Penn Relays: Thursday night results

It was a strong night of racing under the lights at Franklin Field for the Marist Running family – past and present. The weather was perfect – until the start of Joel Moss’ 10km, when the clouds opened up and the wind picked up.

Despite the wet weather, Joel’s race was the highlight of the night. The Big Man ran a nearly 30-second PR in the 10,000 and missed an IC4A qualifying mark by less than 1 second! The standard is 31:08.00. While that is excruciating, both Joel and I agreed that it should not take away from a career effort.

Earlier in the evening, freshman Mark Valentino lowered his PR in the 3,000 steeplechase by five seconds. Tino had already qualified for USA Junior Nationals. Tonight’s race was an opportunity to expose him to the “big stage” competition, and he did well. The crowded field made it difficult for him to run with his usually great form. But we’ll take a 5-second PR any day.

In the Olympic Development 5km for women, Marist Running Alum Brittany Burns ran a solid effort and placed 24 th in a competitive field. Below are the results. 

Check back for splits later. It is WAY past my bedtime …

Men’s 10,000-meter run, college championship

26. Joel Moss 31:08.95 (personal best)

Men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, college

14. Mark Valentino 9:32.46 (personal best)

Women’s 5,000-meter run, Olympic Development

24. Brittany Burns (Syracuse Chargers) 17:32.58