 4x400m and 4x800m relay records ... Member of the 2004 and 2005 cross country state championship teams ... Finished third individually at the 2004 cross country state meet and second in 2005 ... Received four varsity letters in track and cross country.

PERSONAL

In 2005 and 2006, took third at state in the mile ... Holds the Naperville North 4x400m and 4x800m relay records ... Member of the 2004 and 2005 cross country state championship teams ... Finished third individually at the 2004 cross country state meet and second in 2005 ... Received four varsity letters in track and cross country.

Counselor Chelsea Bolton Wake Forest Univesity

Chelsea is finishing up her 1st year at Wake Forest University. She set the cross country field on fire when she came out and consistatntly ran in the top 5 for the team. She earned herself the honor of "Freshman of the Yearr" for Wake Forest and just missed out being named "Freshman of the Year" for the ACC by less then a second. That honor is only given to one freshman! Chelsea is excited to be joining the SUB5 staff this year and is jumping at the bit to work with you as an individual.

Chelsea earned seven varsity letters in cross country and track at William Fremd High School... two-time cross country all-state honoree... cross country sectional and Mid-Surburban League champion... track sectional champion in the 1,600m... recipient of the Most Valuable Player award twice for both track and cross country... placed second in the state in the 1,600 and sixth in the 3,200... four-year honor roll student, Illinois State Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society... considering a major in biology... born June 25, 1989 in Arlington Heights, IL... daughter of Jennifer Bolton.

Counselor Ryan Eichelberger

Ryan is a 4 x camper for SUB5 and was a Junior Counselor last summer. Ryan is a very spirited young women who has a strong desire to win. Ryan was one of the Illinois State's top female distance runners as a high schooler. She joins one of a very few to be a 4x all stater in cross country. She finished 2nd her freshman, sophmore, and senior year and 3rd her Junior year.

Four-time all-state cross country selection...finished second in the state cross country meet as a sophomore...holds school records in the three-mile (17:38), 3,200-meter (11:03) and 1,600-meter (5:07)...four-time all-state performer in the 3,200-meter...three-time all-state in the 1600-meter.

PAST CAMP INSTRUCTORS

Melody Fairchild

One of the top female US Distance Runners, she is a past Kinney (Foot Locker) High School Cross Country National Champion, Collegiate Division I National Champion and several time All American. She has competed on a number of US National Teams. Recently, Melody has qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials set for later this spring. She currently is running for Nike International.

Beth Arey (Baysor)
One of the top 800 meter runners in the Collegiate ranks, Beth recently graduated from Louis University in Romeoville, Illinois. She is currently running for a Nike team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Beth's PR in the 800 is 2:06! Beth currently coaches a men's high school cross country team in Chicago. Beths specialty is high school guidence counseling. She is married to Scott Arey and they have a new baby girl Katie.

Beth will be at camp this summer again to help the girls understand college processes (how to get in, what questions to ask, what should you be looking for in a school, etc.) A must see if you are getting close to college age!!!