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NOVA Feautured Runner: Phil Rector|| From Coach Je

NOVA Feautured Runner: Phil Rector|| From Coach Jerry: Phil was an outstanding 800 meter runner in college, and he has made a successful transition to the shorter road distances. Phil has been a critical part of the of our men's A group, which has grown in size and quality since Phil came on board in 2015. Unlike most of his A group comrades, Phil is not a marathoner, but he is a fantastic training partner for the guys that are marathon focused. In addition to being one of our top athletes, Phil has been a dedicated and effective member of the team board, and he has done a great job as team president that last two years.|| 1) What are your PRs (5k, 10K, Half/Marathon, any others?) 400m: 49.8
800m: 1:52
Mile: 4:32
5k: 16:45
10k: 37:35
10 Mile: 1:01:12
Half: 1:17:41
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2) Goal race(s) for this year? Other races planned?

I typically stick to the shorter races, road miles and 5ks are may favorite. I had the Pacer's Friday 5ks and a few others planned this spring, but that unfortunately didn't happen. With the spring racing season being cancelled I am looking forward to hopefully racing in the fall. I would love to run the USATF Club Cross Country Championships again this year if they are able to take place.
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3) What do you consider your best race performance to date?

Since joining NOVA I'd say my best performance would be at the 2018 Clarendon Day 5k. I had been trying for years to breakthrough the 17:00 barrier and on that day I was finally able to sneak under 17:00 to run 16:55. The huge downhill start may have a helped just a little.
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4) How and when did you find NOVA, and what do you like best about the team? [click on the link in the bio for more of this interview]

Jerry’s Top 5 Masters || # 2. Lisa McNichols, 5

Jerry’s Top 5 Masters || # 2. Lisa McNichols, 5:02.28 1500 meters, Maryland Twilight 2015|| During her excellent career at Manhattan College, Lisa won the 1500 at the Metropolitan Championships in 1989. After some time off for work and family, Lisa showed that she could still compete against the college kids when she ran an incredible 5:02 1500 in 2015, which converts to ~ 5:21 for the mile. That was unquestionably a national caliber performance. || #novarunningclub.

Jerry’s Top 5 Masters || # 1. Samantha Kirby Co

Jerry’s Top 5 Masters || # 1. Samantha Kirby Cole, 2:59:52 marathon, Houston Marathon 2009.|| Kirby made an incredible transformation from an above average local runner in her mid 30s to a national caliber master. The pinnacle of Kirby's ascent to greatness was her 2:59:52 in Houston in 2009. Breaking 3 hours as a master is beyond impressive.||

Jerry’s Top 5 Masters || # 3. Sue Himes (pictur

Jerry’s Top 5 Masters || # 3. Sue Himes (pictured on the left), 3:11:34 marathon, Lower Potomac River Marathon 2018|| Sue has had a stellar career, and she has had great success across a variety of distances. Her best run during her tenure with NOVA was her excellent 3:11:34 marathon in 2018.|| #novarunningclub

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