NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Three members of the Bethel University Cross Country and Track teams competed in the Rock n Roll Series Half Marathon and 10k in Nashville on Saturday.
Allie Chappell, competing in her first ever half marathon ran a time of 1:46:26 placing her 639 overall out of 11,274 finishers. She was the 147th fastest female and finished 33rd in her age division.
Braden Wallace competed in the 10k and finished 24th overall out of 639 runners. He was first in his age division and the 6th fastest male.
Joseph Skoog finished 2nd overall in the half marathon with a time of 1:10.06 among 11, 274 runners. Skoog finished first in his age group and was the second male to finish, only losing to someone from the Elite Series.
Joseph also competed in the Vanderbilt Music City Challenge Track meet Friday night. He ran the 1500 in 3:46. This broke his own school record and placed him 4th nationally in the event.
Coach Brandon Kilburn commented, “I am really proud of the efforts of these individuals. The half marathon isn’t something they do for Bethel. It’s just an extension of their love of running and wanting to compete. I know how hard they have worked all season to be good at any event they do so I am glad that they were able display that on a very big stage.”
Photo: Allie Chappell after the marathon.