|
27 May 2009 |
|
IOWA CITY, Iowa – What began as a bumpy journey for University of Iowa running sensation Racheal Marchand ended on a smooth ride because of her patience and the resources within the Hawkeye athletic department.
Marchand will graduate this weekend with a degree in American studies. She was recently named Iowa Female Athlete of the Year after a stellar career where she earned four All-American awards. Marchand placed 30th at the 2006 NCAA cross country championships, then repeated as an All-American during her final three competitive seasons – placing eighth in the 10,000-meter run (34:05.87) at the 2008 NCAA outdoor track championship, fifth at the 2008 NCAA cross country championship (19:54.9) and third at the 2009 NCAA indoor track championship in 5,000 run (15:59.44).
"It took a lot of patience and a lot of hard work, a lot of miles and a lot of time in the weight room," Marchand said. "It was really difficult at first, but Coach (Layne) Anderson taught me how to be patient, telling my time would come. It took a lot of guidance from Coach Anderson." Marchand was a cross country All-American in high school, but she quickly discovered the differences and challenges of competing as a collegian. View complete article at http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/051309aad.html
|
