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SUB5 is in it's 12 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 the camper to understand the power of self-believe. I want her to reach for the stars and understand how to make her dreams come true!"

Janet Leet Speaking with campers!

Janet Leet (Smith): Camp Director
Janet has over 30 years experience in Cross Country and Track & Field. Named New Jersey's High School Cross-Country Athlete of the Century as well as named to the ACC 50 year team in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track. Janet has many accomplishments to name a few, Kinney (Foot Locker) Cross Country National Champion; 28 x New Jersey State Champion; 10 x Collegiate Division I All American; 23rd at the World Cross Country Championships, team USA Champion, 2 x Olympic Trial qualifier.
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 in 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 New England Coaches Association, 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 his/her efficiency. Janet also works with soccer and football players to improve speed and agility. Power 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 Meghan Braffet Head Boys Track Coach Louisville High School, Louisville KY

An electrifying young women who is very inspirational. Meghan is currently the Head Boy's Cross Country Coach at Louisville High School in Kentucky. She is a former Illinois all-star who went on to run for the University of Maryland.. Meghan became the ACC 10,000 Meter Champion and many time "All ACC" runner. She has been through a lot of injuries over the years. Meghan learned the Narcessian's Multi-Joint approach and has been injury free ever since. She understands first hand what this program can do for you as an athlete.. Meghan is looking forward to teaching it to you. You will not find another as committed and enthusiastic as Meghan. She is a SUB5 original camper and went on to be a SUB5 Counselor for 4 years. This will be her third year as a SUB5 Coach. A recent graduate from the University of Maryland in Biology, teaching, and German. As you can see she is a driven young woman.

Camp Nutritionist Nancy Gehrke, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.

Nancy is not only the Sterling High School Cross Country and Track Coach but is also a Registered Dietitian. She manages the Food and Nutrition Services Department for CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Nancy practices what she preaches and this last year she qualified to run in the 2009 Boston Marathon.

Nancy, the nutritionist, will be working together with the 4-H staff to supply runner specific meal choices for all the campers. She will be presenting a new interactive program about how to eat to run your best; what & when to drink, pre-race foods, training foods and what to eat after practice, nutrient deficiencies and nutrient related injuries and how to handle weight concerns as a teenage runner. She will also address any of your food or nutrition concerns. Nancy has been involved with sports nutrition since before it was popular. She has worked with all levels of athletes. She states "adding the nutrition component can give you the edge over someone that is working as hard as you are. Making wise nutrition changes can give you positive results for all of your cutting-edge training."

Coach Liz Labuz   MIT

A Multi-joint specialist who graduated from MIT. Liz is completing her final year at MIT. She graduated with a structural engineering degree last spring. Liz rans for MIT which is currently ranked 8th in the nation. In outdoor track Liz competed in the Steeplechase event. Currently Liz is wokring on her masters degree at Lehigh University. Liz has been a SUB5 camper for 2 years and a counselro for 5 years. Liz serves as our checks and balance staffer becuase she is always perfecting what we do. She challenges the campers and the staff to be the best we can be. Year after year her campers have LOVED having Liz as a counselor. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her.

Counselor Ryan Eichelberger Souther Illinois University Carbondale

Ryan is a 4 x camper for SUB5 and a 3 time counselor. She is one of the most requeted Counselors SUB5 has ever had. She creates a fun motivating cabin environment for each of her campers. If you in Ryans cabin, LOOK OUT, you are in for an exciting camp.

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 4 x all stater in cross country. She finished 2nd her freshman, sophomore, 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.

Ryan started using the Multi-joint power program in the summer of 2009. She has found tremendous success in just her first season. Ryan is excited to teach it to you this summer.

BIO from SIU:

2008-09: Competed in six meets during the season...NCAA Regionals qualifier in 2008...Posted a ninth place finish at the SIU Early Bird and a 13th place finish at the Saluki Invitational

2007-08: Ran in seven cross country meets and qualified for the NCAA Regionals in 2007...Finished a season-best sixth at the SIU Early Bird

Pre-SIU: 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.

Personal: Majors in Zoology...born August 25, 1989...daughter of John and Melissa Eichelberger.

 

Counselor Amanda Labuz, Saint Loius University Amanda has been a campers for 5 years and became a Junior Counselor in 2007 and a Counselor in 2008 and 2009. You will not meet a more inspirational young woman than Amanda. She quickly became a camper favorite. AMANDA has used the Multi-joint power training program for five years. She is one of the best at teaching the program to others. Amanda has been invaluable to the SUB5 staff. SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY BIO 2008-09 • Sophomore Cross Country - Competed in four meets, including the A-10 Championship where she posted a time of 20:33 ... ran the Bradley Classic 6K in a time of 23:55 ... posted a 6K mark of 24:56 at the Cowboy Jamboree ... finished the season-opening Big River Running 4K in 16:09.9. 2007-08 • Freshman Cross Country - Participated in every meet as a freshman ... ran the 6K NCAA Regional in 24:08 ... covered the sloppy A-10 Championship course in 20:49, which was sixth among her teammates ... posted a 6K time of 23:34 at the Bradley CC Classic ... posted a season-best 5K time of 19:30.93 at the Brooks Memphis Twilight ... finished the National Catholic Championship 5K course in 19:37 ... was a top-25 finisher at the WU Early Bird Meet, covering the 4K track in 15:35.82. Indoor Track and Field - Participated in the 3,000 and 5,000 meter runs ... registered a personal-best time in the 3,000 at the Gladstein Invitational, crossing the line in 11:10.64 ... posted a time of 11:16.76 in the 3,000 at the Northern Iowa Invite ... ran the 5,000 meters in 21:03.52 at the EIU Mega Meet. Outdoor Track and Field - Competed in the 5,000 meters ... posted her personal-best at the WU Invitational, crossing in 19:34.79 ... finished the 5,000 at the A-10 Championships in 19:46.56. Prep Lettered all four years in cross country and track and field at Regina Dominican High School ... earned cross country All-Conference honors with a top three mile of 18:43 ... also named cross country Most Valuable Performer ... has a top time of 5:38 in the 1600m and 11:47 in the 3200m ... earned highest honors in the classroom and was a member of the National Honor Society ... sister, Elizabeth, runs cross country at MIT. PERSONAL BESTS 4K (cross country) - 15:35.82 (2007 WU Early Bird Meet) 5K (cross country) - 19:30.93 (2007 Brooks Memphis Twilight) 6K (cross country) - 23:34 (2007 Bradley XC Classic)   3,000 meters (indoor) - 11:10.64 (2008 Gladstein Invite) 5,000 meters (indoor) - 21:03.52 (2008 EIU Mega Meet)   5,000 meters (outdoor) - 19:34.79 (2008 WU Invite)

Counselor Stephanie Brown Un. Of Arkansas Stephanie was a 5 x camper and last summer was a junior counselor for SUB5. If you want to be challened and have a lot of laughs Stepahnie is your counselor. To give a brief history of her accomplishiments check below. AT TRI-VALLEY HS: Stephanie Brown holds personal bests of 2:07.81 in the 800 meters, 4:48.27 in the 1,600 meters and 4:50.12 in the mile. Her 800-meter time ranked 12th and her mile time was fourth in the U.S. her season season. At the 2009 Arkansas High School Invitational, she won the mile in a time of 5:07.19, her then-personal best, and won the 800 meters with a then-personal best of 2:08.41. In 2008, Brown broke the 20-year-old Illinois Class A State Championships record in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:10.96, the third-best outdoor clocking in Pantagraph area history. She became the third girl in Class A history to win the 800 meters three times. In 2009, Brown became the first girl to win four state 800-meter titles. She picked up her fourth title with a time of 2:09.12 to break her own state championships record. She also claimed the 2009 state title in the 1,600 meters with a time of 5:01.50. Her 2008 season-best 800 meters of 2:08.1 indoors was the nation's 13th fastest. She also placed second in 2008's state championship 1,600 meters with a time of 5:08.05. She was a member of the state champion 4x800-meter relay that broke the state record with a time of 9:23.93. She split a time of 2:06.3.

Couselor Sam Learch Un. Of Arkansas 2008 SEC ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM NATIONAL QUALIFIER REGIONAL QUALIFIER 2008: Samantha Learch made her Arkansas debut at the Memphis Twilight Classic where she finished 17th overall with a 5,000-meter time of 19:11.66. She was Arkansas' sixth runner and earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors for her effort. At the Bill Dellinger Invitational, her first collegiate 6K, she finished 53rd overall with a time of 22:16.67. She finished 114th overall and was Arkansas' eighth runner at the Chile Pepper Festival with her 6K time of 22:53.44. She was Arkansas' seventh runner at the SEC Championships with a 6K time of 21:46.51, earning a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team. Her 22:27.7 6K time placed her 42nd overall and seventh among Razorbacks at the NCAA South Central Regional Championships. She finished the season at the NCAA Championships with a time of 22:34.3. AT BARRINGTON HS: She was a four-time all-conference, all-area and all-state honoree while running for Barrington High School. She competed at Nike Nationals and was named MVP of her team. During the 2007 cross country season, she led her team to a runner-up finish at the state championships and was named all-state for her performance. On the track, she competed in distance ranging from 100 meters to the mile. She holds the high school stadium records in the 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters and 4x400-meter relay. She was a two-time state champion as a member of the 4x800-meter relay. Barrington's 4x800-meter relay set a state record in the event in 2008. In 2007, she led her team to the state championships title and a runner-up finish in 2008. Also as a senior, she earned the Coaches Award and the Athlete of the Meet Award.

Counselor Hannah Hottle Augustana College

Hannah is one of Augustana College's top runners. She was a 5 x camper at SUB5 and now a 3 x counselor. Hannah was an All State Illinois Cross Country Runner and a State 4 x 800 meter Champion. Hannah has etched her name into the SUB5 camp history while attending camp as a camper and now as a Counselor she is digging in deeper. What a fun intelegent young women she is. You are in for a treat if she is your Counselor. Here is a little highlight from Hannah's 2009 Cross Country Season. "Junior Hannah Hottle led the way for Augustana at the Dan Huston Invitational on Saturday, October 10 in Waverly, Iowa. She placed 22nd with a time of 23:57 over the 6000 meter course that was laid out on the campus of Wartburg College."

PAST CAMP INSTRUCTORS

MICHELLE SIKES 2008   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

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!!!