AAU Championships, 2010

The fine Marist Running tradition of the AAU Championships (2x3200 meters at the McCann Center Track) was renewed today, on a day in which it easily could have been held outdoors.

Keegan was the overall champion, congrats to him, but no surprise considering he is our 10km specialist. A few other highlights of note:

-- Nicoletti was definitely the pre-meet focus of attention. He had never broken 10:00 for 3200 meters, and the buzz was to get him sub-10:00. He was nervous; according to Posch, his roommate and good friend, he was a basket case. But with the help of his friends and teammates, he came through it with flying colors. Nicely done, Nic!
-- Nestor broke away from the pack midway through the first race. The snickering that he wouldn't be able to hold it and would die was definitely audible. But our boy had a great day today and came close to Keegs for the overall title.
-- Brownie had never broken 10:00 until today! Congrats to him!
-- Joel M. continues to impress. After today, he is definitely pumped for the 10km. Me too!
-- Quimes decided on a whim to jump into the second one and cruised to victory.
-- Duggan had his usual strong showing and is looking really solid for 10km in the spring.


AAU Championships, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

First 3200 meter race
Sean Nestor 9:45 (4:51, 4:54)
Pat Duggan 9:52 (4:55, 4:57)
Tim Keegan 9:53 (4:55, 4:58)
Joel Moss 9:54 (4:55, 4:59)
Ryan Brown 9:54 (4:56, 4:58)
Mike Nicoletti 9:55 (4:54, 5:01)
Colin Johnson 9:57 (4:55, 5:02)
Matt Janczyk 9:59 (4:54, 5:05)
Zak Smetana 10:04 (4:55, 5:09)
Ryan Fitzsimons 10:13 (5:03, 5:10)
Will Schanz 10:20 (4:59, 5:21)
David Raucci 10:26
Brendan Green 11:02

Second 3200 meter race

Quimes DelaCruz 9:39 (4:47, 4:52)
Tim Keegan 9:45 (4:47, 4:58)
Sean Nestor 9:56 (4:56, 5:00)
Joel Moss 10:00 (4:56, 5:04)
Pat Duggan 10:00 (4:56, 5:04)
Mike Nicoletti 10:25 (5:04, 5:21)
Will Schanz 10:31 (5:07, 5:24)

Overall results

Tim Keegan 19:38 (9:53, 9:45)
Sean Nestor 19:41 (9:45, 9:56)
Pat Duggan 19:52 (9:52, 10:00)
Joel Moss 19:54 (9:54, 10:00)
Mike Nicoletti 20:20 (9:55, 10:25)
Will Schanz 20:51 (10:20, 10:31)